Provincial RRM Contract Engineer (2946) at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc. / B.Eng. / B.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering at an NQF Level 7
• Registered as a Professional Engineer / Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• A minimum 10 years’ experience as a Civil Engineer (Roads)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Routine Road Maintenance Contract Management,
• Minimum 3 years managerial experience
• Experience in managing relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders

ADVANTAGEOUS

• M. Eng / MSc in Engineering (Civil / Transportation) will be advantageous
• FIDIC Training Certification
• PMI professional certification or other relevant project management courses advantageous
• SACPCMP Professional Manager.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Planning of RRM Projects

• Liaise with Provincial Construction Contract Engineer to advise on the network condition assessments to enable the planning and scheduling a pipeline of major rehabilitation or and/or Capex projects on new and existing routes,
• Prepare and manage overall budget for RRM and ensure funding is available
• Determine resources (i.e. RRM Contract Engineers) required to execute planned projects and if adequate capacity is available
• Assign RRM projects and associated budget to RRM Contract Engineers to execute.

Oversee Procurement for all RRM contracts

• Participate in the compilation of new and the revision of existing proforma procurement documents for all RRM projects
• Review, provide input, and approve tender documentation for the appointment of RRM Consultants and RRM Contractors
• Ensure compliance to SANRAL’s procurement policy
• Review all contracts for RRM projects.

Provincial RRM Project oversight

• Proactively monitor the progress of all RRM projects Provincially, financial  performance and cashflows, issues and risks, transformation targets and any other project or contract related matters
• Prepare regular management and operational reports for Provincial RRM projects including issues, finances and/or performance of contracts.
• Review all RRM related information captured in IT IS Provincially
• Conduct regular status meetings with RRM Contract Engineers to discuss the progress of RRM projects, financial performance and cashflows, issues and risks, and any other project or contract related matters
• Manage any contractual issues (including disputes and claims) on projects that have been escalated by the RRM Contract Engineer
• Provide advice on all contractual matters related to RRM contracts.
• Guide and support RRM Contract engineers with project management and community engagement related activities when required
• Conduct ad-hoc site visits to monitor that RRM works are executed consistently across the region and according to SANRAL standards and specifications. Ensure that environmental and occupational health and safety standards are adhered to
• Monitor performance of Project Liaison Committees (PLC) from Provincial level
• Participate and Monitor engagement and ongoing communication with local communities
• Ensure all required documentation is electronically uploaded into the records management system and IT IS and/or submitted for physical storage
• Prepare and distribute management reports for RRM
• Review payment certificates and all information captured in ITIS before approval
• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor the performance of RRM Contract Engineers and provide feedback to enable professional growth

Technical advisory & support

• Provide input during the design and construction phases of projects with regards to the maintainability of the asset i.e. ensure the efficiency, effectiveness and safety of maintenance works
• Actively participate in the relevant functional working group for RRM Share knowledge and experience with colleagues
• Provide feedback on the performance of the ITIS RRM and Incident Desktop and Mobile modules
• Maintain good working relationships with all colleagues in all regions and areas of expertise
• Pursue and research best practice and consider innovation in project lifecycle
• Participate in the development and improvement of standards and specifications for SANRAL
•  Promote SANRAL’s credibility and promote aims and objectives of SANRAL.

Communication and Stakeholder Relations Management

• Maintain a good working relationship with all colleagues in all Provinces and areas of expertise.
• Cultivate and maintain a good working relationship with key internal and external stakeholders, consultants and contractors.
• Attend and provide support to Provincial Head, Operations and Maintenance Manager and RRM Contract Engineers in stakeholder engagement meetings as and when required.
• Respond to media queries relating to RRM projects.
• Ensure internal collaboration and co-operation.
• Promote aims and objectives of SANRAL.

Audit and Risk Management

• Ensure that all RRM contract documentation is electronically uploaded into ITIS and the records management system and/or submitted for physical storage
• Oversee and monitor the timeous provision of Audit and Risk responses relating to RRM contracts