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I am Peter Cromhout, a resident engineer and construction expert with 40+ years of experience across Southern Africa and beyond. Dubbed the “consummate construction expert” by the DDG of Public Works, I have led and advised on projects from pre-concept through to commissioning and closeout, including large-scale infrastructure and mining initiatives. I am an avid reader and a meticulous researcher, always confirming approaches with thorough study before starting any task. I excel in coordinating complex, multi-package projects in high-pressure environments, mentoring teams, and delivering customer-focused, innovative solutions. My background spans local and international contracts, design to commissioning, governance across state departments, and partnerships with public entities and contractors. I am committed to knowledge transfer and to sustaining long-term capability within the built environment.…I am Peter Cromhout, a resident engineer and construction expert with 40+ years of experience across Southern Africa and beyond. Dubbed the “consummate construction expert” by the DDG of Public Works, I have led and advised on projects from pre-concept through to commissioning and closeout, including large-scale infrastructure and mining initiatives. I am an avid reader and a meticulous researcher, always confirming approaches with thorough study before starting any task. I excel in coordinating complex, multi-package projects in high-pressure environments, mentoring teams, and delivering customer-focused, innovative solutions. My background spans local and international contracts, design to commissioning, governance across state departments, and partnerships with public entities and contractors. I am committed to knowledge transfer and to sustaining long-term capability within the built environment.

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I am Peter Cromhout, a resident engineer and construction expert with 40+ years of experience across Southern Africa and beyond. Dubbed the “consummate construction expert” by the DDG of Public Works, I have led and advised on projects from pre-concept through to commissioning and closeout, including large-scale infrastructure and mining initiatives. I am an avid reader and a meticulous researcher, always confirming approaches with thorough study before starting any task. I excel in coordinating complex, multi-package projects in high-pressure environments, mentoring teams, and delivering customer-focused, innovative solutions. My background spans local and international contracts, design to commissioning, governance across state departments, and partnerships with public entities and contractors. I am committed to knowledge transfer and to sustaining long-term capability within the built environment.…I am Peter Cromhout, a resident engineer and construction expert with 40+ years of experience across Southern Africa and beyond. Dubbed the “consummate construction expert” by the DDG of Public Works, I have led and advised on projects from pre-concept through to commissioning and closeout, including large-scale infrastructure and mining initiatives. I am an avid reader and a meticulous researcher, always confirming approaches with thorough study before starting any task. I excel in coordinating complex, multi-package projects in high-pressure environments, mentoring teams, and delivering customer-focused, innovative solutions. My background spans local and international contracts, design to commissioning, governance across state departments, and partnerships with public entities and contractors. I am committed to knowledge transfer and to sustaining long-term capability within the built environment.

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I am Peter Cromhout, a resident engineer and construction expert with 40+ years of experience across Southern Africa and beyond. Dubbed the “consummate construction expert” by the DDG of Public Works, I have led and advised on projects from pre-concept through to commissioning and closeout, including large-scale infrastructure and mining initiatives. I am an avid reader and a meticulous researcher, always confirming approaches with thorough study before starting any task.

I excel in coordinating complex, multi-package projects in high-pressure environments, mentoring teams, and delivering customer-focused, innovative solutions. My background spans local and international contracts, design to commissioning, governance across state departments, and partnerships with public entities and contractors. I am committed to knowledge transfer and to sustaining long-term capability within the built environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Maya

Autodesk Fusion 360

Experience Level

Microsoft Office

Expert

Autodesk Maya

Intermediate

Autodesk Fusion 360

Intermediate

Language

Afrikaans

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Quantity Surveyor at Victor inc

July 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Principal Clerkof Works at NDOPW

January 3, 2022 - June 28, 2024

Assistant Quantity Surveyor at Victor Incorporated

August 1, 2024 - Present

Capacity improvement on National Route 3. Vetting and completion of payment certificates. Checking quantities in conjunction with the engineers. Creating Works Authorisation. Vetting and recommending rates for new works.

Clerk of Works at National Department of Public Works. High Court Durban.

November 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024

Quality control and checks of all works on the contract.

RE / Chief Clerk of Works at National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. PMO Office. High Performance Centre

June 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021

Advance problem analysis and solutions for high profile critical State projects. Departmental control measures for construction and implementation. Facilities management program and implementation. Support executive leadership, enhance end-to-end governance, assurance, effective policies, procedures. Departmental capacity building and skills transfer for sustainable continuity. Covid-19 infrastructure project proposals, led team of professionals to explore cost and time frame required to execute Field Hospitals, with various construction technologies, complete a feasibility study. Creation of Inspection Standards for multi-departmental use / facilities / construction / maintenance / programming / mechanical / electrical etc.

Construction Manager (FTC) at Bauen Contracts (Pty) Ltd

August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019

School infrastructure construction at St Dominics College, Newcastle. Planning and scheduling using MS Projects. Creating standards and safety procedures. Certification of Subcontractors; BOQ / measured on site; Approval / appointment of subcontractors; adjudication of tenders from subcontractors.

RE / Chief Clerk of Works at Iintibane Quality & Safety CC

January 1, 2005 - July 1, 2018

King George V Hospital, Hlabisa Hospital, Ngwelezane Hospital, War Memorial Hospital Empangeni, 31 on Smith Street Durban, UKZN Hostels projects (approx. R1 billion). Managed employment contracts / subcontractor documentation. Appointed subcontractors. Quality control standards and approval. Methodology studies and training. Safety management and control. Program analysis and recommendation / pull back time / resources / subcontractor management and scheduling. Contracts completion and handover documentation. Worked in a matrix structure with HOD DPW/Health, Principal Agent, and multiple contractors.

Director at Self-employed

January 1, 1980 - December 31, 2004

Acrow Engineers (Johannesburg): Design and commission of the Hex River Tunnel Shutter. Ngami Construction (Botswana): Contracts manager roads and schools. Site Agent roadworks.

Site Agent / Contracts Manager at Naco Engineering

January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1980

Jwaneng Diamond Mine, Botswana: Site Agent roadworks and structures.

Pupil Engineer / Design Draughtsman at ESKOM

January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1977

Construction Plant and Equipment; Design Draughtsman.

Pupil Engineer / Design Draughtsman at ESKOM

January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1975

Pupil Engineer / Design Draughtsman.