Scott-Marlon Koopman
Projects Director (Volunteer) at Environmental Committee (Ekurhuleni Ward 46)
Civil Engineering at University of the Witwatersrand
South Africa
Hi, I'm Scott-Marlon Koopman!
Projects Director (Volunteer) at Environmental Committee (Ekurhuleni Ward 46)
An aspiring civil engineer and project manager. With practical experience and enthusiasm for new challenges, I excel in project planning, team collaboration, and detail-oriented execution. Eager to grow, I am committed to driving success as a civil engineer and project manager through continuous learning and dedication.
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Experience
Environmental Committee (Ekurhuleni Ward 46)
Projects Director (Volunteer)
January 2023 - Present
Project Coordination and Implementation: Spearheaded multiple environmental initiatives, including community clean-up drives and local agricultural initiatives, increasing local recycling rates and cleaner open areas. Stakeholder Engagement: Currently engaging with local government officials, community leaders, and volunteers to secure funding and resources, lobbying to obtain grants for green infrastructure projects. Public Awareness Campaigns: Organising workshops and educational programs on environmental conservation, engaging residents, and fostering a community culture of environmental responsibility.
Honours Design Project (Tailings Storage Facility)
Design Team Lead
September 2022 - November 2022
Design team liaison: Facilitated all external consultant feedback and communication, including Tailings design industry experts and project evaluator, as well as mining industry Occupational Hygiene (OH) experts. Team Lead (Decant System design): Implemented a full feasibility design for decanting towers using specified Rocla-manufactured penstock rings, as well as a full feasibility design for the decant system outfall. Project Reporting: Reported on all recommendations for maintaining optimal health and safety conditions as proposed by OH expert, while maintaining detailed minutes for accurate technical report writing.
R&S Construction
Site Engineer Apprentice
March 2022 - August 2022
Design Lead: Oversaw the design and execution of a 1st-floor extension of an existing shopfront, ensuring project completion within scope and budget. Project Manager: Monitored and advised on project finances, maintaining optimal site conditions, and ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations. Draughtsman: Generated comprehensive building reports as well as draughting structural plans on behalf of the contractor and lead engineer.
TRICOLT (VALOBEX, Serengeti Signature Development)
Site Foreman
January 2022 - February 2022
Design Lead: Implemented and Managed the design and construction of relocated site ablution facilities, improving on-site conditions for workers. Project Coordinating: Conducted quality oversight, identifying, and rectifying major structural defects ahead of inspections, ensuring project adherence to timelines and building standards. Project Reporting: Developed and maintained detailed progress reports, ensuring effective communication and strategy implementation for the site lead foreman.
NAMIBIAN PORTS AUTHORITY (Namport)
Port Engineer Assistant
December 2014 - January 2015
Costing Estimating & Tendering: Drafted a bill of quantities according to the company template for scheduled renovation works on the berthing crew headquarters at the main port. Cost estimates were sourced from local materials supply stores. Organised and conducted site meetings for the tendering process due to open in January. Draughting: Created sketched drawings of the water reservoir serving the main port, including ideas on how to incorporate service access through the centre of the tower, for them to be recreated using CAD. Construction Management: Oversaw the building quality of the ongoing vehicle garages constructed at the engineering offices, enforcing strict compliance for masonry buildings in coastal areas.
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Languages
English
Professional
German
Intermediate
Afrikaans
Professional
Skills
Project Management
Civil Designer
Microsoft Office 365
BIM
Agile Methodologies
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