Job Description

Job Summary JOB OBJECTIVE:
Support the Construction Manager in the management and supervision of all construction and pre-commissioning activities in your area of the project to ensure that the project is completed:
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Have prime responsibility for the implementation and enforcement of the project Health, Safety and Environmental, (HSE), policy, procedures and plans in close cooperation with the HSE Advisors on the project.
• Responsible for identifying potential HSE hazards in your area together with contractors working in the area and to ensure implementation of risk treatment plans by the contractors in consultation with the assigned HSE Advisor to your area.
• Have prime responsibility in liaison with the Site Quality Coordinator and Site Engineering, for quality of work in your area, in particular:
• Assists in planning construction methods and procedures. Coordinates engineering or construction problems with the Construction Manager.
• Interprets engineering drawings.
• Review design drawings, study and resolve Interference problems and review related vendor drawings and installation instructions.
• Check the acceptability of the methods and practices proposed by the contractor.
• Assist in the resolving of Technical Queries.
• Inspect the contractor's work to ensure that acceptable work standards are achieved.
• Monitor installation of materials and equipment to ensure conformance with drawings and specifications.
• Monitor the activities of contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Ensure that the Subcontractor correctly interprets drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Check equipment before release to the contractor advising the Materials Controller of any defects or where damage has occurred.
• Complete Construction Punch lists as required by the Project and ensures that these Punch Lists are cleared without delay.
• Liaise with Quantity Surveyor and ensure opportunity is given for measurement of all works in ample time.
• A detailed Daily Diary recording all matters pertaining to the contract, including instructions given, the day's work areas, manning levels, equipment in use, problem areas, safety issues, industrial relations issues.
• Records of equipment and material deliveries.
• Records of drawings required and Technical Queries.
• Monitor contractor progress against schedule and report slippages to the Construction Manager. Propose measures to contractor and Construction Manager on how to recover lost time and to maintain schedule.
• Monitoring the delivery and supply of all free issue materials to the contractor

HSSE & QA Responsibilities:

• Provide positive and demonstrated leadership on HSSE & QA issues within your area of operation.
• Read, understand and implement the HSSE & QA policies, procedures and Beyond Zero programme.
• Promote an enthusiastic HSSE & QA culture that delivers positive commitment to and engages all employees in continuous improvement in business performance.
• Monitor personnel under your area of control comply with their individual responsibilities to HSSE & QA matters.
• Demonstrate on-going commitment to all relevant QA requirements as published to the organisations Integrated Quality Management System.
• Respond and commit to partaking in audits and responding with relevant corrective action.
• Demonstrate commitment in resolving HSSE & QA non-conformances

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years' experience on multi-disciplinary projects
• B Eng or B Tech advantageous

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• At least 10 years' experience in the construction industry on multi-disciplinary projects
• Must have extensive experience of concrete works on large structures
• Ideally have experience working on a mining site
• Have a thorough understanding of the acts and regulations pertaining to the industry
• Good engineering knowledge.
• Experience in infrastructure development
• Experience in providing design input into projects within an EPCM environment.
• Experience with civil structures
• Have a thorough understanding of permit to work practices and lockout procedures
• Understanding of cost and financial implications of decisions made, as these relate to a project.
• Solid knowledge of construction contracts.
• Thorough understanding of construction methodologies in his discipline.
• Highly literate to ensure the clearest communication both verbally and written.
• Computer literate and knowledgeable on MS Word, Excel, MS Project.
• Thorough knowledge of and hands on experience with, the monitoring of schedules

Personal attributes:

• Ability to communicate in a clear manner and express own ideas with confidence.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to engage with multiple stakeholders and people at all organisational levels.
• Clear logical thinker, with the ability to make good decisions under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and keep in balance multiple priorities/demands.
• Good attention to detail and ability to facilitate appropriate information sharing amongst project stakeholders.
• Ability to think outside the box to find the best solutions to problems.
• Good level of self-awareness, emotional maturity and resilience.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity.

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