What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Engineer position at Lukhozi Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd?
George, South Africa | Posted on 12 / 13 / 2024Lukhozi is a medium-sized national consulting engineering firm specializing in civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services, project management, and environmental consulting.We have offices in Cape Town, George, PE, East London, Queenstown, Durban, and Johannesburg.Job DescriptionLukhozi Consulting Engineers is recruiting an Employer’s Agent Representative (Resident Engineer) to assist the Employer’s Agent (Engineer) with quality assurance and inspection of the works on site. This is an estimated two-year fixed term position for multiple projects located in George.ResponsibilitiesProvide construction oversight for design adherence and quality control and expediting of design clarifications;Review of contractors Quality Control Plans and Construction Method Statements;Handling of technical queries and dispute resolutions;Construction materials approvals;Keeping of detailed records of all construction related activities including inspection records, request for information, design changes, non-conformances, lab results, etc;Independent checks of tests and surveys;Preparing Payment Valuation and measuring of quantities;Review of as-built information and updating of drawings;Attendance of all site meetings, be it technical or contractual;Communicate frequently with Employer’s Agent / Engineer, contractor, and clients;Assist with project safety and environmental compliance matters;General office and project related admin if required.RequirementsQualifications and ExperienceAt least a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering;Professional registration as Pr Techni Eng, Pr Tech Eng, or Pr Eng;At least 10 years’ post-registration experience on site in civil engineering construction;Ability to read / understand drawings and specifications;Understand construction methods and procedures;Effectively communicate and coordinate with project team;Recognize and relate cost impacts to modifications;Provide input for construction status, schedule, and project activities;Efficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, MS Projects;Efficiency in Bill will be advantageous;Good understanding of the SANS 1200 and General Conditions of Contract for Civil Works (GCC) 2015;Experience in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, in particular BIM360, ACC Docs, and ACC Build will be advantageous;Must be an effective communicator (personal, phone, writing, email, etc);#J-18808-Ljbffr
