VJ 16198 - Project Leader / Mechanical Engineer (Construction) – Cape Town

Professional Career Services; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction support firm in Cape Town is seeking a Mechanical Engineer responsible for managing contracts, ensuring adherence to cashflow, and performing site inspections. Candidates must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in the Construction Industry. Proficiency in JBCC and NEC contracts is essential, alongside strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in the Construction Industry.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration.
• Experience with JBCC 6.2 and NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence with cashflow and programme.
• Manage consultants and contractors' appointments.
• Review invoices and appointment matters.

Skills

Project management

JBCC contract administration

Financial administration

Proficient in MS Word

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Outlook

Experience in high complexity projects

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA

Job description

Our client offers construction support services

Job Description

You will be responsible for the following :

• Ensuring adherence with cashflow and programme.
• Keeping the server up to date at all times.
• Ensuring that all documentation is filed correctly.
• Managing consultants appointments and performance.
• Managing contractors appointments and performance.
• Complying with all processes and protocols.
• Management of Contracts, including JBCC and NEC.
• Checking invoices and their correctness.
• Reviews of invoices.
• Review of appointments, additional fees, and any other related matters.
• Professional review of Mechanical and Fire Stage Reports.
• Site inspections to make sure that the mechanical and fire installations are according to drawings and Regulations.
• Making sure Auditor General audits are successfully completed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional registration with Engineering Professional Board.

Skills

• Minimum experience : 5 years in the Construction Industry.
• Experience in contracts (JBCC and NEC) administration and financial administration.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration Must be professionally registered with ECSA
• Able to work in an open office environment with other professionals
• Experience in government health projects is advantageous or at least experience in high complexity construction projects
• Sound working knowledge and experience with JBCC 6.2 Principal Building Agreement is essential. Exposure to NEC 3 & 4 contracts is beneficial
• Able to review, compile and endorse Contract Instructions & Extension of time claims
• Experience with project-specific cash flow projections (Construction and PSP fees) is beneficial
• STRONG project management and delegation skills
• Proficient in MS Word & Excel & Outlook

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Mechanical Engineer • CapeTown, South Africa