Design and Construction Manager (2568)

The South African National Roads Agency • Full-time • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa • 13h ago

Job Location : Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth Deadline : December 13, 2024 Quick Recommended Links

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Formal NQF Level 8 qualification in Engineering (Civil).
A valid Professional registration with ECSA as a PR Eng / Technologist or equivalent.
15 years’ experience post first civil engineering qualification.
3 years supervisory/management experience of a project management Team.
Experience in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

The successful incumbent will be able to effectively demonstrate the following :

Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications and legislation.
Extensive knowledge of construction materials properties and specifications
The ability to understand road structure behavior and appropriate / cost efficient intervention strategies, solve problems / failures and assess new products / techniques.
The ability to demonstrate attention to detail and solve problems in a timely manner.
The incumbent should exhibit sound and accurate judgment and work well under pressure.
The incumbent should have the ability to develop policy & procedure documents for relevant area of expertise, therefore written skills are also necessary
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
The ability to ensure appropriate quality assurance on projects

WORKING CONDITIONS / INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

Travel as and when required;
Attend Cluster Meeting as an when required;
Driver’s License;
Work is normally performed in a typical office and/or site work environment, including site visits as and when required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Participates in the identification and prioritizing of projects using data from relevant management system (e.g. PMS/BMS/IMS/TMS) and personal knowledge.
Review Assessment & Design Reports and propose appropriate solutions / strategies.
Champion the Framework for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management (FIPDM), including Gateway Reviews
Based on requirements of a project, prepare annual budgets and proposed programs,
Conduct regular audits
Ensure completion of projects on time, within budget and conformance with quality standards.
Monitors performance of projects through regular meetings with consultants and contractors.
Review scope of work and potential impact on the budget and request additional funds if necessary.
Ensure compliance with all technical, financial and quality requirements of the contract.
Consider innovation / alternatives in project lifecycle
Mitigate and report on incidents as and when required.
Ensure accurate identification of projects,
Ensure effective prioritising of projects,
Ensure correct allocation of funds,
Ensure accurate project scope based on needs.

SPECIALIST SUPPORT

Active participation in activities of relevant technical cluster within SANRAL,
Add meaning, content and effect to cluster resolutions,
Provides expert opinion and recommends appropriate solutions when required,
Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues and subordinates,
Pursue research and best practice,
Involved with development, maintenance and improvement of contract documents and specifications for SANRAL
Maintain integrity of information on ITIS,
Manage regional risks and reduce exposure to risk,
Ensure risk register for all regional projects is updated monthly,
Validate credibility of information of regional internship training figures for quarterly and annual reporting of targets,
Thorough reviewing of Regional Memoranda for submission to delegated Authority,
Identify problems areas timeously,
Ensure quality service delivery through use of appropriate solutions,
Promote SANRAL’s credibility and promote aims and objectives of SANRAL.

PROJECT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Conducts site visits on a regular basis to monitor progress against the project plan,
Monitors performance of projects through regular meetings with consultants and contractors,
Conducts regular project audits,
Monitors financial performance to ensure the project remains within budget,
Prepare monthly forecast of expenditure for each project,
Verify payment certificates prior to approval for payment,
Review scope of work and potential impact on budget and, if necessary, request additional funds,
Identify possible hazardous locations of pedestrians and vehicles on the road network,
Monitor Transformation targets in terms of targets on construction projects,
Identify/Manage Community Development projects,
Maintain good corporative Governance in terms of risks and audits requirements on projects,
Consider innovation in project life cycle,
Ensure early identification of problems and mitigation thereof,
Ensure effective contract management,
Ensure completion of projects on time, within budget and in conformance with quality standards,
Ensure compliance with all technical, financial and quality requirements of a contract,
Ensure compliance to terms and conditions of a contract,
Ensure effective cash flow management,
Identify changes in project scope timeously,
Mitigate and report on relevant incidents.
Coordinate with regional environmental and land specialists to ensure timeous project delivery.
Ensure adherence to the prescribed contractual claim processes

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

Participation in the evaluation of tenders and appointment of consultants,
Prepare relevant scope documentation for appointment of consultants,
Prepare relevant tender documentation, in association with consultant, based on the scope of the project,
Attends site inspections and briefs contractors on services required for a project,
Participates in the adjudication of tenders and reviews recommendations by consultants,
Compilation of memoranda for approval by the delegated Authority,
Ensure appointment of competent consultants,
Ensure use of appropriate and correct tender documentation as per specifications,
Ensure compliance to SANRAL’s procurement and transformation policies.,
Ensure submission of accurate tenders which meets the requirements of the project.
Monitor the Annual Procurement Plan to ensure timely implementation.

COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

Maintains good working relationships with colleagues in other regions and/or areas of expertise
Cultivates and maintains good working relationships with key stakeholders, consultants and contractors
Written and spoken language proficiency
Ensure internal collaboration and co-operation
Promote aims and objectives of SANRAL
Compile regional presentations on MS PowerPoint and present incisive regional information