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Resident Engineer - GautengFull job descriptionGIBBxe2x80x99s 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 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 positionsCore PurposeTo manage and co-ordinate construction of Bulk Infrastructure services which includes: Bulk earthworks, Water and Sewer, Roads and Stormwater, some internal electrical reticulation on site on behalf of the Engineer. The ability to understand the Engineer`s design, providing the correct interpretation of the Engineer`s drawings and specifications, and to monitor that work is carried out in accordance to the drawings as well as the project xe2x80x99s quality requirements. To administer the contract in accordance with the GCC 2015. Ability to interpret contractorxe2x80x99s construction programme.Key Performance AreasResponsible for total site management and project implementation.Maintain a full time presence on site (working hours to be agreed) and act as liaison between the Contractor and the Engineer`s design office.An all rounder-professional, comfortable working with building, civil, structural, electrical and mechanical Contractors, fully conversant with the technical issues and the building processes in the construction of civil, structural and building services works.Assist with initial setting of quality standards and control procedures and thereafter continuously monitor the supervision and quality control process carried out by the Contractor/sConstantly review work procedures and monitor use of construction materialsExamine Contractorxe2x80x99s proposed programme and comment when necessaryMonitor that the contractor performs duties in compliance with design and specificationsMaking sure that work is carried out to the client's standards, specification, correct materials, workmanship, and scheduleBecoming familiar with all the relevant drawings and written instructions, checking them, and using them as a reference when inspecting the worksProvide contractor with technical interpretation of engineering design drawings and specificationsOverall technical inspections of work in progress and preparing progress reports.To ensure there is full co-ordination of various services and avoid clash of services on siteSite administration which includes assisting the Engineers with payment certificates, signing off quality management forms, maintain appropriate site documentation and records of design change and compile regular progress reportsMaintain a site diaryReceive contractorxe2x80x99s claims on behalf of the EngineerEvaluate contractorxe2x80x99s claims and recommend to the Engineer for a Ruling/sIssuing site instructions (within predefined limits) on behalf of the Engineer.Having a working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and bringing any shortfalls observed to the attention of the Engineer.Taking measurements and samples on site to make sure that the work and the materials meet the specifications and quality standardsBeing familiar with legal and Contractual requirements and checking that the work complies with them, including a full working knowledge of GCC 2015 form of contract.Rigorous and detailed inspection of materials and workmanship throughout the construction processArrange the completion of xe2x80x9cas-builtxe2x80x9d drawings, construction completion report and associated documentation. Job RequirementsQualifications:BTech or BEng/BScEng in the built Environment preferably civil engineeringProfessional Registration from a recognized professional body within the Built Environment specifically, PrTechni or PrTech or PrEng, PrCPM will be an added advantage.Experience:A minimum of 10 to 15 years in site supervision, Construction Management and Contract Administration including experience as a Clerk of Works/Resident Engineer/Site Engineer/Site Agent on major Bulk Civil engineering worksKnowledge of the OH&S Act, environmental requirements and its applicationsAdministrative capabilities and report writing skillsKnowledge of Civil Services (Bulk Earthworks, Roads, Stormwater, Water, Sewer)Exceptional communication skills written and oralComputer Competency: MS Office Suite including MS ProjectsAdditional Requirements:Valid driverxe2x80x99s licenseOwn transport suitable for use for site workTraceable portfolio of evidence that demonstrate experience in similar works (minimum of 5 such projects)

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