Our client is seeking a highly experienced Resident Engineer to lead construction supervision and contract administration on a major bulk water supply project. This senior position will provide on-site leadership across multidisciplinary construction activities with a particular focus on Water Treatment Works dams bulk water and hydraulic infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the Engineers on-site representative for a major Water Treatment Works contract.
Lead and manage the multidisciplinary Construction Supervision Team.
Oversee construction activities and ensure compliance with approved designs specifications programme quality and contractual requirements.
Manage the planning coordination and implementation of construction works.
Monitor the Contractors programme and budget and implement measures to maintain project progress.
Manage a large multidisciplinary construction monitoring team.
Control drawings technical documentation and construction records.
Evaluate construction works throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare and issue payment certificates.
Administer contractual claims assist with dispute resolution and make contractual determinations where required.
Manage site health and safety requirements and monitor compliance.
Oversee quality control procedures including materials and construction activities.
Prepare monthly progress reports incident reports and related site documentation.
Liaise with the Client communities landowners contractors and other stakeholders.
Manage Target Enterprise Contractors.
Maintain accurate daily diaries photographic records progress reports quality records and As-Built information.
Chair and attend progress technical and other project meetings.
Requirements:
Matric / Grade 12.
BSc Engineering BEng or equivalent relevant tertiary qualification.
Professional registration with ECSA and SACPCMP or similar professional registration.
15 years experience as a Resident Engineer on complex multidisciplinary engineering construction contracts; alternatively 30 years experience as a Resident Engineer on comparable projects.
Experience on at least three projects with construction values exceeding R500 million.
Proven working knowledge of GCC 2010 and GCC 2015.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including MS Project.
Demonstrable experience in Water Treatment Works and dams engineering is essential.
Experience with large-scale bulk water treatment and hydraulic infrastructure.
Strong construction supervision and contract administration experience.
Key Competencies:
Excellent English communication report-writing and presentation skills.
Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to manage complex construction environments and multiple stakeholders.
Strong commitment to site health and safety.
Sound understanding of large-scale construction supervision and management.