Site Agent at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

PURPOSE

The Site Engineer drafts the overall project programme and plan for a specific project in conjunction
with the Planner, in line with tender and contract requirements, and ensures appropriate systems are
put in place to monitor and report on progress against plan. They provide administrative support in
setting up, managing and maintaining the management operating system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

BUSINESS / FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Execute project responsibilities in line with organisational strategy, in order to achieve set goals
• Report to Project Manager and Planner on project programme and plan execution and trends
• Execute programme monitoring and reporting role for a specific project, in support of broader business requirements
• Monitor information relating to project compliance and adherence to policies, procedures, practices and legislative requirements at all levels, identify gaps, and propose improvements to the Project Manager
• Identify and escalate issues that may arise from conflicts between internal and external stakeholder requirements
• Effectively plan the allocation and utilisation of resources in line with project strategy, to ensure effective project delivery, as well as considering lead times, procurement policies and cashflow projections
• Support implementation of continuous improvement and other business initiatives on the project
• Provide inputs to project end report to the Planner and Project Manage

FINANCIAL, COMMERCIAL & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

• Give inputs to draft programme for tender requirements on ad hoc basis
• Give inputs to translating the tender and contracts requirements into a workable project programme and plan for the project, considering scope, timing, costs, resources and legislative requirements, in conjunction with the Planner
• Put processes and systems in place on site to gather information for production monitoring, and for tracking progress against programme and plan
• Collect and input data, and deliver regular reports to update the management team on project progress, making effective use of data and presenting data trends in a user friendly manner

SHEQ MANAGEMENT

• Ensure all work is executed within SHEQ standards
• Support SHEQ functions with relevant management information to identify and analyse trends and risks

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Maintain working relationship with project management team across all levels, to ensure accurate and effective data is provided timeously
• Interface with head office support roles, including a matrix reporting relationship with the Planner

OPERATIONS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Monitor and analyse project effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative tools
• Recommend and implement modifications to improve effectiveness and attain project milestones
• Plan, co-ordinate and monitor activities of assigned project to develop and implement procedures, processes and systems
• Develop detailed task lists and work effort assessment, to set appropriate work standards for productivity attainment

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Execute own work within professional standards, on time, in full, on standard and first time right
• Assist and coach staff where required to work with the controls and data input systems as required, as well as coaching managers on using reports effectively

CULTURE & CLIMATE

• Ensure a positive work context is established and maintained, as pertaining to their interactions with staff
• Build a culture of continuous improvement for the duration of the project
• Align with client culture requirements as agreed with Project Management team, to enhance the client relationship

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: Civil Eng Diploma or BTech Civil or Quantity Surveying Diploma Preferred : Training and competency on relevant systems and software
• Analytical qualification or training preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Technical: 2-3 years experience in working as a Technician across various areas of construction projects, with full understanding of the scope of a construction project
• Experience in planning and setting up construction projects preferred
• Managerial: At least 1-2 years experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a construction environment, at Section Engineer level

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Solid understanding of the Mining and Construction Industries with specific emphasis on Fraser Alexander Construction business
• Financial and budgeting control and reporting
• Knowledge of specific planning software and technology
• Excellent presentation skills