Civil Engineer Mining Costing Surveying Projects Estimating Witbank South Africa

Job Description:

To manage and oversee the financial and contractual aspects of mining projects ensuring costeffective and efficient project delivery. This includes preparing budgets conducting cost analyses managing tenders and contracts coordinating with project teams and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders to ensure project success and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage project budgets and cost plans.
• Preparing and controlling project budgets conducting cost analysis and ensuring all expenses are accounted for.
• Evaluate project variations and account for all costs.
• Preparing and issuing necessary certificates and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Prepare tender documents and manage the tendering process.
• Source and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate and report on tender submissions.
• Administer contracts from start to finish ensuring compliance.
• Manage and mitigate contractual risks.
• Prepare and process payment certificates invoices and final accounts.
• Collaborate with project managers engineers and site staff to meet objectives.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure specifications are met.
• Provide regular reports on project status including financial updates.
• Maintain communication with clients subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Resolve disputes and issues during the project.
• Ensure client satisfaction through proactive engagement.
• Prepare and issue certificates for project milestones and payments.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and timely.
• Liaise between operations and contractors for smooth communication and collaboration.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or civil engineering
• 35 years’ experience in a similar role supporting the mining industry.
• Strong knowledge of mining industry contracts and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills with advanced Excel expertise
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detailoriented with strong organizational skills.
• Handson and proactive approach to project management.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel to various site locations as required.
• Industry Experience:
  • Mining contracts
  • Earth works.
  • Civil works (specifically within mining not general construction)

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Employment Opportunity
• Form part of a Growing and Dynamic Mining Contracting Company
• Competitive annual package