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Resident Engineer - JhbFull job descriptionProject Construction ManagementManages staff on site and provides leadership guidance and mentorship.Administers contracts independently.Manage the site aspects of large complex projects and makes Construction management recommendations on alternate solutions to problems.Analyses a contractual claim and makes suitable recommendation to the engineer.Prepares and presents construction management report, institutes change in the methods.Supervises contractors on site on behalf of a client and ensures adherence to construction scope of work, which includes attending to site meetings and site instructions.Manages a group of Assistant Resident Engineers.Makes engineering decisions independently with recommendations. xc2xb7Maintains contract records in accordance with The Contract and Statutory Requirements.Records labour, material, plant and equipment usage by the contractor and prepares reports accordingly.Prepares attendance registers and takes and prepares minutes of site meetings.Carries out Performance Appraisals on site staff under his control.Assists with training of emerging contractors before and during construction.Assists the contractors with the interpretation of the contract technical specifications and drawings.Liaises with the community, municipalities and where necessary departmental officials on construction related matters.Provides project progress information to the design team for monthly reporting for the client.Fully versed on best practice documents that are available.Ensures full and accountable compliance to the NC Quality Management System (QMS).Ensures financial control and reporting on contracts.Ensures contract specifications and contractual obligations are fully complied with project construction managementHealth and Safety, Contract Administration and ProcurementEnsures that the site operates in accordance with the current Occupational Health and Safety Act.Stays current on new safety and construction codes and legislation.Maintains Contract records in accordance with The Contract and Statutory RequirementsPrepares the Contract Payment Certificates in accordance with the Specific Project Requirements.Attends site inspections, pre and post Tender Workshop, site meetings when called upon to do so.Informs Client of hand-over meeting and prepares completion and final certificationCalculates and prepares material requests and orders materials on behalf of the Client for contractors when necessary.Records labour, material, plant and equipment usage by the contractor and prepares reports thereon.Prepares close out reports.Undertakes site audits in accordance to the NC QMS.Advises the Engineer regarding claims on projects and prepares initial response.Analyses SEQ and provides recommendations to the Engineer.Tendering and marketing activitiesDevelops personal relationships with, and professional respect of, your peers and superiors in Naidu and the clients with whom you interact.Develops close working relationships with, and professional respect of, your peers and superiors in Naidu Consulting.Develops a close working relationship with, and professional respect of the clients with whom you interact.Attends Naidu Consulting sponsored and industry functions and effectively network on behalf of the company.Assists in drawing up tenders and/or writing proposals independently.Aligns self and personal effort to the Naidu Mission / Vision / Shared values and Strategic Imperatives.Developing self and othersProvides technical guidance and mentorship to assistant resident engineers, junior engineers and technicians working for you.Through proper exploration of engineering principles and concepts, effectively briefs both site and office junior engineering staff and draughts people.Assists others in achieving professional registration by continued participation in the mentorship scheme and the spontaneous mentoring of others.Achieves continued Professional Development through regular attendance at industry seminars and workshops.Takes post-graduate courses in line with own and company development requirements.QualificationsBachelor of Science /Technology/National Diploma in Civil EngineeringRegistered with ECSA as a Professional Civil Engineer/Technologist respectivelyMaintains professional registration on an ongoing basisExperience7 -8 years [Pr.Eng and/or Pr.Tech] or 15 years [NDip] relevant experience in a Civil Engineering Consultancy EnvironmentJob Type: Full-time

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