Christo Antoni Jansen

A self-driven construction professional with over 30 years' experience in the industry including on-site project management, contract management, planning, budgeting, scheduling, quality control, appointment and management of sub-contractors, training and staff supervision. Extensive experience on large concrete structures. This is supported by excellent time management, organizational, team building, computer, interpersonal and communication skills.

VP of Construction - The Molnar Group

(2021-02)

The Molnar Group is a well-established company with over 52 years in Development and Construction of Residential and Commercial buildings.

• Having overall responsibility for projects until OP
• Obtaining of permits and Licenses from appropriate authorities
• Providing input on consultant selections and procurement of soils testing/reports and any necessary environmental testing/reports
• Being involved and representing construction at the inception of a project
• Providing value engineering and construction assistance up to the issuance of DP
• Facilitating and directing material issues to resolution with input from the development team
• Ensuring and enforcing quality control of the finished product
• Delivering projects on schedule, on budget and updating monthly cash flow projections
• Assisting in updating Anthem's site safety practices and enforcing it on site
• Providing estimates/budgets during the various stages of the development process
• Mentoring and developing Jr. Project Managers and Project Coordinators
• Assist with the development of a project strategy that secures the project, and meets the project's required performance and profitability targets
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
• Setting up Schedules for projects within targeted completion times

Project Manager - Station Square Construction - Burnaby

(2016-12 - 2021-01)

Station square is a joint venture between Beedie and Anthem Properties building Residential concrete towers with mix Commercial and office space in Burnaby. Handing over a high-quality residential unit to owners that expects perfection.

Project Manager - Stuart Olson, Richmond - Richmond

(2014-10 - 2016-11)

Stuart Olson construction started self-performing in BC in 2014 to complement the flexibility of the company and show all the stakeholders that we have the innovation to make a difference in the market and show how we can improve the quality and bottom line of the projects.

Site Contract Manager - Trencon Construction - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2012-10 - 2014-09)

Trencon Construction established in 1995 provides wide range of construction services for major clients including traditional contracts, design build and Public Private Partnerships for commercial, health services, airport, educational facilities, parkades and retail shopping centre projects. Responsible for day-to-day on-site production and contract management to ensure that building is completed according to program, cost schedules and specifications.

• Reporting to the Contracts Director with joint supervision of 2 Quantity Surveyors and direct supervision of 3 site agents (superintendents), 8 general foremen including Concrete Foreman and 2 safety officers
• Determine and apply most cost-effective methods including preparation of the cost plan and project schedule, budget forecasts, managing costs through cost reports and contractor negotiations
• Liaison with engineers, architects and formwork contractors including Peri Uni-Span, FormScaff and well as Rebar contractors to discuss design and installation, program, and sequencing of work
• Liaison with Lafarge for procurement of concrete and sub-contractors for placement of concrete as well as appointment of independent testing and quality control providers
• Distribute tenders to contractors and evaluate their submissions
• Select and appoint sub-contractors – total of 34 on site
• Compile work schedules and co-ordinate sub-contractors and general foremen
• Arrange for supply of materials, tools, and equipment
• Review engineering and architectural drawings and specifications
• Record variations from design drawings to specifications
• Attend site, engineering, architectural, sub-contractor, safety, and cost report meetings
• Identify and offer solutions to potential problems on site
• Quality control to maintain good quality of construction
• Training and mentoring of junior staff including site agents and 2 foremen
• Schedule all required construction site activities into logistical and specific steps
• Monitor progress and compliance with plans and schedules
• Monitoring waste control, safe storage of materials and equipment
• Approval of payments to sub-contractors in relation to work done and program
• Supervision of the hiring and dismissal of workers

Contract Manager - GVK Siya Zama Construction

(2011-11 - 2012-09)

GVK provides construction services including, new construction, turnkey projects, renovation and tenant installations on commercial, institutional, educational, retail and industrial projects

Contract Manager - Inyatsi Construction - Swaziland

(2011-02 - 2011-10)

Contract Manager - Stabilid Construction - Johannesburg

(2005-07 - 2011-02)

Stabilid is a medium size construction company with over 200 employees specialising in commercial, industrial and residential buildings

Site Agent - Accolade Construction

(2002-02 - 2005-06)

Accolade Construction specialized in construction of high end residential and townhouse properties. On- site contract management and day to day construction management and completion of three high-end residential townhouse projects (18, 34 & 80 units) in various phases

• Managed sub-contractors and had direct supervision of up to 70 staff on site
• Supervised and trained the Concrete Foreman in all aspect off structural work including precast structural system, setting out form grid lines, restricted excavation & backfill, ensuring levels are correct prior to batching of concrete, placement of concrete in/on ground and on/into formwork including pumping
• Ensure proper vibration techniques to avoid honeycombing and blow holes
• Ensure timeous placement of concrete to prevent cold joints
• Ensured temporary formwork design and/or erection complies with South African National Standards and/or drawings issued from formwork designer
• Formwork and support work erections for bases, walls, columns, slabs & beams and other structures as detailed on the drawings
• Ensure proper support to prevent "kicking" of formwork
• Proper preparation of formwork to receive concrete i.e., shutter oil and shutter buttons etc

Senior Construction Site Manager - Den Berg Projects

(1999-03 - 2002-01)

Den Berg Projects was involved with new construction of industrial, hospitality and residential projects as well as hotel refurbishment for South Africa's largest hotel chain Southern Sun Hotel Group. Joined the company as a Site Foreman and progressed through various roles including Estimator, Contract Manager and Senior Construction Site Manager.

Engineering Inspector - Self Employed

(1998-01 - 1999-03)

Provided foundation inspections services to engineers, homebuilders, and owners

Site Agent for Sub-Contractor (one year practicum while studying) - Egoli Construction - Johannesburg

(1996-05 - 1997-03)

• Setting out for sub-contractor specializing in "waffle raft" foundations, checked measurements and quantities, supervised concrete pours and quality control on formwork

Construction Machine Operator - South African Army School of Engineers

(1990-02 - 1993-01)

Trained as a Construction Machine Operator and worked on large civil construction projects including road works, foundations, dam walls, drainage and 180,000 sq. ft. accommodation building

Higher National Diploma - Building – Majors in Quantity Surveying & Building Management - Tshwane University of Technology (1994-01 - 1997-01)

Graduated (Grade 12) - Afrikaans Hoer Seunskool (1989-01)