Resident Engineer (Rosebank)

Resident Engineer (Rosebank)

Reference: CEN000683-MVW-1

Core Purpose
Supervises contractors on site on behalf of a client and ensure adherence to construction scope of work, which includes attending to site meetings and site instructions. Project implementation and supervision. Technical support and technical management. Programming, costing, quality control and Technical preparation.

Job Requirements
Qualification:

Tertiary qualification (BScEng or equivalent)
Professionally registered with ECSA as a PrEng
Professionally registered with SACPCMP as a PrCPM an advantage

Experience:

10 - 15+ years’ experience on major civil construction
projects
Experience managing large multi-disciplinary projects

Key Performance Areas







Overall direction of and administration of the construction contract and site staff in accordance with the requirements of the respective contracts.
Management of the construction package in accordance with GCC2015
Communicate the Engineer’s instructions to the Contractor
Receive and check for compliance with contract requirements, all performance bonds, insurance certificates and policies and guarantees.
Liase with local communities and land owners and confirm compensation payments in conjunction with the employer where required.
Assist with obtaining required permits and related documentation necessary for the construction works.
Coordinate compliance of Contracts with the team of Contract Participation Goal facilitators etc.
Monitors the Contractor’s progress of projects on site and keeps in contact with the Senior RE
Refers significant queries on design or engineering matters to the Design Engineer together with approval of materials and alternative design proposals as required






Ensures that design specifications or other problems that may have relevance to future designs are brought to the attention of the design Engineer
Verifies that the Contractor and his/her staff understand the obligations under the OHSA
Assists with Environmental Management of the Contractor’s work
Liaises with the relevant service providers to co-ordinate the alteration or relocation of their services
Liaise with Health and Safety Agent, Social and Gender Specialist and Social and Environmental Specialists with regard to social, gender, environmental, health and safety plans, monitoring and reporting requirements
Reviews and Approves monthly Payment Certificates.
Agrees measurement of quantities with the Contractor






Identify implementation/completion risks, program budget risks and developing risk management tools to avoid,mitigate and manage such risks.
Review and evaluate claims and variations received from the contractor in conjunction with the Senior Resident Engineer
Maintain a daily site diary for the contract
Ensure consistent management of social and technical concerns
Regularly reviews outputs from Assistant Resident Engineer to ensure accurate capturing / recording of relevant contractual information
Monitors progress as per approved construction programme and negotiates rectification of delays and work not scheduled
Maintains a costing system to monitor costs to date and the project final contract value






Prepares Variation Orders for approval by the Employers Agent and Employer
Assist the Engineer with the preparation of a list of outstanding works for the progression to Completion Certificate and issue to all concerned
Arranges the completion of “as built” drawings and Construction Report
Examine and measure excavations, consent to work being covered up and instruct the Contractor to uncover work and search for defects.
Require the Contractor to repair and make good any damage or physical loss.
Approval of practical and final completion certificates.
Collate the submission of all reports, including the inception report and all subsequent progress reports, practical completion reports and final handovers and close out reports
Requests Accident Reports
Requests quotations for material






Instructs the Contractor to have a qualified Site Agent to assist in or make measurements, and to furnish particulars
Request and record facts and circumstances relevant to a claim
Witnesses all factual circumstances which have bearing on claims for extension of time
Manage all on site quality and administration requirements
Duties & ResponsibilitiesKindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.Package & RemunerationAnnually

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