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Resident Engineer- Mining Infrastructure Department

Resident Engineer- Mining Infrastructure Department

  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in construction monitoring and supervision.
  • BEng (Civil) or BTech (Civil)
  • Willing to relocate to the Northern Cape

Department: Mining Infrastructure Department
Terms of employment: Fixed term Contract - 12 months
Salary package: Market related salary including company benefits, dependent on individuals experience and qualifications.
Closing Date: 14/02/2025

Jones & Wagener is seeking to employ a self-motivated intermediate Resident Engineer to join our 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 shall report to the Project Manager based at our head office in Rivonia, Johannesburg.

The requirements associated with the position are as follows (mandatory):

  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in construction monitoring and supervision.
  • BEng (Civil) or BTech (Civil).
  • Proficiency in construction quality assurance.
  • Proficiency in project monitoring (time and cost).
  • Interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MS Project and MS Office.
  • Valid South African driver’s license.

Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:

  • Experience in using ACAD Civil3D.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Dynamic, self-motivated, takes responsibility and ownership of tasks.
  • Solid organization, time-management skills, and attention to detail.
  • Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to read and interpret contract documents, construction drawings, bill of quantities and project specifications.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

The main duties associated with the position include the following:

  • Undertake construction site monitoring activities including QA/QC, inspection of the works, record keeping, approval of materials, issuing of site instructions, adjudication of claims, and certification of the works.
  • Discuss deviations from specified construction materials and procedures with Design Engineer.
  • Oversee field site activities and provide technical advice on construction and design.
  • Issue site instructions and correspondence to Employer and Contractor.
  • Measurement of quantities and compiling schedules of quantities.
  • Liaise with design engineer where clarifications on drawings, construction methodology and specification are required.
  • Attend meetings with clients and contractor.
  • Monitor progress on site, evaluating progress reports submitted by the Contractor and providing schedule inputs/feedback to Contractor to avoid delays.
  • Review and approve contract submittals and payment applications to the Contractor.
  • Adjudication of claims submitted by the Contractor.
  • Participate in contract close-out activities.
  • Conduct progress meetings with the contractor and appropriate personnel and report on any issues, as necessary.