Roads Assistant Resident Engineer

Location: Port Edward Eastern Cape

REPORTS TO: Function Manager

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

We are currently seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer located on our Mtentu Bridge project

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The ARE will be responsible for the following elements of the construction works under his/her responsibility, but is not limited to the following:

• As the ARE you will assist with contract administration for this project.

• Reviewing the construction drawings and managing the processes of dealing with Contractor queries by liaising with the designers through the required communication lines.

• Inspection of the works and test results for quality control.

• Preparing and updating estimates to completion.

• Maintaining records of site administration and communication in terms SMEC’s quality management system and Construction Manual.

• Attending and contributing to taking minutes at technical and site meetings.

• Maintaining monthly progress reports.

• Liaison with clients and contractors and Managing resources for site supervision.

• Monitoring of quality of works and Monitoring of programme and contract budgets.

• Handling claims and Preparation of variation orders.

• Participate in stakeholder engagement

• Closing out projects including compiling completion/closeout reports; and

• Monitoring of Environmental Management Programs for the

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum B.Sc, B Tech (or equivalent) in Civil is required.

• PR. Eng will be advantageous

• At least 4 years’ experience in road and construction projects.

• Assistant Resident Engineer should have extensive experience in the use and interpretation of major conditions of contract and in managing contractual issues.

• (Experience with General Conditions of Contract 2015 will be advantageous.)

• He/she must be fluent in spoken and written English.

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