Description:
A leading multi-disciplinary project management firm urgently seeks a Resident Engineer on site to perform technical duties to plan and coordinate the construction of roads in the Koukamma region in the Eastern Cape.
Key Accountabilities
Project Execution
• Review of tender documentation and drawings to be undertaken immediately upon appointment.
• Management of site staff, including PLO, trainees and sub-consultants (materials laboratory, OH&S, EMP, etc.)
• Report to the Contracts Engineer and liaise with main contractor.
• Responsible for monthly site, technical and PLC meetings.
• Responsible for monthly payment certificates.
• Prepare and submit WAF for approval.
• Apply the policies and procedures of SANRAL.
• Monitor environmental compliance.
• Record daily diaries of site progress.
• Prepare monthly progress reports.
• Applies, adheres, and manages site quality per ISO standards.
• Monitor and report daily on construction progress ensuring that the project remains within the budget and the construction program.
• Monitor the quality of the roadworks and other works.
• Monitor all safety procedures and take decisions to safeguard all employees and the general public.
• Liaison with landowners, local authorities and communities.
• Prepare as-built drawings and close out report. Competencies
• Proven project management skills
• Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent administration skills
• Sound organisational skills.
• Good time management skills
Problem-Solving
• Identifies critical issues with ease.
• Exhibits confidence and an extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices when solving business problems.
• Pushes creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing industry practices and client mindsets.
Professional qualities
• Must be able to work independently within a team of project personnel
• Demonstrate ability to read construction programs
• Achievement orientated
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle pressure
Teamwork
• Facilitates effective team interaction.
• Acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
• Be able to lead and motivate the site team
• Provide technical support
• Be able to transfer his/her skills and experience to the site personnel Client Relations
• Develops relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Manages client expectations effectively.
• Assists in the facilitation of team and client meetings.
Requirements:
- Client Liaison: 10 years or more
- Roads: 10 years or more
- Resident Engineer: 10 years or more
- Sanral Projects: 5 to 6 years
Degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered as a professional engineer (PrEng) with ECSA
• 10 years + experience as Resident Engineer on road construction projects (Provincial or National)
• Must have been an RE on at least 1 SANRAL projects with construction value of more than R 100 million
• Knowledge of asphalt patching and surfacing seal construction.
• Knowledge of COTO and FIDIC
• Experience of SANRAL projects is preferable.
• Experience with BSM construction is preferable.
• Must be computer literate in MS Outlook, MS Team and MS Projects.