Resident Engineer at Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa

Main Responsibilities

• Review of tender documentation and drawings to be undertaken immediately upon appointment, to identify risk and clarify any design issues
• Construction supervision and monitoring to ensure that the project remains within budget and complies with specifications
• Management of all site staff, including PLO, trainees and sub-consultants (materials laboratory, OH&S, EMP, etc)
• Report to the Engineer and liaise with contractorsContract administration duties
• Responsible for all aspects of monthly site meetings, technical site meetings and PLC meetings
• Measure and prepare monthly progress payment certificates and submit final drafts to the Engineer
• Prepare, check and submit final draft WAF’s / VO’s for approval with motivation
• Prepare, correlate and compile all documents and information that may be required by the Engineer to assess and consider any claims submitted by the Contractor and submit information with recommendation
• Implementation and adherence to quality management and quality control procedures
• Be knowledgeable on and apply the policies and procedures of the Client (SANRAL)
• Monitor the site health and safety and environmental for compliance
• Regular supervision of measures taken for the accommodation of traffic and the safety of the travelling public and accurate record keeping thereof
• Keep a daily diary of construction activities and progress
• Preparation of monthly progress reports
• Liaison with local authorities, services owners and landowners
• Mark-up and preparation of record drawings

Experience,Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience
• Knowledge of construction of pavement layers, asphalt surfacing and surfacing seals
• Experience on SANRAL projects/understanding of SANRAL procedures is preferable
• Experience with bridge design and/or construction of bridges is preferable
• Experience with construction planning and works programming
• Knowledge of FIDIC and COLTO/COTO
• Computer literacy is essential
• Proficient in MS Office and Outlook; Good working knowledge of MS Project or similar
• A valid Code 08 driver’s license with own transport

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise at all levels
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Good time management skills
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and handle pressure
• Proactive and self-started