Resident Engineer

WSP USA; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm located in South Africa is seeking a Resident Engineer to manage their construction services team for a 20-month contract. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years' experience in road and bridge construction, hold PR Eng/PR Tech registration, and be familiar with GCC 2015 contract documentation. Responsibilities include overseeing construction activities, leading a site supervision team, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality regulations. Competitive pay and flexible working arrangements offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

First class medical cover

Generous annual leave

Paid professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ relevant experience in Road and Bridge construction as a Resident Engineer.
• Familiar with GCC 2015 contract documentation.
• Experience on public sector clients is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities to achieve project scope and budget.
• Lead site supervision team and ensure quality control.
• Monitor and report on project progress.

Skills

Project Management

Excellent Communication

Problem Solving

Contract Management

Education

PR Eng/ PR Tech registration

Job description

Key Role

The Resident Engineer reports to the Contracts Engineer and is required to manage the WSP Construction Management Services team for a contract period of 20 months. The Resident Engineer responsibility is to co-ordinate; monitor and control; and report on all construction and construction-related activities in order to achieve the project scope; budget; schedule; quality; environmental; and safety objectives for the Works in accordance with the project contract document, regulatory and requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience Required

• 15 plus - years’ relevant experience in Road construction, Bridge and Major Culvert construction as a Resident Engineer/ Assistant Resident Engineer
• Must be familiar with the GCC 2015 contract documentation.
• Experience on projects working for public sector clients, will be advantageous.
• PR Eng/ PR Tech registration is mandatory

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

• The Resident Engineer is to be thoroughly familiar with the Scope of Works details and objectives, Conditions of Contract, Project Specifications, AFC Specifications, AFC Drawings, design/engineering related studies and reports (eg. Geotechnical Reports, Land Survey Reports, etc.) Statutory requirements (eg. EMP, pertinent Safety Regulations, etc.), etc Passion for marketing and communications
• Practical, hands-on approach.
• Good communication skills, time management skills, ability to solve complex problems, good contractual knowledge and Contract Management/Administration.
• Experience working for a variety of Client bodies.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

General project civil and building services construction co-ordination and facilitation

• Interaction with design team and assisting with resolution of design queries
• To assist with the facilitation of wayleave approvals, service designs and co-ordination
• Leading site supervision team
• Contract administration
• Monitoring and reporting on programme
• Other tasks and/or services instructed by the Line Manager to assist in the successful completion of a project or assist in the efficient operation of the Business Unit.
• Quality plan assessment and auditing
• Site audits, inspections, quality control testing approval/rejection
• Measurement and certifying that work is correct
• Cash flow forecasting
• Managing site meetings and minutes
• Public liaisonManagement of site OHS, ISO and EMP’s
• Completion reports and as built reports
• Site quality control
• Maintain the WSP QA documentation for the project
• Cost reporting on a monthly basis, or as instructed.

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is always maintained