Contracts Engineer - (ENG-L9.20) at Zutari

Description

• We at Zutari are human centred engineering consultants and advisors who are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.
• We co-create with our stakeholders and that helps us in providing a solution that is fit for purpose for the end user. 
• At Zutari we are not apologetic about diversity and inclusion.  We recognise the talents and differences of all our people and the ecosystem they represent.  We know that we cannot succeed on our own and we are dependent on our diverse workforce for success.
• We draw on our expertise to engineer solutions that enable communities, economies, and environments to thrive.  We rely on the diversity of our workforce to approach challenges from different perspectives, so we can find solutions that represent and benefit the vibrant people who live on our beautiful continent.  We recognise the challenges our people face and we are single minded about making a difference and seeking out the talent we have. 

What kind of talent are we looking for?

• We relentlessly pursue those rainmakers who are different, those who say it can be done, those who seek alternative innovative solutions and who share our hope of making an impact in the lives of our fellow Africans. 
• Are you intent on leaving a legacy that can benefit future generations?  If you have what it takes, if you are authentic and different, we want to hear from you.  This might just be the place to unleash your creativity. 
• If you have the qualifications, skills, and experience to help us work as a team to engineer human-centred solutions to challenges in Africa, then we would love to hear from you!
• To become part of our diverse workforce of highly skilled professionals, see below our requirements: 

Overall Purpose:  

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering  
• Pr. Eng Registration with ECSA
• Pr CPM Registration with SACPCMP will be an advantage
• Minimum 10 years working experience in Contract administration as “Employer’s Agent”, “Engineer”, Principal Agent” or similar
• Experience as Contract Engineer on SANRAL projects is non-negotiable
• Thorough working knowledge of Conditions of Contract (FIDIC 1999, NEC 3/4, GCC 2010/2015 and JBCC) 
• Thorough working knowledge of specifications and Bill of Quantities (COLTO / COTO, SANS 1200, project specific etc.) 
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills required
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Excellent client relation skills

Relevance of Experience (Position Held)

• The Applicant is required to have experience in at least one of the following Positions (indicate position held for each of three projects):
• Contracts Engineer
• Project leader
• Contracts Engineer (Toll)
• Contracts Manager (Toll)
• Resident Engineer (less preferred)
• Relevance of Experience (Client)
• The experience should be with Client bodies being either South African National Roads Authority and/or Concessionaire and/or Provincial Authority (indicate relevant client body for each of three projects).
• Relevance of Experience (Project Type)
• The Applicant is required to have experience as the Contracts Engineer or Resident Engineer (less preferred) in “Development” Improvement” (Road upgrades) and/or “Development New Facilities” (New Road Infrastructure projects) (indicate relevant project type for each of three projects). Structural Experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities and/or additional skill requirements: Project Delivery: 

• To act as Engineer, Principal Agent, Employer’s agent or similar on numerous projects.
• Leading and managing teams on site(s)
• Contractor's claims and disputes handling in terms of Construction Contract
• Manage all aspects of variations concerning the various projects worked on.
• Manage all other commercial and contractual processes
• Ensure compliance with OH&S and environmental requirements
• Deliver excellent client service
• Coaching and mentoring junior technical staff