Resident Engineer

GIBB; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in infrastructure seeks a Resident Engineer in Mthatha to oversee road construction projects. The ideal candidate has a BSc in Engineering, extensive supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of contract management. This contract position lasts for 3 years and offers a market-related salary.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years supervising major national or provincial roads.
• Strong knowledge of Conditions of Contract and resolution of claims.
• Management of Site Laboratory outputs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate road construction activities on site.
• Monitor contractor progress and resolve technical issues.
• Lead and document site and technical meetings.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Construction Management

Quality Systems

Contracts

Education

BSc Eng, B Eng, or B Tech (Eng) National Diploma

Registered Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng

Job description

Description

GIBBs Roads and Highways Services Delivery Unit provides a comprehensive range of services that include traditional consulting services (design procurement and contract supervision) Public Private Partnership (PPP) solutions and asset management services. This includes high-capacity freeways interchanges and bridges airport pavements rural roads (including low volume and haul roads) and municipal infrastructure. The team is supported by transportation and traffic engineers geotechnical and material engineers and other specialists.

This Sector is looking for a talented professional to complement their team in the form of a Resident Engineer.

We welcome your application if you meet the requirements listed below for this position.

The below listed responsibilities and requirements is assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previously two positions.

Core Purpose

• Represent the Employers Agent to the extent of his / her delegated responsibilities and keep the Employers Agent fully informed at all times.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Contractors Representative.
• Liaise with Client Representative / Project Manager and manage the relationship.
• Ensure that procedures and systems outlined in GIBBs site specific Project Plan are put into place and run effectively.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

Oversee and coordinate road construction activities on site ensuring work meets design specifications contract requirements and safety standards.

Monitor contractor progress and liaise closely with the Contracts Engineer Site Agent and service providers to resolve technical and operational issues.

Refer significant design or materials queries to the Design Engineer and ensure lessons learned are shared for future improvements.

Apply relevant clauses of the General Conditions of Contract to manage project compliance and administration.

Ensure adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety and Road Traffic Acts and monitor the contractors environmental management practices.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders including local communities via the Community Liaison Officer and coordinate the relocation of services where required.

Lead and document site and technical meetings maintain accurate site records and oversee on-site and off-site material testing.

Verify and certify payment certificates manage project costs and assist with variation orders and close-out documentation.

Inspect works for compliance instruct corrective measures when necessary and record all information relevant to project progress and claims.

Requirements

Qualifications

• BSc Eng B Eng or B Tech (Eng) National Diploma
• Registered Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng

Experience

• 10 15 years supervising major national or provincial roads

Person Requirement : Core competencies

• Strong knowledge of Conditions of Contract and resolution of claims
• Relevant technical experience
• Management of Site Laboratory outputs
• OHS and Traffic Accommodation experience
• Strong knowledge of site procedures and quality / acceptance control per SANRAL M2 Manual / SAPEM Chapter 13
• Managerial skills
• Communication skills
• Sound engineering judgement

Additional competencies

• Drivers License
• Own Transport

Work Level

Mid-Level

Job Type

Contract

Salary

Market Related

Duration

3 Years

EE Position

No

Location

Mthatha

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

• Construction Inspection
• OEM
• Routing Protocols
• BGP
• Construction Experience
• OSPF
• Construction Management
• Quality Systems
• IP Networking
• Juniper
• MPLS
• Contracts

Employment Type :

Contract