The team

The team comprises seasoned construction project managers with more than 30 years varied experience.

Senior Management

 

• MBSS

Dr. Longe has consummate experience in project management and has attained broad and thorough knowledge of project development, service delivery and management issues, and offers:

• Extensive experience initiating and implementing procurement programs
• Well-developed analytic skills and excellent understanding of the practical issues related to project management and sustainability
• Proven skills in managing personnel, finances, and time under diverse situations and scenarios

A 1982 graduate of medicine, Dr Longe ventured into consultancy in 1990 and has been involved in sustainable economic development projects in the Niger Delta Oil and Gas producing areas as well as in other parts of Nigeria. Dr Longe participated as a consultant in the NEEDS Niger Delta Environmental Survey in 1997- 1999, a survey of the Niger Delta funded by the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and various international foundations including the World Bank.

In 1998 in association with the UNDP, he worked on the NEEDS assessment of some Chevron Host communities. Also as a consultant to NAPIMS on Local Content Development in Nigeria, he contributed to the expansion of initiatives towards the increase of Nigerian Content development.

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• MBA, Real Estate Practitoners (1976) - University of South Africa, School for Business and Leadership
• BSc, Quantity Surveying (1974) - University of Pretoria
• Registered Member - South African Council for the QS Profession
• Member - Association of South African Quantity Surveyors
• Associated Valuer - South African Council of Valuer

Francois is an extensively experienced construction and property development professional with proven skills in managing development personnel, finances, and time, under diverse and challenging situations and scenarios, and offers:

• Over 35 years of experience in the building/civil construction industry
• Expertise in all aspects of professional Project and Construction Management services
• Deep knowledge of commercial property development initiation and execution
• Cash flow modelling, risk and sensitivity analysis skills
• Contracts Administration and Quantity Surveying skills
• Integrity

Since qualifying Francois progressed rapidly to senior management and partnership positions in project management consultancy on governmental and private developments taking executive responsibility for all aspects of construction and financial management and control of multi- million dollar projects. Francois is a tenacious and creative solution provider who can lead the team in the evaluation and procurement of viable commercial development opportunities and the structuring of turn-key developments inclusive of leases, finances and legal structures.

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• BSc, Quantity Surveying
• PG Dip, Project Management - University of Pretoria

A Quantity Surveyor with cognate experience in Contract and Project management. A highly motivated professional of proven ability with extensive experience in Estimating, Project and Contract Management, on US$-multi-million projects (in Africa and beyond) and offers:

• 30 years’ experience in Project, Construction and Contract Surveying and contract management
• Ability to liaise effectively at all levels with Clients, Consultants and Contractors
• Proficient scheduling, resourcing and estimating skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Primavera project management software
• Planning, organising and co-ordinating flair
• Computer literacy and budget costing capabilities
• Contracts Administration, Quantity Surveying and

Strengths:

• Managerial, Project & Construction Management and Quantity Surveying Skills
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Team Player

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• MA, Law & Diplomacy
• BA Hons., English Lit.

Mercy is a seasoned multi-skilled project administration and human resource professional with diversified experience spanning the print media, energy, telecommunications, oil & gas and construction sectors, and offers:

• Over 10 years project administration and document control experience
• Logistical and documentation implementation, monitoring and control skills
• Dynamic and focused mindset to achieve all required deliverables
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong work and team ethics
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes

Since graduating Mercy has developed her project oriented administration and human resource skills in the high pressure environment of the telecommunications and oil & gas industries working for sector leaders such as MTN (Telecom.) and Addax Petroleum (Oil & Gas). Mercy is a dedicated team player in ensuring the success of every project and is meticulous in taking care of the details as well as looking at the strategic overview.