Project Manager / Project Coordinator
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Eleven years of projects and professional capital projects experience working in the Municipality, commercial, industrial, private and Mining industry combined.
Matias has multidisciplinary broad experience in the municipality, local government, private and mining sector that allows him to have a greater appreciation of following governance and projects life cycle. With over 5 years of dedicated experience successfully delivering Stay-in-Business and Infrastructure projects in the mining industry, and an additional 7 years as a seasoned construction and Project Management, Matias brings a wealth of expertise to infrastructure development and construction management. His career spans numerous high-value projects, including water and sanitation, building works, roadworks, dams, bridges, culverts, and bulk earthworks, where his expertise consistently shines through in achieving high levels of stakeholder satisfaction, precise budget control, and impeccable safety compliance.
During his tenure with Anglo American, Matias has overseen multi-disciplinary capital projects at the Kumba Iron Ore Operation, ensuring unwavering adherence to technical and safety standards while managing budgets exceeding ZAR 45 million. As a champion of health and safety systems, he creates an environment where zero harm and the elimination of fatalities are paramount. He leads from the front, instilling critical controls into daily work practices, fostering a culture among on-site teams that rectifies unsafe behaviors without repercussions.
His involvement in safety assessments, interventions, coaching, and data-driven safety reporting has notably established a safer work environment and mitigated the recurrence of risks to keep projects on track.
He is highly skilled and able to prioritize and organize multiple projects and initiatives at the same time in a highly paced environment. I am self-motivated, able to think quickly and address issues as they arise.
Highly driven and motivated, I thrive in an intellectually stimulating environment, confronting challenges to provide suitable solutions, where my passion lies in finding better ways of doing things, applying critical thinking as well as creative thinking, to align to marketplace requirements where competition and success are linked.
He has a proven working experience in construction, projects, project management and excellent client-facing and internal communication skills. He come from a strong Capital Project, Governance, Change Management, Operational Readiness and Project Management background, he possesses exceptional communication, planning, presentation and documentation skills.
Project Manager /Advisor (2.6.1 Legal Appointee)
Stay-In-Business (SIB) Kolomela Mine
June 2019 – Present
Accountable for supporting the entire capital project lifecycle, from registration to close-out, utilizing strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum. Proficient in using project management tools like Microsoft Project and Primavera to manage multidisciplinary projects. Coordinates various departments and cross functional teams to ensure seamless execution, optimizing resource allocation, monitoring project progress, mitigating risks, and managing cost, quality, and timelines to achieve successful project outcomes.
K5097-HME Weighbridge Project
(In-progress)
K5306-Water Filling Points Upgrade
(In-progress)
K5372-Piezometers and Inclinometer
(In-progress)
K5279-New to Site (In-Progress)
K5345-One Stop Medical Facility
(Closed-out)
K5289-Installation of Armco Barriers at DSO Slimes Dam (Closed-out)
K5396-Upgrade Tyre Handling Facility (In-Progress)
K5420-Shutdown Yard Concrete Slabs (On-Hold)
K5305-Road Construction at the loadout station (Closed-out)
K5166-Simulators and Software (Closed-out)
K5441-Backup Generator for Water Supply and Sewer
(Concept Phase)
K 5425-Replace HME Workshop Doors (Feasibility Phase)
Compile project charter and study reports for engineering and construction projects in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility;
Communication with Project Sponsor and Owner to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project;
Ensures compliance with project governance, including DAF, P.E.S, and IDM processes, from project registration through global procurement, tender evaluation, adjudication, cost negotiation, and order placement.
Determine a procurement strategy for projects, develop scope of work/service and appoint design engineers to complete Concept and Feasibility design requirements as per Project Execution System (PES);
Led operational readiness processes, including ESOR, ORPEP, HAZOP, and project risk workshops to eliminate potential issues and hazards in project designs and operability.
Ensure Operational Readiness (OR) requirements are identified and planned for comprehensively in the OR execution plan; and
Establishes the project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring a clear project vision.
Developed detailed project plans and schedule through team members collaboration, encompassing timelines, critical paths, milestones, resource allocation, and budget estimates.
Track project performance using S-curve; analyze delays and ensure the successful completion of key milestones;
Identifies key stakeholders and establishes effective communication channels.
Assembles and leads a diverse project team, including architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors,
delegating tasks, defining roles, and maintaining vigilant oversight of team performance.
Carefully manages the project budget, continuously tracking expenditure for prudent cost control and proactively identifying and addressing potential cost overruns with corrective measures.
Managed project resources (people, systems, time, and budget) throughout the entire project lifecycle to achieve objectives
Implemented tender, contracting, and inclusive procurement strategies, to appoint suitable vendors according to approved scope of works and project specifications.
Championed safety initiatives, maintaining strict adherence to mine health and safety practices and promoting a safe working environment and psychological safety among employees through VFL practices and good housekeeping in the broader department and on-site.
Partnered with discipline engineers and project stakeholders to carry out technical reviews and quality assurances, establishing project design compliance, generating BOQ and SOW, and requesting capital expenditure funds during Expenditure Review Committee meetings.
Devised and executed organizational objective and business strategy-aligned project plans, proactively addressing project challenges and maintaining project timelines.
Supported line management in project selection and scoping in line with departmental and organizational strategies.
