Job Vacancy For Resident Engineer – Airports

A majority black-owned, multi-disciplinary South African consulting engineering practice which has been active throughout Southern Africa since 1972. Currently the company has a staff complement of about 250 in 10 offices across South Africa and 4 offices in southern Africa.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Fulfil all obligations delegated to the RE in terms of the Conditions of Contract (FIDIC) for the Construction Works Contract;
• Manage day-to-day construction monitoring of the project;
• Manage a team of the Engineer’s site personnel;
• Monitor and report on training, empowerment, OHS and environmental issues;
•  Oversee operations and activities of the acceptance quality control;
• Contract administration (dealing with queries from stakeholders, record keeping of drawings and instructions; measurement and payment; site meetings, client, technical and other project meetings including keeping records and minuting);
• Issuing instructions and drawings to the contractor, co-ordinate and inspect the execution of the Works by the contractor;
• Prepare and issue Variation Orders;
• Measure, check and control quantities and issue certificates for payment to the Contractor;
• Report on progress, compile estimates and forecasts;
• Implement and maintain the Quality Management System;
• Compile taking-over Certificates, as-built records and plans;
•  Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Project Director.

Qualifications

• A minimum of BSc Civil Engineering
• At least a minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience in Civil Engineering.
• Must have supervised the construction of at least two terminal buildings and/or airfield pavement projects within the last 10 years.
• In addition, should also have been a Resident Engineer on any multi-story building and/or airfield pavement construction projects of similar complexity.
• Must be a corporate member of a relevant professional body such as ECSA / ICE.
• A PMI Project Management Professional or a PRINCE 2 Practitioner or its equivalent 

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Detail and process orientated.
• Punctual and professional.
• Effective time management with the ability to follow through.
• Good rapport with stakeholders and an energetic approach to work.
• Must have no legal impediment to obtain a Ghanaian work permit.

Salary / Package

+-9000 USD p/m

Benefits

• Accommodation will be provided for throughout the contract
• Return tickets home 2x a year