Civil Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client, a National legacy manufacturing company, is searching for a highly skilled Civil Engineer with demonstrated Project Management competencies to establish and lead companywide projects and initiatives, advising the business on all project elements, including engineering design, quality planning, installation, commissioning and ensuring that projects are executed within budget, scope and agreed timelines.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

• BSc or B Eng Engineering (Civil), together with a recognised Project Management qualification
• 5 – 8 years experience with a proven track record in managing medium to large sized engineering/technical projects
• SACPCMP registration an added advantage

• Budgeting and financial management
• OHS Act and related Regulations, National Building Regulations, National Fire Protection Association Requirements
• MS Office Suite Packages
• MS Projects
• SAP Knowledge
• ISO 9001
• CIDB and NFPA Knowledge
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Skills
• Contractor Management

• Overall accountability for assigned projects
• Coordinate all project elements including engineering design, quality planning, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and final buy-off phases
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor the assigned projects
• Directly manage all aspects of the project life cycle with stakeholders to oversee the various phases of a project
• Manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed–on time, cost, and quality parameters
• Communicate with Senior Management and key stakeholders on all aspects related to assigned projects
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert in routinely briefing key stakeholders on different aspects of assigned projects
• Execute required modifications on any utilities or facilities on the premises in line with business requirements
• Facilitate the development of and provide input into budgets for small, medium to large projects
• Ensure accurate budgeting and budget review in terms of expected deliverables for project accountability
• Regularly monitors assigned project budgets and take corrective action as appropriate
• Manage and report on variances in actual vs. budget expenditure for projects
• Assist with obtaining approval for additional/unbudgeted expenditure relating to projects
• Produce progress and information reports according to requirements and timelines
• Prepare and submit programme and/or project reports or ad hoc reports for Board or Board Committees as and when required
• Manage performance of service providers working on projects to ensure deliverables are achieved according to project scope
• Provide support to the Project Management Office
• Responsible for assigned projects’ risk management
• Ensure project compliance to the company's policies and procedures, all applicable laws, by-laws, and regulations relevant to assigned projects
• Ensure adherence to the risk management plan, identifying potential threats or risks to progress and proactively implement corrective action as necessary
• Ensure that effective internal and external project management systems are adhered to and improved to minimise risk in terms of project delivery within timelines
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications
• Support all training initiatives regarding systems, policies, and procedures to minimise non-conformances
• Ensure safety regulations on projects are adhered to by identifying hazards associated with assigned tasks and escalating hazards that cannot be mitigated
• Compile all technical specifications accurately and develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans
• Provide guidance to business owners and sponsors of the projects
• Ensure the effective execution of facilities-related projects to meet business objectives in accordance with specifications
• Compile project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, performance standards, and preparing cost estimates
• Devise project implementation strategies, soliciting involvement and participation of suppliers, other team members, and business as may be appropriate
• Manage overall resource requirements for projects, tracking allocation and prioritisation
• Conduct analysis regarding cost, time, and impact on projects, evaluate, organise, and prioritise workload within a schedule
• Coordinate and control all projects related to the construction and engineering systems for the organisation
• Establish controls and manage effective change, test, and quality mechanisms necessary to ensure project success and to mitigate possible project breaches, issues, risks, and challenges
• Ensure projects compliance with the organisation’s project management methodology and enforce standards across the organisation
• Manage third-party contractors, identify engineering problems, and ensure solutions are implemented
• Control project plan, review designs, specifications, schedules, changes, and recommend actions
• Develop a Quality Control plan for all projects and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Manage overall compliance with all laws, by-laws, and regulations relevant to the function by adhering to the risk management plan, identifying potential threats or risks, and proactively implementing corrective actions as deemed necessary
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations and standards are adhered to in line with the legal requirements (OHS Act & its regulations, CIDB, NFPA, etc.)
• Advise the business on all project risks and make recommendations, prepare monthly project status reports or as may be required
• Monitor installation, commissioning, and ensure that equipment operates according to requirements after installation
• Work with the Projects Office to facilitate project team meetings and hold regular status meetings with project stakeholders, including Project Sponsors
• Prepare project financials and procurement documentation in collaboration with business owners