Antonio (Nico) Cipriano
About Antonio (Nico) Cipriano
Antonio (Nico) Cipriano is a Senior Construction Manager with extensive experience in managing large-scale construction projects across various sectors, including mining, petrochemical, and civil engineering. He holds a Master's Degree in Project Management and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field.
Work at Hatch
Antonio Cipriano has held multiple roles at Hatch, primarily as a Senior Construction Manager. He worked on the Moma Sands Project in Mozambique from 2019 to 2020, where he was recognized with the 2020 Hatch Global Construction Management Award. His tenure at Hatch includes various projects in the Durban Area, South Africa, from 2010 to 2015. Currently, he is engaged in the Anglo Platinum's ACP-B Rebuild project in Rustenburg, South Africa, since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Antonio studied Project Management at Charter University, earning a Master's Degree from 2016 to 2018. He also obtained a PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) between 2016 and 2017. His early education includes a certificate from John Ross College and incomplete studies in Civil Engineering at The Vaal Triangle Technikon from 1991 to 1993. His expertise encompasses managing petrochemical infrastructure, marine works, and mining projects.
Background
Antonio has extensive experience in project management, having worked at Transnet Group Capital as a Senior Project Manager from 2015 to 2019. His roles included managing projects at Terminal 1 in Durban and Terminal 2 in Johannesburg. He has a diverse background in both greenfield and brownfield projects, collaborating with multicultural teams across various sectors.
Achievements
Antonio has successfully managed projects that achieved 12 million Lost Time Injury (LTI) free hours. He has been involved in the commissioning of mega projects valued up to R 28 billion. His project portfolio includes significant contributions to marine works, rail works, and major heavy civil works, demonstrating his capability in handling complex infrastructure projects.
Professional Affiliations
Antonio is a member of the Association of Construction Project Managers (ACPM) and the International Construction Project Management Association (ICPMA). These memberships reflect his commitment to professional development and adherence to industry standards in construction project management.