Open Positions at GIBB Engineering and Architecture

Key Performance Areas

• Monitor the Contractor’s progress of projects on site
• Refer significant queries on design/engineering matters to the RE
• Ensure that the design specs/other problems that may have relevance to future designs are bought to the attention of the RE
• Apply relevant and applicable clauses of Conditions of Contract to the project
• Liaise with the Contractor’s Site Agent with regard to all aspects of the work
• Assist the RE in communicating with the public via the Community Liaison Officer and report to the Engineer when necessary
• Assist the RE in attending and/or chairing formal site meetings with the Contractor and Client
• Maintain complete records of all construction supervision and progress reports, technical records (including geotechnical test results) and Site Instructions and collect and maintain records of all other appropriate site information such as weather, labour etc.
• Coordinate updating of the construction drawings, preparation of new drawings by the Lead Design Engineer if necessary and ensure timely distribution of the drawings to the Contractors and the Consultant’s supervision staff.
• Assist the Survey and Quantity Surveyor or Cost Engineer to ensure that all survey work required for measurement checking is timeously carried out
• Oversee the production of “as-built” drawings by the CAD Technician
• Coordinate the production of progress reports, financial reviews, cash flow forecasts, special reports (including the commission tests and geotechnical reports) and contractual certifications, as required by the RE.
• Assist the RE with Environmental Management of the Contractor’s work
• Coordinate and review weekly and monthly reports generated by the Employer’s Environmental Representative and the Health and Safety Officer and assist with correspondence to the Contractor to address non-compliance issues
• Line function manager for the Employer’s Environmental Representative, Health and Safety Officer, Surveyor, Engineering Geologist
• Coordinate with the Chief Design Engineers to ensure timely distribution of construction drawings to Contractors and supervision staff
• Assist the construction AREs in the interpretation of the Contract and the handling of variations, claims etc.

Requirements

Job Requirements 

Qualification:

• Tertiary qualification (BScEng or equivalent)
• Professionally registered with ECSA as a PrEng or in the process of registration.
• Professional registered with SACPMP as PrCPM an advantage

Experience:

• 5-10+ years’ experience in civil construction projects
• Experience managing in civil construction projects

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Key Performance Areas:

• Project Management including engineering and construction, Controls and Deliverables Management
• Risk Management
• Resource Management
• Budget and Cost Management
• Planning, Monitoring and Control
• HSEQ Management
• Opportunities and Proposals Management

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Experience must be in management and delivery of Multidisciplinary Capital projects in the Petro-Chemical environment.
• Sound project management competencies with practical application experience, covering both project management process and knowledge areas (PMBoK)
• Interfacing and/or working experience with Sasol as an advantage
• Understand all aspects of projects and be able to coordinate and maximize efficiency
• Thorough management knowledge, organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills
• The ability to work with multiple projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices

Qualifications:

• Degree/Higher National Diploma in Engineering at University or University of Technology (Technikon) - must
• Post Graduate Project Engineering qualification at University or University of Technology (Technikon) - wish
• Professional Registration with SACPCMP as Pr. PM, or eligible for registration

Experience:

• Minimum of 20 years engineering experience in a Petrochemical within a multidisciplinary project management, project controls and delivery experience
• Minimum of 7 years as Project Manager in Petrochemical/ Oil & Gas within a multidisciplinary project team across all project stages.
• Working experience with Sasol
• Strong PMBoK knowledge
• Excellent Risk Management knowledge
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Expert Contract knowledge and alignment to client requirements
• Thorough knowledge in time management, leadership of others and decision-making skills