Site Agent

Site Agent, Cape Winelands, R40 000 to R60 000pm

Requirements:

BEng / BSc / BTech / ND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Minimum 5 years in construction management on civil projects including roads, earthworks, concrete, reservoir, and waterpipe works. 

ECSA or SACPCMP registration (preferred)

Proficient in MS Office and project management software (MS Project)

Strong knowledge of construction methods (SANS 1200/GCC)

Proven civil construction project management experience (pipelines, earthworks, roads, concrete works)

Excellent leadership and communication skills (English/Afrikaans)

Valid drivers license

Responsibilities: 

PLANNING

Draw up the contractual program in conjunction with QS, according to strategy.

Check the availability of materials on Bulk Orders at the commencement of the contract.

Program and monitor activities every week Take corrective action if necessary.

Review planning/progress daily (review meeting).

Evaluate progress every month to plan for requirements.

Evaluate and arrange wayleaves and permits timeously.

Report progress and resources at monthly site meetings.

Report deviations and problems in the program timeously.

Plan, Organize, and Maintain Site Camp.

MAN-MANAGEMENT

Identify labor requirements according to the program and recruit timeously.

Structure teams and allocate responsibilities.

Evaluate personnel and identify training needs.

Take disciplinary measures when required.

Do in-house training of sub-ordinates and students.

Apply safety rules and procedures and report monthly.

Terminate labor contracts timeously.

Make necessary transport arrangement for personnel.

Arrange security and watchmans

Responsible for team building and inter-personnel relationships on site.

Hold IR meetings when necessary to avoid potential problems.

Responsible for Housekeeping and furniture on living-out contracts.

Responsible for daily Health and Safety implementation.

PLANT MANAGEMENT

Identify requirements according to the weekly program.

Determine best method of operation to suit conditions.

Evaluate the process regularly to check the method of operation.

Report downtime & accidents.

Ensure correct utilization of plant.

Plan & ensure availability of plant for maintenance purposes.

Ensure correct recording of machine hours and fuel issues.

Protect company assets.

Maintain company image regarding the plant.

Determine allowed kilometers per LDV for approval by the Divisional Manager and enforce.

Management/Control of small plant damages. (Prevent damages)

MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

Order materials and fuel timeously according to program and bulk orders.

Limit MOS to 10 % of certificate.

Allocate responsibilities for receiving, storage and loss control of materials and control regular.

Submit samples to RE for approval timeously. (>10 working days).

Arrange testing and recording of results.

Communicate test results with Devisional Manager.

Comply with company administration standards for ordering, receiving and documentation of material.

Purchase of small tools. (Including managing of purchased items)

Re-use of small tools

COST MANAGEMENT

Evaluate cash flow from contractual program. (re-program).

Determine team size and production tempo's for activities.

Check survey sheets for accuracy.

Finalise quantities with QS on BOQ item sheet (Harde Blaaie).

Process and forward order, delivery notes and fuel issues according to company standards.

Report monthly on actual/allowable variances.

Communicate correct cost codes to supervision for use on time cards and fuel issues.

Accurate measurement and planning of MOS.

CONTRACTUAL MANAGEMENT

Comply with contactual obligations.

Determine quality standards for project.

Communicate standards to responsible persons.

Monitor and ensure standards are upheld, including necessary testing and quality control and submit to RE timeously.

Identify and record claims timeously and report to Devisional Manager.

Hold monthly safety meeting and report.

Delegate responsibilty for plan register & revisions.

Check available number of survey beacons or benchmarks to ensure continuity and accuracy of setting out work.

Confirm and report the accuracy of existing services, benchmarks and survey information to RE and report discrepancies.

Compile daily diary with RE approval.

Protect company against unnecessary claims.

Ensure correct line of communication with Engineers are established on site.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Ensure Healthy relationships with Engineers, Client and Suppliers.

Notify residents timeously of any disruptions.

Ensure visitors reception is in place. (Site Clerk).