Lead Engineer - Transportation Contracts

We are looking for a Civil Engineer (PrEng / PrTech) experienced in pavement engineering principals and construction phase delivery of transportation projects to lead the development and delivery of these projects.

The position is based in the Cape Town office of a respected, well established engineering consultancy.

The main focus of the position is on the construction-stage delivery, encompassing contractor procurement, preparation of tender and contract documentation, and the effective administration and management of contracts during construction.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
• Professionally registered with ECSA
• 8 - 10 years experience in the civil consulting industry and at least 3 - 5 years experience post professional registration as a Contracts Engineer on road / runway / taxiway rehabilitation and roads projects.
• Good understanding of the function and pavement engineering principals, pavement failures, pavement investigations and pavement material test methos.
• Extensive experience in the use of SAICE GCC and FIDIC forms of contract.
• Experience in construction monitoring and contract administration of roads or airports or similar
• Strong knowledge of construction designs such as surfacing seal designs, asphalt designs, cement stabalization designs and concrete designs
• Ability to travel locally and in Africa for extended periods of time as and when required.

Responsibilities:

• Regular liaison and reporting to the Executive Manager or other Responsible Person as per project requirements.
• Procure professional sub service providers and management thereof.
• Co-ordinate and supervise the production of site designs and reporting inputs by supporting staff.
• Work in a team to perform and assist with airfield and road pavement investigations, desktop studies and pavement analysis.
• Scheduling and coordinating laboratory and in-field investigations and testing.
• The production of ad-hoc pavement designs and design reports using relevant standards for multiple projects at any given time.
• Prepare tender documentation including detailed specifications, general conditions of contract and schedules of quantities.
• Contribute to technical innovation to improve engineering efficiency and / or design solutions.
• Attend client and technical meetings and compile minutes as and when required.
• Review of Subcontractor Tender and Quotation Documentation and tender evaluations.
• Review and finalise the Contractor’s monthly payment certificates and reporting.
• Confirm Contractor’s daily plant and equipment on site and daily production rates.
• Compilation of estimate final project costs and monthly updates.
• Project financial management and reporting.
• Contract administration during construction and close out phase of project.
• Compile and/or review close out reports.
• Review as-built data and drawings.
• Dealing with contractual claims and disputes.