Project Engineer (9 Month Contract)

Durban
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering
Reference: CPT000008/CW

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Employer: West Coast Personnel

Our client who is based in Durban, specialising in water and wastewater management for municipalities and industries, is seeking the services of a Project Engineer, on a fixed term basis. The period of the contract is approx. 9 months but is subject to commencement. The nature of the project requires the incumbent to have water/wastewater project management experience with a good understanding of all disciplines including civil, mechanical, instrumentation and electrical. The project is in the Greater Durban Area.

The main duties of the role will be as follows:

GENERAL:

Take project over from current Engineer
Understand the project and manage it according to contractual requirements
Full responsibility and accountability for successful project delivery, on behalf of the company.
Company on-site representative
Provide single point of contact for all project stakeholders
Ensuring compliance to all site and legislative requirements including Labour, Environmental, Health & Safety etc.

PROJECT ENGINEERING:

Project budget and cash flow management
Preparation of adhoc project documentation
Sub-contractor enquiry preparation, adjudication input and contract management
Develop and maintain project program, including sub-contractor programs
Develop technical specifications for work packages/equipment
Request and evaluate proposals/quotes from suppliers
Review of design documentation and drawings

CONSTRUCTION:

Complete on-site construction management, including commissioning, process acceptance testing support and training of plant operators
Site establishment of all contractors
Detailed record of daily site activities, including site photo’s
Contractor management and co-ordination including work schedules
Plan, coordinate and communicate site activities
Quality control
Weekly project progress preparation and reporting, including 1 week look back, 2 week look ahead
Notifications, claims and variations preparation
FAT attendance, if required
Snag-list preparation and close out
Materials delivery scheduling and off-loading
Payment certificate authorisation
All project administration including site access, inductions and meeting minutes
Knowledge of South African construction legislation
Issuing site instructions
Maintain file saving and sharing structure
Schedule meetings
Ensuring good housekeeping

COMMISSIONING & PERFORMANCE TESTING

Cold and hot commissioning, process acceptance testing support and training of plant operators
Compiling Operation and Maintenance manuals, including a maintenance schedule.
Site demobilisation
More specifically, applicants with the experience in the following areas will have an advantage:
Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant project management experience
Logistics experience

We are looking for an experienced candidate, able to deliver a successful project with limited management control.

An incumbent with the following skill set would be advantageous:

Reliable
Ability to plan, organise and multitask
Self-motivated
Excellent communication skills
Decisive
Positive

Minimum requirements:

Proficient in MS Project
Engineer with multidisciplinary experience
Project management experience in water & wastewater
Advanced Computer skills
Passport and willingness to travel, if required
Able to read drawings

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