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Mid/intermediate level Resident Engineer role.
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3 to 6 years’ experience in construction monitoring and quality assurance.
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Position requires relocation to the Northern Cape.
Description:
A self-motivated Mid/intermediate Resident Engineer is required to join a team on a fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will be based on-site in the Northern Cape for the duration of the contract and will report to the Project Manager.
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3 to 6 years of relevant experience in construction monitoring and supervision.
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BEng (Civil) or BTech (Civil).
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Proficiency in construction quality assurance.
Requirements (Mandatory):
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Proficiency in project monitoring (time and cost).
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Strong interpersonal communication skills.
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Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MS Project, and MS Office.
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Valid South African driver’s license.
Preferred Skills and Attributes:
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Experience in using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
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Strong negotiation skills.
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Dynamic, self-motivated, and takes responsibility for tasks.
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Strong organizational, time-management skills, and attention to detail.
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Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Ability to read and interpret contract documents, construction drawings, bills of quantities, and project specifications.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Main Duties:
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Conduct construction site monitoring, including QA/QC, inspection of works, record keeping, material approvals, issuing site instructions, adjudication of claims, and certification of works.
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Address deviations from specified construction materials and procedures with the Design Engineer.
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Oversee field site activities and provide technical advice on construction and design.
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Issue site instructions and correspondence to relevant stakeholders.
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Measure quantities and compile schedules of quantities.
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Liaise with the design engineer for clarifications on drawings, construction methodology, and specifications.
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Attend meetings with clients and contractors.
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Monitor site progress, evaluate contractor progress reports, and provide schedule feedback to avoid delays.
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Review and approve contract submittals and payment applications.
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Adjudicate claims submitted by the contractor.
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Participate in contract close-out activities.
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Conduct progress meetings with contractors and relevant personnel, reporting on any issues as necessary.
Terms of Employment:
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Fixed-term contract for 18 months.
Salary Package:
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Market-related salary, including company benefits, dependent on experience and qualifications.
