Michael Lagus

Project & Program Manager (PMP, PrCPM)

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

RECENT CAREER SUMMARY

I am a professional civil engineer and a project management professional registered with the PMI. From 2009 to 2019, I opened and successfully built-up a regional business unit of a multi-disciplinary consulting firm in the built environment, generating fees of approximately ZAR150 million (US$10 million) and overseeing or managing projects of a capital value of approximately ZAR20 billion (US$1,4 billion).  After moving to Germany in 2020 I joined TPM Engineers as a Senior Contract and Claim Manager primarily working on offshore wind parks and offshore platforms.

I have a broad range of project experiences in infrastructure provision and property developments including multiple complex multi-disciplinary projects.

I am a well-rounded and self-motivated engineer and project and program manager and team leader with strong business acumen having successfully led businesses or business divisions for fifteen years.  I have a professional attitude and take a creative and entrepreneurial approach to new business opportunities.  I have developed excellent IT skills and enjoy innovating and adopting new technological solutions.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2022 - 2024

TPM Engineers GmbH (Germany)

Senior Contract and Claim Manager

2020 - 2021

Self Employed Project & Program Manager (Germany)

2009 - 2019

Delta Built Environment Consultants Pty Ltd

Regional Executive, Program & Project Manager, Engineer (Cape Town) more detail...

2004 - 2008

Projexe SA (Pty) Ltd & Rent Smart Closed Corporation

Founder and MD of Projexe and co-director at Rent-Smart (Cape Town)

1997 - 2003

Inframax Developments (Pty) Ltd 

Operations/Development Manager (Cape Town)

1995 - 1996

Pengurusan LRT - JV Bechtel, Aurecon, Kinta Kellas 

Contracts Manager / Project Manager (Kuala Lumpur)

1994 - 1995

Vodafone / Vodacom

Property Manager / Project Manager (Johannesburg)

1988 - 1993

Aurecon / Africon 

Civil Engineer & Project Manager (Various locations)


Having started my career at Aurecon, I left after being offered an opportunity at Vodafone in the start-up year of cellular telephony in South Africa.  After establishing a sound infrastructure base for Vodafone, I jumped at the opportunity to gain international experience in Kuala Lumpur and was then offered an opportunity to join a property developer on my return to South Africa.  After a successful period at Inframax, I established my own project management company and during the same period co-founded an innovative property management company focussed on managing rental properties specifically for investors.  In 2009, I opened and successfully developed a regional business unit for Delta BEC in Cape Town.  I have been self-employed since moving to Germany in 2020.  More employment history detail.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

Business Development Achievements

Established and developed a successful sustainable business unit in less than five years for Delta Built Environment Consultants, while leading multiple multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed project teams.

Founded Projexe SA a project management service company which was later incorporated in the Delta BEC’s regional business unit.

Co-founded Rent-Smart, an innovative property management company focussed on hassle free management of property assets for property investors.  The business was later sold when joining Delta BEC.

 Project Profitability Achievements

Achieved a 100% record on delivering projects profitably at Inframax Developments.

Through value engineering achieved a project surplus of R2 million on a R150 million residential development with a R20 million budget shortfall at the start of construction while delivering the project on time.

Social Housing Project Award

Received national project award for best social housing project in 2009.

Fastest world-wide base station roll-out

Achieved the fastest base-station roll-out for a cellular operator in first year of operations at Vodafone SA.

WORK EXPERIENCE

The chart below offers a summary of the extent of project experience by service offering and industry sector based on time involvement.  A detailed list of projects is available here. 

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Professional Expertise

IT Skills

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

University of Pretoria - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Engineering Council of South Africa - Professional Engineer (#930249)

Green Building Council of South Africa - Accredited Professional

Project Management Institute - Project Management Professional (#1800378)

SACPCMP - Professional Construction Project Manager (D/2591/2018)


LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Health & Safety in the Construction Industry

Pragmatic Dispute Resolution in the Built Environment

General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works

Project Management Foundation

Implement a Quality Management Systems

Leadership & Ethics

Complexity Theory & Systems Thinking

Theory and Practical Radio Course for Airport Personnel

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Photography, Videography & Art.

Golf, Cycling, Mountain Biking.

Travelling, Wild camping, Reading, Economics, Politics, Philosophy.

REFERENCES

👤Walter Ringelmann (Supervisor)

📭walter.ringelmann@deltabec.com

📞 On request

👤Mr. Mustakim Gierdien (Client)

📭Kim.Gierdien@dpw.gov.za

📞 On request

👤Mr. Arthur de Swardt (Colleague)

📭De.Swardt.Arthur@pwc.com

📞 On request

👤Mr. Rob Childs (Supervisor)

📭robch@mweb.co.za

📞 On request