Tracked tasks, resources, and timelines to ensure timely delivery, addressing scope creep through comprehensive gate reviews, from initial execution to final close-out.
Provided continuous coaching, performance, and status feedback to key project stakeholders, line management, and operational departments through progress meetings, reports, and steering committee meetings.
Executed close-out processes, supervised change management [from Contractor to SIB and from SIB to Operations], managed capitalized assets, and documented project lessons.
Determined opportunities for optimizing the project scope and cost prior to project registration.
Ensured technical compliance, business case alignment, and management of critical risks.
Transparent reporting of progress to stakeholders;
Maintained quality assurance documentation and reporting and ensured compliance with the organization’s standards.
Develops essential external relationships with regulatory bodies, government stakeholders, and service providers.
Follow Implemented governance and compliance procedures to identify and manage risks
Cultivated external relationships with suppliers, contractors, and quantity surveyors.
Efficiently manages procurement and resource allocation, including labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to meet project requirements.
Identifies potential risks and formulates robust mitigation strategies, promptly addressing issues that may affect project progress or quality.
Led project team meetings to ensure alignment and progress on site
Contributed to project budget development, monitored resources, and controlled budget to meet objectives
Continuously enhanced industry knowledge and applied it to specialization areas
Ensured quality delivery aligned with standards, project specifications, SLAs, and project plans to meet customer goals
Built and maintained relationships for effective expectation management, project reporting, updates, and relevant documentation on project status, risks, and milestones.
Focused on optimizing services and improving service delivery to exceed customer expectations
Led indirect teams by setting performance standards and educating on processes
Assisted in creating and implementing change management plans to maximize adoption and minimize resistance
Compiled and maintained project documentation in compliance with audit requirements
Generated progress reports to guide informed business decisions
Monitored project progress and resolved issues quickly to ensure effective client service delivery
Conducts a post-project review to evaluate successes and areas for improvement, capturing valuable lessons for future projects.
Visual Projects & Construction | Kolomela Iron Ore Mine
August 2018 to June 2019
Spearheaded multidisciplinary project teams in high-pressure environments, partnering with the Kolomela Mine SIB
Projects department to ensure effective collaboration, seamless implementation of deliverables, and successful delivery of construction objectives.
K5142-Waste Water Treatment Plant (Closed-Out)
K5115-Moolmans Washbay (Closed-out)
Exercised robust safety leadership, overseeing the onboarding and induction of teams working on the sewer upgrade project and maintaining strict adherence to the Mine Health & Safety Act.
Efficiently managed the construction schedule, diligently monitoring project progress to ensure adherence to scope, cost, timeline, and quality assurance processes, while also facilitating productive feedback sessions between the project manager, design engineers, subcontractors, and owner / client’s team.
Vigilantly enforced stringent quality control standards, conducted thorough job risk assessments, adhered to safety protocols, including the SLAM process and mine regulations, and maintained oversight of quality assurance documentation and reporting.
Generated monthly payment certificates, managed cashflow, and tracked expenditure in alignment with the allocated budget and schedule.
Shikombiso Consulting Engineers and Engineering – Arnot Power Station
August 2017 to August 2018
Applied civil engineering expertise and project management methodology to optimise power Station infrastructure, management of power station systems, effectively reducing breakdowns, ensuring reliable power generation, and achieving set objectives.
Construction of Arnot Power Station Weighbridge Project (Close-Out)
Maintenance of Arnot Power Station Systems (Operations)
Management of Arnot Power Station Shutdown Operations (Operations)
Co-ordinate the planning and execution of the Construction of Arnot Power Station Weighbridge Project programme through the application of program management principles
Co-ordinate and facilitate the identification of program stakeholders for the accelerated development of the programme feasibility studies.
Supervised timely project execution, collaborating with contractors, preparing construction and civil engineering designs, generating drawings, conducting critical path analysis, and liaising with stakeholders.
Provided training and development support to graduate engineers.
Review operating model and requirements.
Communicate progress and challenges to the steering committee and the management committee.
Evaluate and assess the Power Station Systems technical scope to ensure it meets methodology requirements
Manage and coordinate registration of projects at the central office from the Auxiliary Engineering department
Track, manage and report on major shutdowns and projects across the Business Units
Train and coach all stakeholders on the Project Lifecycle Process and implementation of the organization’s governance standard
Executed close-out processes, supervised change management
Skillfully negotiates contracts with vendors and subcontractors, securing favorable terms.
Cultivated external relationships with suppliers, contractors, and quantity surveyors.
Banks Civils – Mondi Paper (Access Road Upgrade)
Field Technician January 2015 to February 2017
January 2014 to January 2015
Sentinel WS Consulting Engineers – eThekwini Municipality Non-Revenue Water
January 2012 to February 2013
Vela VKE /SMEC SA Consulting Engineers – KZN Department of Transport (Zibambele program)
Sanyati Holdings – Isimangaliso Wetlands Park (UmKhuze Gate Upgrade)
MBA focal in Project Management;
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering;
National Diploma in Civil Engineering;
Senior Certificate / Matric (Grade 12);
Academic transcripts are available on request.
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate
Mastering Project Management (Beginner to Advanced);
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management
Management College of South Africa (MANCOSA)
Candidate Engineering Technologist;
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
