Resident Engineer – Mining Infrastructure

SUMMARY:
Resident Engineer – Mining Infrastructure

POSITION INFO:

Short Description:

• Mid/intermediate level Resident Engineer role.

• 3 to 6 years’ experience in construction monitoring and quality assurance.

• Position requires relocation to the Northern Cape.
  
  Description:
  A self-motivated Mid/intermediate Resident Engineer is required to join a 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 will report to the Project Manager.
  
  

• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in construction monitoring and supervision.

• BEng (Civil) or BTech (Civil).

• Proficiency in construction quality assurance.
  
  Requirements (Mandatory):
  
  

• Proficiency in project monitoring (time and cost).

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MS Project, and MS Office.

• Valid South African driver’s license.
  
  Preferred Skills and Attributes:
  
  

• Experience in using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Dynamic, self-motivated, and takes responsibility for tasks.

• Strong organizational, 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, bills of quantities, and project specifications.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  Main Duties:
  
  

• Conduct construction site monitoring, including QA/QC, inspection of works, record keeping, material approvals, issuing site instructions, adjudication of claims, and certification of works.

• Address deviations from specified construction materials and procedures with the Design Engineer.

• Oversee field site activities and provide technical advice on construction and design.

• Issue site instructions and correspondence to relevant stakeholders.

• Measure quantities and compile schedules of quantities.

• Liaise with the design engineer for clarifications on drawings, construction methodology, and specifications.

• Attend meetings with clients and contractors.

• Monitor site progress, evaluate contractor progress reports, and provide schedule feedback to avoid delays.

• Review and approve contract submittals and payment applications.

• Adjudicate claims submitted by the contractor.

• Participate in contract close-out activities.

• Conduct progress meetings with contractors and relevant personnel, reporting on any issues as necessary.
  
  Terms of Employment:
  
  

• Fixed-term contract for 18 months.
  
  Salary Package:
  
  

• Market-related salary, including company benefits, dependent on experience and qualifications.