Job Title

Civil and Earthworks Supervisor

Location

Primary Purpose (Role):

• Responsible for all on-site management within the discipline, including:
• Safety, Health & People Management
• Quality Management
• Schedule Management – plan, control, co-ordinate and monitor construction activities to meet the overall project programme and key activity dates
• Materials Management
• Construction Management
• Documentation management and reporting
• Ensure that the erection is completed timeously and complies with the specifications, terms and conditions of the contract and project plan.
• Confirm all reinforcements, cast-in items and shuttering are correctly erected and placed before casting of concrete.
• Ensure civil slabs and building layouts are surveyed and accurate before work commencement.
• Ensure correct casting of concrete, including slump test confirmation, vibration compaction, and logging of test cubes.
• Photographically record each step of all major civil and earthworks processes.
• Complete handover documentation in accordance with the site Quality Control (QC) procedure.
• Receive grout release documentation from the SMP contractor and ensure grouting is carried out in accordance with the specification.

Key Performance Areas (Responsibilities)

Technical Expertise

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of civils and earthworks supervision, specifications and standards.
• Fully understand the scope and area of responsibility.
• Interpret construction drawings and models to ensure correct construction execution.
• Manage the on-site constructability methodology for all major construction activities.
• Assist in providing solutions for any construction-related technical issues.
• Be aware of all labour legislation as well as DRA policies and procedures.

Contract Management

• Ensure full understanding of contractor scope.
• Manage contractors’ activities in accordance with the construction schedule.
• Oversee contractor manpower, plant and equipment requirements to meet construction objectives.
• Ensure contractor daily diaries are current and accurate.
• Manage the Site Instruction process following established procedures.

Quality Management

• Manage construction quality in line with the site quality control procedure.
• Ensure approved contractor Quality Control Plans (QCPs) are utilised and signed off.
• Confirm construction works comply with project specifications, standards and drawings.
• Implement quality requirements and checklists as detailed in the DRA Project Construction Procedure.
• Ensure quality-critical equipment is maintained in sound working condition.
• Keep contractor quality records and documentation (site QC data book) up to date.
• Initiate punch lists and coordinate the completion of punch list items.
• Coordinate the updating of as-built drawings.

Communications

• Maintain open and honest communication with contractors and suppliers.
• Report progress and deviations against the project schedule.
• Report all construction and technical matters to the Construction Manager and Discipline Engineer.
• Maintain communication channels with the site team, including other discipline supervisors.
• Foster a positive and constructive morale and atmosphere across the site.

Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Management

• Understand and ensure compliance with DRA SHE specifications, the Mines Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993), and any applicable foreign legislation.
• Implement and maintain the SHE management system on site.
• Manage planned task observations in accordance with the PTO schedule.
• Identify hazards and risks in all construction activities.
• Focus on eliminating unsafe acts and ensuring unsafe conditions are rectified promptly.
• Provide final approval of all risk assessments.
• Identify and communicate shortcomings and corrective measures in line with DRA SHE specifications.
• Ensure all works comply with approved project environmental and social impact assessments, plans and legislation.
• Assist the Construction Manager with duties relating to mine legislation and SHE procedures.
• Report safety deviations in accordance with the project safety reporting procedure.

Personal Capabilities

• Committed to the success of the project.
• Proactive – prevents problems rather than only solving them.
• Positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
• Shows initiative.
• Takes ownership of personal development within the industry (e.g. through registration) and the company.
• Values innovation and diversity of ideas.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or degree in Civil Engineering – essential
• SHE Management courses – essential

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ applicable construction-related experience within the discipline – essential
• 2 to 4 years’ applicable management experience in EPCM or main contractor environment – advantageous

Memberships

• Registration with a professional body, e.g. SACPCMP – advantageous

Contact information

Yolanda Swart