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Job Title – Road Resident Engineer

Description

A Road Resident Engineer is assigned to a road construction contract before bids are submitted; the Road Resident Engineer will review the contract drawings and specifications for discrepancies and for constructability. Input is provided to the Project Manager. The Road Resident Engineer will attend the pre-bid conference, if the position is staffed at that time. The Road Resident Engineer may be requested to accompany the Project Manager on a jobsite tour with prospective bidders. The Road Resident Engineer must maintain an impartial position and not offer opinions or similar comments that would provide an unfair advantage to one or more bidders.

The Road Resident Engineer inspects the work site to determine the progress of site preparation by others, if required, right-of-way acquisition, specific access restrictions, potential interfaces with the public, and the status of pre-construction damage surveys. Input is provided to the Project Manager.

Typical Job Activities

Works on project that focuses on the rehabilitation of provincial and national roads
Manages day-to-day supervision of the project and team
Works on rehabilitation of national routes
Works on reconstruction of road bridges. Widening of bridges and several new major culverts are also constructed
Services include detailed planning, tender designs, tender documentation, management of tendering process and the appointment of a contractor
Manages the finances of the project and supervision of the construction
Responsible for visual inspection of layer works and guardrails, inspection of base before priming, recording of as-built layers, calculation of quantities for payment certificates, overseeing of sidewalk construction and overseeing traffic accommodation
Measures and agrees to the quantities for payment
Responsible for monthly payment certificates
Responsible for monthly reports to client

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Educational Requirements

Senior Certificate with matric exemption
University: BSc/BEng/BTech Degree in Civil Engineering
Technikon: PrEng or PrTech registered with The Engineering Council of South Africa
10 years’ experience as an Resident Engineer on road projects
Experience working on The South African National Roads Agency and Provincial roads departments

Compulsory subjects: Mathematics and Physical Science
Recommended subjects: Computer Studies, Technical Drawing and English

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Be curious and creative
Have above average ability in Mathematics and Physical Science
be able to express him/herself clearly in speech and in writing
Be able to work well with others and have leadership qualities
Be responsible
Be able to do his/her work to perfection as errors can easily result in the loss of human lives

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Employment Opportunities 

Moderate

Market Competitiveness

Moderate

Income Potential

High

Self-Employment Opportunities

High

International Employment Opportunities

High

Possible Employers

Government departments and provincial administrations
Municipalities
Construction companies
Engineering or architectural firms

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Relevant Contact Details

The Engineering Council of South Africa
https://www.ecsa.co.za/

The South African National Roads Agency
http://www.nra.co.za/

Consulting Engineers South Africa
https://www.cesa.co.za/

Career Progress and Path

Further Studies in the specific career field
Further studies in related fields
Experience in specific fields
Work performance
Do presentations, seminars, publish articles, etc.
General management studies

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field
Management positions in the specific field
Management positions in related field
General business management
Executive positions
Consultant
Own business

Employment Stability

Moderately stable

Reasons to consider this career

Have the need to be determined by new technology
I can design things I can work with technology
I can create new things
I will be able to learn new things on an ongoing basis
I can study for a number of years and face intellectual challenges
I am very interested in a specific subject or field
I can progress in the business world