Specialist Construction Engineer (3032) at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

Minimum Requirements

• BSc. / B.Eng. / B.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering at an NQF Level 7.
• A minimum 10 years’ experience as a Civil Engineer (Roads)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Construction Contracts Management.
• Minimum 3 years managerial experience.
• Experience in managing relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer / Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Must be registered as a Professional Manager with the SACPCMP

Added advantage:

• M.Eng / MSc / MTech in Engineering (Civil / Transportation) will be advantageous.

Workplace Competencies

KNOWLEDGE:

• Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards and specifications, as well as the FIDIC Suite of General Conditions of Contract and relevant legislation.
• The ability to demonstrate attention to detail and sound engineering and project management judgement and work well under pressure.
• Extensive knowledge of civil design and Construction practices related to road works, as well as the road network maintenance and operations activities.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications and legislation.
• Ability to manage and oversee the successful management of critical strategic internal, public and media stakeholders.
• Ability to evaluate available options and select an appropriate course of action to achieve a specific objective or solve a problem.
• Ability to examine information and facts in detail to gain a comprehensive understanding.
• Sound ability to manage contracts made with third party vendors, contractors or consultants and the ability to negotiate, support and manage the effectiveness of those contracts.

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• Manage teams of people for simple and complex co-located processes and train, develop and coach team, assisting with activities as needed.
• Accountable for setting and management of budget allocation for area of control.
• Ability to evaluate available options and select an appropriate course of action to achieve a specific objective or solve a problem.
• Ability to objectively analyse and evaluate issues and factual evidence in order to form judgements.
• Extensive experience in the planning, design, and Construction of road infrastructure projects.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Planning of Community Development Projects

• Liaise with Provincial Construction Managers to advise on the Construction CAPEX Projects pipeline, scope identification, planning, design and implementation.
• Prepare and manage overall budget for Construction CAPEX Projects and ensure funding is available.
• Determine resources (i.e. Project Managers) required to execute planned Construction CAPEX projects and if adequate capacity is available.
• Assign Construction CAPEX projects and associated budget to Provincial Construction Managers to execute.

Technical specialist support

• Provide input during the design and Construction phases of Construction CAPEX projects with regards to the sustainability, socio-economic impacts on communities.
• Actively participate in the relevant functional working group for Construction CAPEX projects.
• Share industry knowledge and experience with colleagues.
• Provide feedback on the performance of the ITIS SMMEs reporting.
• 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.

National Construction CAPEX Project oversight

• Proactively monitor the progress of all Construction CAPEX projects nationally, financial performance and cashflows, issues and risks, transformation targets and any other project or contract related matters
• Prepare regular management and operational reports Construction CAPEX projects including issues, finances and/or performance of contracts.
• Review all Construction CAPEX Projects related information captured in ITIS Provincially
• Conduct regular status meetings with Construction CAPEX Contract Engineers to discuss the progress of Construction CAPEX 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 stakeholders.

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• Provide advice on all contractual matters related to Construction CAPEX contracts.
• Guide and support Construction CAPEX Contract engineers with project management and community engagement related activities when required
• Conduct ad-hoc site visits to monitor that Construction CAPEX works are executed consistently across the country 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) in Construction CAPEX projects from national level
• Participate and Monitor engagement and ongoing communication with local communities.
• Ensure all required documentation is electronically uploaded into the records management system and ITIS and/or submitted for physical storage.
• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor the performance of Construction CAPEX Contract Engineers and provide feedback to enable professional growth

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, Construction managers and Project managers in engagement meetings as and when required.
• Respond to media queries relating to Construction CAPEX projects.
• Ensure internal collaboration and co-operation.
• Promote aims and objectives of SANRAL

Audit and Risk Management

• Ensure that all construction CAPEX 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 Construction CAPEX project contracts