Introduction
Area: SA Projects
Travel: Local / Regional / National / International Projects
Industry: Large / Heavy Industry Exp/Exp.
Ref No.: TRG 2141
Salary: TCTC = South African Market related basic + M/Aid + Pension + Retention Allowance (avail/neg) TBC
Start Date: As soon as possible
An opportunity for an experienced PROJECT ENGINEER is required for permanent employment based in SA Projects.
- The function of a Project Engineer (PE) is to support the project manager with the engineering and technical operations on projects.
- You will report to the Engineering Manager - Projects, but your primary responsibility will be towards the individual projects that you are assigned to.
- As an extension of the Project Manager, the PE is ultimately responsible for understanding and accomplishing the customer’s goals while protecting and promoting the interests of the company’s technologies in all matters.
- Project Engineers might be assigned to manage smaller technical projects on their own.
Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Functions
ESTIMATING PHASE
- The PE could be asked to visit the site to familiarize you with the site conditions and scope of work.
- Assist the Contracts pursuit department on large capital pursuits, to prepare quantity take-offs as required.
- Assist Project Manager in review of contracts and proposals.
- Review specifications and scope of work.
PURCHASING
- Creating Material & Technical Specifications
- Manage project specific materials and equipment purchases including: sourcing, maintaining vendor relations, ordering and tracking deliveries, and receiving and processing invoices.
- Prepare and issue purchasing documents (i.e.: Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, Service Agreements) with the Project Manager.
- Assist with the preparation of a cost sheet for each project to maintain purchasing control.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Support construction team in expediting schedule, completion of field paperwork, expediting materials.
- Assist with the development of project specific Safety Programs in coordination with the Safety and Project Manager.
- Assist with the development of project specific Quality Programs in coordination with the Quality and Project Manager.
- Collaborate with project Site Manager to prepare and submit Variation Orders to the customer.
- Assist and support Project Manager by attending project meetings with General Contractor, Owner and others.
ENGINEERING
- Conduct design of electrical engineering, parameters and review.
- Work with technical specialists like electrical engineering, process and automation to resolve issues.
- Prepare documented design inputs.
- Review design inputs and review of engineering drawings.
- Prepare and review equipment along with material parameters.
- Prepare reports and study existing technical information clearly and precisely to attain client requirements.
- Prepare BOQ for procurement.
- Guide project installation and commissioning on final load testing.
PROJECT CLOSE-OUT
- Provide required close out information to the client at the end of the project (record drawings, O&M, handover files)
- Assist PM to make sure the project is 100% closed out with accounting to project documentation.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Electrical Engineering degree or qualification in relevant field. Years of experience in a similar or related position will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of construction field.
- Ability to work in an office environment as well as in the field as requested.
- Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office products. Microsoft Project experience will be an advantage.
- Ability to work independently, within a team and in a diverse workforce.
- Driver’s licence
- Passport (Willing to travel regionally and abroad)
- Traceable references & clear criminal record
Package & Remuneration
Salary: TCTC = Market related basic + M/Aid + Pension + Retention Allowance (avail/neg)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Interested?
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
- Interested applications are requested to submit their updated CV’s (in Word.doc format) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com using Ref # 2141
- Attach any relevant documentation that will support & enhance your application
- (All) Tertiary and Secondary qualifications
- (Any) Relevant Professional Memberships / Partnerships
- (Any) Trade, Training and/or In-House certificates etc
- (Any) Relevant operating and/or vehicle / hardware / equipment licenses,
- (All) Previous employment references and their contactable details.
- Correspondence is reserved for the shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
- Should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
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