GIBB's multi-award-winning Integrated Infrastructure (WIIG) Sector provides the roots for communities using innovative and sustainable engineering design, urban planning, and advisory services. Here you will find an environment conducive to helping you make the most of your abilities and skills. This Sector is looking for another talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a Assistant Resident Engineer. We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements 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
Supervises contractors on site on behalf of a client and monitors adherence to construction scope of work, which includes attending to site meetings and site instructions.
Key Performance Areas
Monitor the Contractor's progress of projects on site
Refer significant queries on design/engineering matters to the RE
Ensure that the design specs/other problems that may have relevance to future designs are bought to the attention of the RE
Apply relevant and applicable clauses of Conditions of Contract to the project
Liaise with the Contractor's Site Agent with regard to all aspects of the work
Assist the RE in communicating with the public via the Community Liaison Officer and report to the Engineer when necessary
Assist the RE in attending and/or chairing formal site meetings with the Contractor and Client
Maintain complete records of all construction supervision and progress reports, technical records (including geotechnical test results) and Site Instructions and collect and maintain records of all other appropriate site information such as weather, labour etc.
Coordinate updating of the construction drawings, preparation of new drawings by the Lead Design Engineer if necessary and ensure timely distribution of the drawings to the Contractors and the Consultant's supervision staff.
Assist the Survey and Quantity Surveyor or Cost Engineer to ensure that all survey work required for measurement checking is timeously carried out
Oversee the production of "as-built" drawings by the CAD Technician
Coordinate the production of progress reports, financial reviews, cash flow forecasts, special reports (including the commission tests and geotechnical reports) and contractual certifications, as required by the RE.
Assist the RE with Environmental Management of the Contractor's work
Coordinate and review weekly and monthly reports generated by the Employer's Environmental Representative and the Health and Safety Officer and assist with correspondence to the Contractor to address non-compliance issues
Line function manager for the Employer's Environmental Representative, Health and Safety Officer, Surveyor, Engineering Geologist
Coordinate with the Chief Design Engineers to ensure timely distribution of construction drawings to Contractors and supervision staff
Assist the construction AREs in the interpretation of the Contract and the handling of variations, claims etc.
Job Requirements
Qualification:
Tertiary qualification (BScEng or equivalent)
Professionally registered with ECSA as a PrEng or in the process of registration.
Professional registered with SACPMP as PrCPM an advantage
Experience:
5-10+ years' experience in civil construction projects
Experience managing in civil construction projects
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