Project Engineer (SA Projects)

SUMMARY:
An opportunity for an experienced PROJECT ENGINEER is required for permanent employment based in SA Projects.

POSITION INFO:

NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE

Title: Project Engineer

Area: SA Projects

Travel: Local / Regional / National / International Projects

Industry: Large / Heavy Industry Exp/Exp.

Ref No.: TRG 2141

Salary: TCTC = South African Market related basic + M/Aid + Pension + Retention Allowance (avail/neg) TBC

Start Date: As soon as possible

An opportunity for an experienced PROJECT ENGINEER is required for permanent employment based in SA Projects.

• The function of a Project Engineer (PE) is to support the project manager with the engineering and technical operations on projects.
• You will report to the Engineering Manager - Projects, but your primary responsibility will be towards the individual projects that you are assigned to.
• As an extension of the Project Manager, the PE is ultimately responsible for understanding and accomplishing the customer’s goals while protecting and promoting the interests of the company’s technologies in all matters.
• Project Engineers might be assigned to manage smaller technical projects on their own.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

ESTIMATING PHASE

• The PE could be asked to visit the site to familiarize you with the site conditions and scope of work.
• Assist the Contracts pursuit department on large capital pursuits, to prepare quantity take-offs as required.
• Assist Project Manager in review of contracts and proposals.
• Review specifications and scope of work.

PURCHASING

• Creating Material & Technical Specifications
• Manage project specific materials and equipment purchases including: sourcing, maintaining vendor relations, ordering and tracking deliveries, and receiving and processing invoices.
• Prepare and issue purchasing documents (i.e.: Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, Service Agreements) with the Project Manager.
• Assist with the preparation of a cost sheet for each project to maintain purchasing control.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Support construction team in expediting schedule, completion of field paperwork, expediting materials.
• Assist with the development of project specific Safety Programs in coordination with the Safety and Project Manager.
• Assist with the development of project specific Quality Programs in coordination with the Quality and Project Manager.
• Collaborate with project Site Manager to prepare and submit Variation Orders to the customer.
• Assist and support Project Manager by attending project meetings with General Contractor, Owner and others.

ENGINEERING

• Conduct design of electrical engineering, parameters and review.
• Work with technical specialists like electrical engineering, process and automation to resolve issues.
• Prepare documented design inputs.
• Review design inputs and review of engineering drawings.
• Prepare and review equipment along with material parameters.
• Prepare reports and study existing technical information clearly and precisely to attain client requirements.
• Participate in project electrical work plan development.
• Prepare BOQ for procurement.
• Guide project installation and commissioning on final load testing.
• Check equipment deliveries against specifications.

PROJECT CLOSE-OUT

• Provide required close out information to the client at the end of the project (record drawings, O&M, handover files)
• Assist PM to make sure the project is 100% closed out with accounting to project documentation.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Electrical Engineering degree or qualification in relevant field. Years of experience in a similar or related position will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of construction field.
• Ability to work in an office environment as well as in the field as requested.
• Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office products. Microsoft Project experience will be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, within a team and in a diverse workforce.
• Computer literate + MS Projects
• Driver’s licence
• Passport (Willing to travel regionally and abroad)
• Traceable references & clear criminal record

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
• Interested applications are requested to submit their updated CV’s (in Word.doc format) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com using Ref # 2141

• Attach any relevant documentation that will support & enhance your application
• (All) Tertiary and Secondary qualifications
• (Any) Relevant Professional Memberships / Partnerships
• (Any) Trade, Training and/or In-House certificates etc
• (Any) Relevant operating and/or vehicle / hardware / equipment licenses,
• (All) Previous employment references and their contactable details.
• Correspondence is reserved for the shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
• Should you not heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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