Cape Town: Lead Engineer: Contracts posted by Milton Resourcing

About the Role

The successful candidate will form part of the Transportation team to deliver ad-hoc pavement design assistance and contract management on roads projects in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. The Lead Engineer: Contracts will develop and deliver projects through various stages of design from feasibility studies to detailed design, contractor procurement, contract documentation, and contract administration during construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular liaison and reporting to the Executive Manager or other Responsible Person as per project requirements.
• Procure professional sub service providers and management thereof.
• Co-ordinate and supervise the production of site designs and reporting inputs by supporting staff.
• Work in a team to perform and assist with airfield and road pavement investigations, desktop studies and pavement analysis.
• Scheduling and coordinating laboratory and in-field investigations and testing.
• The production of ad-hoc pavement designs and design reports using relevant standards for multiple projects at any given time.
• Prepare tender documentation including detailed specifications, general conditions of contract and schedules of quantities.
• Contribute to technical innovation to improve engineering efficiency and / or design solutions.
• Attend client and technical meetings and compile minutes as and when required.
• Review of Subcontractor Tender and Quotation Documentation and tender evaluations.
• Review and finalise the Contractors monthly payment certificates and reporting.
• Confirm Contractors daily plant and equipment on site and daily production rates.
• Compilation of estimate final project costs and monthly updates.
• Project financial management and reporting.
• Contract administration during construction and close out phase of project.
• Compile and/or review close out reports.
• Review as-built data and drawings.
• Dealing with contractual claims and disputes.
• Client liaison, including meetings and reporting.
• Manage the technical outputs of direct reports.
• Management and supervision of direct reports.
• Mentor graduate engineers, technologists and technicians.
• Maintain regular and continued professional development through on the job training, in-house courses, seminars or outsourced specialist training.
• Participate in professional organizations for marketing, industry recognition and networking.
• Keep abreast with technology development and research in the field of construction materials, mix designs, seal designs and construction methodology.
• Compliance with and managing direct reports compliance with the companys Quality Management System (ISO9001:2015) Business Management System (BMS) and the Project Management Online Guide (PMOG).

Requirements

• BSc / BEng / BTech in Civil engineering with Professional registration as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• 10 years experience in the civil consulting engineering industry.
• At least 5 years relevant experience (after obtaining professional registration) as a Contracts Engineer on road / runway / taxiway rehabilitation and/or new surfaced roads projects.
• Experience in pavement investigations and design will be advantageous.
• Strong technical skills in civil engineering, with a focus on road construction and infrastructure projects.
• Administrative and human resource management experience with excellent leadership skills.
• Extensive experience in the use of SAICE GCC and FIDIC forms of contract.
• Experience in NEC and JBCC will be advantageous.
• Specific experience related to construction monitoring and contract administration of roads (gravel and surfaced) and/or airport projects.
• Clear knowledge and understanding of the function and pavement engineering principals (Rigid Pavement and Flexible Pavements), pavement failures, pavement investigations and pavement material test methods.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction designs such as surfacing seal designs, asphalt designs, cement stabilization designs and concrete designs.
• Strong knowledge of materials behavior related standard specifications.
• Strong knowledge of roads construction, maintenance and rehabilitation practices.
• Experience in tender processes, contract documentation, and claims handling.
• Negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Experience in South African construction law and contract regulations.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills coupled with a sense of urgency and a participative management style to interact with contractors, clients, and team members.
• Computer literacy in MS Office, MS Projects, Contract Management tools. Capabilities in Pavement modelling software will be advantageous.
• Have a keen eye for detail, organized and work accurately under pressure.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• Confidence to seek clarification of instructions and work scope.

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel locally and in Africa for extended periods of time as and when required.
• Valid South African drivers license (minimum Code B) without restrictions.