RESIDENT ENGINEER (GAUTENG)

SUMMARY:
CLIENT in the CONSUTLING ENGINEERING INDUSTRY requires the services of a RESIDENT ENGINEER at their offices in the GAUTENG AREA as soon as possible

POSITION INFO:

• The resident engineer (RE) will be responsible for the supervision of a major and complex road construction project which includes the widening, rehabilitation, relocating of services, traffic management and associated civil works within the GAUTENG area.
• The project term is approximately 3 years. He will work closely with and report to Engineer. The RE will manage the site supervision team, that will consist of between 5-10 engineers and related professionals. The team will include a pavement and materials expert and at least one assist RE. The RE can draw on part time support in structural and electrical engineering.
• The RE will work closely with other experts in the team incl. the Head Office engineer and the staff from the design team.
• The RE will be a full-time position.

Scope of Work

• The Resident Engineer’s scope of work comprises the execution, management and supervision of all tasks required to perform Construction Monitoring services in terms of the applicable agreements.
• The RE reports to the Engineer (designated in the contract as the Engineer in Charge), and keeps him informed of relevant contractual matters and seeks approvals from the Engineer and the Client as per the agreed delegation of powers.
• The RE has to draw special attention to the civil works quality assurance issues, including following the design, specifications and drawings, as well as to keeping timely construction schedules, and to adequate quantity calculation and verification. This will be done by his direct own supervision activities but also through making sure that the team members understand their duties and carry out the duties diligently.

Detailed Tasks Assigned

• Manage, supervise and administer all civil works contracts, incl. progress monitoring;
• Supervise the works with proper allocation of responsibilities to the individual team members and monitor, train and coach their work to ensure effective execution;
• Ensure that all design requirements are met to acceptable standards, ascertain quality, and certify and approve stages of construction;
• Verify drawings, specifications & work schedules process measured work, as well as Contractors’ claims, approve works and recommend for payments;
• Liaise with appropriate authorities ensuring all affected utility services are promptly relocated;
• Approve materials to be used in construction;
• Ensure Works are executed in accordance with all provisions of the Contracts;
• Ensure that environmental and social management and that the contractor has his own OHS plan in place and applied;
• Deliver reports that document compliance/ non-compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and permits and related key performance indicators;
• Maintain full & detailed permanent site records;
• Ensure local population is properly informed and involved in the work, through PLOs and other representatives;
• Conduct training duties (formal and on-the-job training) as per the training component plan;
• Is expected to make regular inspections.

Qualifications and experience

• A Pr. Eng with a B. Eng degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years practical experience in civil works contract supervision of improvement or new construction of roads.
• Must be familiar with GCC 2015;
• Knowledge and experience with COTO 2020 will be an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in quality control of road pavement construction
• Experienced in supervision and quality control of construction of concrete bridges and water crossing structures;
• Experience in and ability to transfer knowledge to co-workers and staff;
• Willingness to guide, mentor and support contractor staff and his own supervision team;
• Fit and willing to work in a physically demanding work and living environment.