Site Agent

The Site Engineer drafts the overall project programme and plan for a specific project in conjunction with the Planner, in line with tender and contract requirements, and ensures appropriate systems are put in place to monitor and report on progress against plan. They provide administrative support in setting up, managing and maintaining the management operating system

RESPONSIBILITIES

BUSINESS / FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

Execute project responsibilities in line with organizational strategy, in order to achieve set goals

Report to Project Manager and Planner on project programme and plan execution and trends

Execute programme monitoring and reporting role for a specific project, in support of broader business requirements

Monitor information relating to project compliance and adherence to policies, procedures, practices and legislative requirements at all levels, identify gaps, and propose improvements to the Project Manager

Identify and escalate issues that may arise from conflicts between internal and external stakeholder requirements

Effectively plan the allocation and utilisation of resources in line with project strategy, to ensure effective project delivery, as well as considering lead times, procurement policies and cashflow projections

Support implementation of continuous improvement and other business initiatives on the project

Provide inputs to project end report to the Planner and Project Manage

FINANCIAL, COMMERCIAL & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Give inputs to draft programme for tender requirements on ad hoc basis

Give inputs to translating the tender and contracts requirements into a workable project programme and plan for the project, considering scope, timing, costs, resources and legislative requirements, in conjunction with the Planner

Put processes and systems in place on site to gather information for production monitoring, and for tracking progress against programme and plan

Collect and input data, and deliver regular reports to update the management team on project progress, making effective use of data and presenting data trends in a user friendly manner

SHEQ MANAGEMENT

Ensure all work is executed within SHEQ standards

Support SHEQ functions with relevant management information to identify and analyse trends and risks

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Maintain working relationship with project management team across all levels, to ensure accurate and effective data is provided timeously

Interface with head office support roles, including a matrix reporting relationship with the Planner

OPERATIONS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Monitor and analyse project effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative tools

Recommend and implement modifications to improve effectiveness and attain project milestones

Plan, co-ordinate and monitor activities of assigned project to develop and implement procedures, processes and systems

Develop detailed task lists and work effort assessment, to set appropriate work standards for productivity attainment

STAFF MANAGEMENT

Execute own work within professional standards, on time, in full, on standard and first time right

Assist and coach staff where required to work with the controls and data input systems as required, as well as coaching managers on using reports effectively

CULTURE & CLIMATE

Ensure a positive work context is established and maintained, as pertaining to their interactions with staff

Build a culture of continuous improvement for the duration of the project

Align with client culture requirements as agreed with Project Management team, to enhance the client relationship

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: Civil Eng Diploma or BTech Civil or Quantity Surveying Diploma Preferred : Training and competency on relevant systems and software

Analytical qualification or training preferred

EXPERIENCE

Technical: 2-3 years experience in working as a Technician across various areas of construction projects, with full understanding of the scope of a construction project

Experience in planning and setting up construction projects preferred

Managerial: At least 1-2 years experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a construction environment, at Section Engineer level

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Solid understanding of the Mining and Construction Industries with specific emphasis on Fraser Alexander Construction business

Financial and budgeting control and reporting

Knowledge of specific planning software and technology

Excellent presentation skills

**Closing Date: 09 October 2023