Resident Engineer at Zutari

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-time on-site supervision and management of roads and transportation construction projects.
• Ensuring compliance with project specifications, design drawings, and applicable standards.
• Monitoring construction progress, quality control, and ensuring adherence to project timelines.
• Conducting regular site inspections and issuing site instructions as necessary.
• Coordinating closely with contractors, consultants, clients, and stakeholders.
• Preparation and management of daily, weekly, and monthly site reports according to North West Public Works standards.
• Managing construction documentation and maintaining accurate records of site activities in alignment with government auditing requirements.
• Ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance on site.
• Managing contractual claims, variations, and certification of contractor payments.
• Facilitating effective communication between the site team, design office, and clients.
• Ensuring adherence to government procurement processes and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity and compliance with CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board) guidelines and tender management.

Minimum Requirements:

• B Eng, BSc (Eng), or B-Tech in Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a Resident Engineer or similar role specifically in roads and transportation projects.
• Strong technical knowledge in roads construction methods, materials, and standards.
• Proven capability in contract administration and management of contractors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective client and stakeholder management.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, capable of prioritising tasks effectively.
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve on-site technical and construction issues.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Advantageous Competencies:

• Experience working directly with government and private sector clients.
• Additional certification or qualification in construction management or project management.
• Proficiency with relevant construction and project management software.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing large site teams and complex road projects.
• Experience managing and reporting on budgets and expenditure according to government auditing standards.