Site Engineer

SUMMARY:
Site Engineer

POSITION INFO:

Exciting opportunity alert!

Join a dynamic mid-sized construction firm in Cape Town as a Site Engineer and play a pivotal role in driving project success!

Your mission:

- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of construction project management

- Ensure compliance with engineering specs, industry standards, and regulations

- Foster seamless communication with contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders

- Bring projects to life with precision and expertise

Be part of a team that builds excellence!

Main job function

Site Management

• Oversee and manage construction activities at the site, ensuring adherence to

project specifications, codes, and safety regulations.

• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, identify potential issues and

ensure compliance with engineering and design requirements.

• Collaborate closely with project managers, architects and subcontractors to ensure

timely project completion.

• Supervising and managing construction projects from start to finish, ensuring

adherence to project plans and specifications.

• Manage Site Engineers & Foremen on more than 1 project.

• Maintain productivity on site in line with programme.

• Representing the company at project and technical meetings

• Ensure monthly Reports, QA Docs, Registers and other are up to date.

Technical

• Analysing and interpreting engineering drawings, survey reports and other

technical documentation to guide the construction process.

• Reporting project updates, milestones and potential risks to the project manager

and key stakeholders.

• Providing technical guidance and expertise to resolve construction-related

challenges.

• Understanding construction details and making sure Foremen understand them

• Drawing up method statements for tasks on site

• Doing site inspections related to all trades in line with QA policy

• Managing record keeping on site incl. cubes, test results, delivery notes, etc.

• Manage all foremen and staff on site.

Cost Control

• Planning and overseeing allocating resources, materials and equipment to optimise project efficiency.

• Monitoring project costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities and adhering to

budget constraints.

• Place orders for approval by Site Agent/ Contracts Manager

• Manage Breakages and materials stock

• Maintain and issue variances/ instructions to QS and ensure that these are submitted timeously

• Substantiate capital expenditure and hire costs if required

Reporting & Documentation

• Have fortnightly reports concluded timeously for checking by Site Agent/ PM/ CM

• Ensure adjustments to programme are justified by Delays & or EOT''s

• Check QA sheets and site QA weekly and sign off on it

• Draft IRS for checking and updating by Site Agent or Contracts Manager

• Submit EOT''s, NOPD''s, etc. under guidance of CM/PM/ Site Agent

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, site diaries,

• Change orders and quality control measures.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university or college.

• 4-5 years of experience as a site engineer, civil engineer or an equivalent role.

• Demonstrated proficiency in managing and supervising construction projects.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, other software.

• Ability to manage multiple construction projects at various stages of their lifecycle.

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and regulations.

• Competent in assessing, interpreting and presenting survey reports and other critical data for stakeholders and shareholders.

• Excellent project management and organisational skills.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with effective communication.

• Ability to work effectively in a team and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

• Attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results.

• Thorough knowledge of the Building Code, safety regulations and standards.

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and management skills.

• Knowledge of sustainable construction practices.

• Understanding of budgeting and cost control

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.

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