Lead Construction Engineer

The successful candidate will head / lead the site supervisory team on the runway rehabilitation project at the Cape Town International Airport. The Lead Construction Engineer will carry out his / her duties under the oversight of the Lead Contracts Engineer and manage the contractual aspects of the project as the Employer’s Agent on a full-time basis on site. The duration of the project is 14 months and has an anticipated start date of 01 April 2025 . The incumbent’s contract period will be aligned to the project period.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• BSc / BTech Civil engineering Professional registration as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience (after obtaining professional registration), as a Contract Engineer on road / runway / taxiway rehabilitation and / or new surfaced roads.
• Administrative and human resource management experience.
• Extensive experience in the use of SAICE GCC form of contract.
• Specific experience related to construction monitoring and contract administration of surfaced roads and / or airport projects.
• Strong technical ability.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and MS Project.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills coupled with a sense of urgency and a participative management style.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently, but also as part of a dynamic team as a co-operative, collaborative and supportive team player.
• Have a keen eye for detail and work accurately under pressure.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for leading the site supervisory personnel on an ACSA Runway Rehabilitation Project as Lead Construction Engineer and Contract Administration.
• Review of Subcontractor Tender and Quotation Documentation and tender evaluations.
• Review and finalise the Contractor’s monthly payment certificates and reporting.
• Confirm Contractor’s daily plant and equipment on site and daily production rates.
• Compilation of estimate final project costs and monthly updates.
• Project financial management and reporting.
• Construction monitoring and implementation of site construction work.
• Contract administration during construction and close out phase of project.
• Compile and / or review close out reports.
• Review as-built data and drawings.
• Dealing with contractual claims and disputes.
• Client liaison, including meetings and reporting.
• Regular liaison and reporting to the Lead Contract Engineer (Executive Manager : Transportation-Cape Town) and Project Leader.
• Manage the technical outputs of direct reports.
• Management and supervision of direct reports.
• Compliance with and managing direct reports compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (ISO9001 : 2015) Business Management System (BMS) and the Project Management Online Guide (PMOG).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s licence without any restrictions.
• It is a requirement of this appointment to work during the evening and early morning hours (21h00 to 05h30) noting that a typical working week will consist of 6 working shifts.