Dave Pedlar

Offering a varied portfolio of successfully managed construction projects covering the full spectrum. Executive management experience covering the contractor, consultant, client or turnkey developer enable management with due consideration to all of these roles. An experienced, accomplished, and successful leader, equally comfortable working independently or within a team.

Well versed in forming trusted relationships with subordinates, superiors and clients through the application of skilled communication, decision making, and management of change whilst maintaining project goals and deadlines. Skilled in building and leading successful project teams through the application of the principles of respect, impartiality, and trust but ensuring a strong work ethic, governance, and keeping track of project objectives, costs, safety and quality. A healthy, competitive attitude, record of reliability, responsibility, integrity, commitment, and industry experience have developed the skills resulting in the in the successful management of projects.

Owner / Director - Robash Projects (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg

(2006-01)

Providing the full scope of Construction Management, Construction Project Management, COW, Principal Agent, Project Management or other related services on a contract basis to various clients

• Consulting to Town and Country Construction for Gwe Gwe lodge – Eastern Cape (2024), Twalumba lodge (Zimbabwe), Bisate Wellness (Rwanda), Mpilo Lodge (KZN) - (current)
• Construction & Project management for additions and alterations to House Sim – Plettenberg Bay (2022/2023)
• Construction Manager for Mabhele & Associates – cabling and instrumentation at Kendal Power station (2021)
• Co-ordination of commissioning and de-snagging of Biogas Plant project in Rustenburg for Matzonox Projects (2020)
• Senior Project Manager for Profica Management (Pty) Ltd covering revamp of 26 Doctors Suites at Olivedale Hospital, Upgrade to Orthopaedic Ward and Garden City Clinic & other minor projects (2018-2020)
• PMO, Move & Change Management (Colliers/WPSD) for Sage Johannesburg relocation to Midrand (2016-2017)
• Group HOD Projects (contract) for Tower Bridge Projects, Johannesburg (2010-2016). Initially contracted to Tower Bridge on a contract to contract basis but joined as a member of their executive management in 2013. Overall management of the Group Projects Department for turnkey interior fit outs of retail, commercial and industrial premises, including the development and management of the Group's SOP's, quality management, project cost management, programme management, procurement management, val
• The refurbishment of the Spar Centre, and internal fit out for Spar and Post office, at the Crystal Park Shopping Complex for and on behalf of Crystal Gate Properties (2008-2009)
• Greenfields construction of 116 sectional title townhouse units including all the ancillary works and services. Provided the overall project and construction management service inclusive of the scope management, time management, quality management, communication, resource management, procurement and risk management (2006-2008)

Owner / Director - Dave Pedlar Consulting (Pty) Ltd - Port Elizabeth / Johannesburg

(1997-01 - 2005-12)

Providing the full scope of Construction Management and Construction Project Management, services on a contract basis to various clients.

• Senior Construction Project Manager: 300 Rental Housing units for Msunduzi Housing Authority (2004-2005)
• Over 10000 RDP housing units in various projects (1999-2005)
• 900 rental Housing units for GGHA
• 3021 RDP houses In Queenstown for Queenstown Municipality (1997-1998). Built in 256 working days, SAIH – Development Agency of the Year 1988

Regional General Manager - Condev Eastern Cape (Pty) Ltd - Port Elizabeth

(1993-01 - 1997-12)

Regional Manager for a residential building and development company.

Contracts Manager - Stocks & Stocks Building (Eastern Cape) (Pty) Ltd

(1991-01 - 1992-12)

Senior Site Agent - Trimpley Construction (Pty) Ltd - Welkom

(1987-01 - 1991-12)

Student/Site Agent - Murray & Roberts Goldfields Building (Pty) Ltd - Welkom

(1982-01 - 1986-12)

Certificate - Advanced Programme in Project Management - University of Pretoria (2015-01)

Diploma - Project Management - Executive Education (Newport University) (1993-01)

National Higher Diploma - Construction Supervision - Port Elizabeth Technikon (1985-01)

National Diploma - Construction Supervision - Port Elizabeth Technikon (1982-01 - 1984-12)