Donovan Gerber
About Donovan Gerber
Donovan Gerber serves as the Head of Contracts Administration at Consolidated Contractors International Company, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in quantity surveying and contract management, having held various positions in South Africa, Australia, Mauritius, and Saudi Arabia.
Work at Consolidated Contractors
Donovan Gerber serves as the Head of Contracts Administration - Deep at Consolidated Contractors International Company. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the company's operations in Athens, Attiki, Greece. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing subcontract administration for 24 deep underground stations as part of the Riyadh Metro Rail Network project. Gerber plays a key role in reviewing and issuing variations on the project, which is characterized by its high complexity. He also manages a team of six Project Managers, ensuring effective project execution and adherence to standards.
Previous Experience in Contracts Management
Prior to his current role, Donovan Gerber worked at several notable organizations. He was a Commercial Manager at Mohammad Al-mojil Group Mmg for three months in Saudi Arabia in 2014. He also held the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor at Leighton Contractors in Australia for one year from 2012 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Quantity Surveyor at Stefanutti Stocks Civils in South Africa from 2002 to 2004 and as a Senior Quantity Surveyor at Group Five Construction from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he served as Regional Commercial Manager at Likusasa in Mauritius from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Donovan Gerber holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, which he completed from 1998 to 2002. He also studied Project Management at Intec College. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in the principles of quantity surveying and contract administration. Gerber's expertise is further demonstrated through his extensive experience in managing contracts and overseeing project standards in various high-complexity environments.
Background and Early Education
Donovan Gerber completed his early education at High School Hercules from 1992 to 1997. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent academic pursuits and career in the construction and contracts management industry. His early experiences contributed to his skill development in project management and quantity surveying.
Training and Team Management
In his current role, Donovan Gerber is responsible for training staff in contract administration and project standards. His leadership extends to managing a team of six Project Managers, where he emphasizes minimizing exposure and risk on the Riyadh Metro Rail Network project. This focus on training and team management reflects his commitment to maintaining high standards in project execution.