Cliff Mgwisi
Kapuskasing,Canada
Summary
Manager of Projects Signals with 6+ years of experience leading and executing TTR Projects needs and requirements. I have a proven track record of using my excellent management, communication and organization skills to lead project teams, and help improve department efficiencies. Team player with excellent communication skills, high quality of work, driven and highly self-motivated. Strong negotiating skills and business acumen and able to work independently.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Signals Projects
Toronto Terminals Railway
01.2017 - Current
- Led a multidisciplinary team in the successful execution of the (SMRP), switch re-habilitation project under the guidance of MX Ancillary team
- Developed project timelines, coordinated site visits, and ensured adherence to budget constraints
- Established and maintained open lines of communication among team members, fostering a collaborative environment
- Conducted stakeholder meetings, gathering project requirements, and facilitating effective communication
- Prepared and delivered project updates to faculty and stakeholders
- Manage project budgets and ensure company obtains the best possible pricing; determine and minimize risk in buyout processes, reducing costs of projects
- Oversee and analyze prime project buyout, accounting for savings and contingencies
- Write and distribute work plans for reviews before construction, with a clearly defined scope
- Review and Comment work plan packages and engineering drawings before construction to minimize production costs
- Ensure that the project team understands all aspects of the prime contract relating to their respective responsibilities, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the prime contract checklist and organizational structure
- Negotiate, analyze, and prepare order agreements, subcontracts, and cost control budgets
- Managed, directed, and prioritized SMRP operational budget of more than $14, 000,000, staying within budget
- Worked to provide strategic, operational, and fiscal leadership while working to reach the company’s long-term goals and maintain organizational vision
- Directed the hiring, training, and scheduling of all gym-level associates by an intermediary, totaling 80+
- Monitor project timelines and identify potential risks, contributing to the successful delivery of the projects ahead of schedule
Project Coordinator Intern
Toronto Terminals Railway
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Assisted project manager in coordinating and executing various infrastructure projects
- Participate in project planning meetings, documentation, and task tracking using project management tools like MS project
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and stakeholders, to ensure project requirements are met
- Supported project manager in managing client engagements and deliverables
- Maintained project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes
- Assisted in resource allocation and task assignment for TTR construction teams, sub-contractors and consultants
- Contributed to the implementation of process improvements that improved efficiency and reduced project delays
Education
Project Management Certificate - Engineering
Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University
Toronto, Ontario05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Siena Heights University
Adrian, Michigan05.2005
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, Michigan05.2002
Skills
- Proficient with project management software
- Team player
- Excellent time management skills
- Conflict management
- Data analytics
- Risk management
- Budgeting
- Resource allocation
- Prioritization
- Scope management
Activities
- Sports
- Environmental conservation
- Art
- Travel
Timeline
Manager Signals Projects
Toronto Terminals Railway
01.2017 - Current
Project Coordinator Intern
Toronto Terminals Railway
06.2012 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Siena Heights University
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Lake Michigan College
Project Management Certificate - Engineering
Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University
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