PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Electrical Superintendent has the overall responsibility for coordinating and integrating all mechanical construction activities on site, in compliance with instructions, drawings and specifications received from the Construction Manager.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage subcontractors assigned to perform site work in areas he/she is responsible for.
• Construction Coordination, Material Management and Subcontractor Liaison.
• Ensure the implementation and compliance of Environmental, Health, Safety and Security policies and plans in accordance with the requirements of the Construction regulation.
• Track and inform the Construction Manager of the progress of works and of any occurrence in field that may affect the Project execution.
• Manage subcontractors on site to ensure delivery according to the project plan.
• Attend relevant site meetings.
• Verify that the contactors Health and Safety plans are in accordance with the Health and Safety Specification and approve the Health and Safety plan in accordance with the requirements of the construction regulations.
• Perform regular site walkabouts to personally ensure compliance to the Health and Safety Plan.
• Must be familiar with the project EMP and conduct regular meetings with the environmental officer to ensure the EMP plan requirements and guidelines are being adhered to.
• Ensure that the Project Industrial Relations Policy and Procedures are implemented by the contractors.
• Maintain relations with all local external organizations and statutory bodies.
• Ensure in co-operation with the Construction Manager that the contractors are performing the works according to their contractual obligations.
• Verify that the procedures for construction works progress measurements are correctly implemented
• Responsible to manage and control subcontractor construction documentation and to ensure it is collected, stored and reviewed.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Artisan / Technician (National Certificate) + 5 years related experience including quality assurance principles. OR
• Technician (Engineering diploma – ND) + 3-year related experience including quality assurance principles.
• OHSA and Construction Regulations training.
• Should be eligible to become a PR CM. (Senior Construction Superintendent).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as Construction Supervisor or related experience.
• Project Co-ordination experience will be advantageous.
• Must have quality control related experience.
• Must have a proven track record delivering assigned work successfully and managing people.
• Having and overview understanding of PMBOK Principles will be advantageous.

COMPETENCIES

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of construction management principals.
• Thorough knowledge on contract management and contract requirements.
• Thorough understanding of project scheduling.
• Good knowledge of regulatory and safety governance, focusing on site requirements.
• Must be a strong leader and someone that site personnel will respect and look up to.
• Assertive and actively promote team work on site.
• Work methodically with attention to detail.
• Act ethically, with honesty, reliability and integrity at all times.
• Independently initiate activities through self-motivation & assist others in quiet periods.