Exciting opportunity alert!
Join a dynamic mid-sized construction firm in Cape Town as a Site Engineer and play a pivotal role in driving project success!
Your mission:
- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of construction project management
- Ensure compliance with engineering specs, industry standards, and regulations
- Foster seamless communication with contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders
- Bring projects to life with precision and expertise
Be part of a team that builds excellence!
Main job function Site Management Oversee and manage construction activities at the site, ensuring adherence to
project specifications, codes, and safety regulations.
Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, identify potential issues and
ensure compliance with engineering and design requirements.
Collaborate closely with project managers, architects and subcontractors to ensure
timely project completion.
Supervising and managing construction projects from start to finish, ensuring
adherence to project plans and specifications.
Manage Site Engineers & Foremen on more than 1 project.
Maintain productivity on site in line with programme.
Representing the company at project and technical meetings
Ensure monthly Reports, QA Docs, Registers and other are up to date.
Technical Analysing and interpreting engineering drawings, survey reports and other
technical documentation to guide the construction process.
Reporting project updates, milestones and potential risks to the project manager
and key stakeholders.
Providing technical guidance and expertise to resolve construction-related
challenges.
Understanding construction details and making sure Foremen understand them
Drawing up method statements for tasks on site
Doing site inspections related to all trades in line with QA policy
Managing record keeping on site incl.
cubes, test results, delivery notes, etc.
Manage all foremen and staff on site.
Cost Control Planning and overseeing allocating resources, materials and equipment to optimise project efficiency.
Monitoring project costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities and adhering to
budget constraints.
Place orders for approval by Site Agent/ Contracts Manager
Manage Breakages and materials stock
Maintain and issue variances/ instructions to QS and ensure that these are submitted timeously
Substantiate capital expenditure and hire costs if required
Reporting & Documentation Have fortnightly reports concluded timeously for checking by Site Agent/ PM/ CM
Ensure adjustments to programme are justified by Delays & or EOT's
Check QA sheets and site QA weekly and sign off on it
Draft IRS for checking and updating by Site Agent or Contracts Manager
Submit EOT's, NOPD's, etc.
under guidance of CM/PM/ Site Agent
Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, site diaries,
Change orders and quality control measures.
Qualifications A bachelors degree in civil engineering from an accredited university or college.
4-5 years of experience as a site engineer, civil engineer or an equivalent role.
Demonstrated proficiency in managing and supervising construction projects.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, other software.
Ability to manage multiple construction projects at various stages of their lifecycle.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and regulations.
Competent in assessing, interpreting and presenting survey reports and other critical data for stakeholders and shareholders.
Excellent project management and organisational skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with effective communication.
Ability to work effectively in a team and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
Attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results.
Thorough knowledge of the Building Code, safety regulations and standards.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and management skills.
Knowledge of sustainable construction practices.
Understanding of budgeting and cost control
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position.
Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks.
We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.