Lerato Mohlakoana

A dedicated, analytic and detail-oriented Candidate Quantity Surveyor with a strong academic background and four years' hands-on experience in cost estimation and control, project management, and tender preparation. Proficient in Microsoft 365, WinQS and CCS Candy, with an understanding of construction cost control and reporting. Moderate numerical, problem-solving skills and a strong ability to collaborate with teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Candidate Quantity Surveyor - Umnikelo - Johannesburg

(2024-01)

• Aligning cashflow, with programme and preparing cashflows for new projects. Ensuring that financial tracking remains consistent and accurate.
• Quantity clarification for procurement.
• Overall project cost management and feasibility studies.
• Preparation of monthly cost reports to manage cost modifications made in the project.
• Subcontractor contract management, through aligning rates to align with the clients' allowable rate maintaining budget control and ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations.
• Preparing and submission of monthly claims on behalf of clients to ensure timely and accurate billing, supporting cashflow management.
• Sourcing of rates and procurement of material.
• Participate in cost and progress related project meetings to report and offer insight on cost effective strategies for a project's success.
• Quantifications and measurement of construction drawings, for precise measurements and accurate cost estimations.
• Prepare contract final accounts and oversee the success of the final close-out of projects.

Tender Estimator - Mdlozi Trading (Pty) Ltd

(2022-03 - 2023-12)

• Tender administration (Prepare documents) and pricing.
• Rates analysis against on-site production.
• Prepare competitive bids and cost estimations for tenders.
• Measure construction project drawings to align with the bill quantities, flagging any discrepancies.
• Compile risk assessments and mitigations for projects.
• Sourcing market rates for cost estimation for tendering and developing the company's rate database.
• Reporting and analyzing tenders procured to management.

Bachelor of Science Honours - Quantity Surveying - University of Johannesburg (2022-02 - 2022-11)

Bachelor of the Built Environment - Construction Studies - Durban University of Technology (2019-02 - 2021-11)