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Prioritize, schedule, perform and document field and laboratory testing to evaluate the acceptability of materials used on the structures and road construction.Interpret engineering test methodologies in accordance with COLTO, TMH, TRH, TG-series, SANS, and other relevant standardsReview and evaluate available construction materials and sources, and prepare laboratory and field computations to evaluate results and classify materialsMaintain records of all testing performed in the field and laboratory, and compile material as-built documentationMonitor the calibration and service ability of laboratory and field testing equipment, and liaise with commercial laboratories regarding suchResolve issues with Contractor and Engineer regarding non-compliance with materials specifications, and make recommendations for corrective action that may be neededCommunicate with the Employer's materials staff, and ensure compliance with the Employer's reporting and other requirementsPrepare all materials COLTO as-built records

CONTRACT T05 of 2021/2022 ( SURFACING OF GRAVEL ROADS IN WARDS 4, 7 AND 8 (NORTHERN AREAS - CONTRACT 2)Supervise construction on roadway projects and provide quality assurance that completed work is in compliance with the plans and specifications.Maintain accurate records and reports related to the project.Act as point of contact and coordinate directly with general contractor and negotiate change orders.Monitor progress against accepted construction schedule and review the Contractor’s progress reports. Assess the progress and inform the Lead Engineer and client in case of delay.Direct, assist and monitor the performance of Construction Inspection and Office Engineering staff.Oversee field site activities and provide technical advice on construction and design.Discuss deviations from specified construction materials and procedures with Engineer-In-Charge.Regularly review and approve contract submittals and payment applications to contractors.Participate in contract close-out activities.Conduct regular progress meetings with the contractor and appropriate personnel and report on any issues, as necessary

CONTRACT NO. T04 of 2021/22SURFACING OF GRAVEL ROADS IN WARD 4 AND WARD 7 (NORTHERN AREAS – CONTRACT 1)Analyze delays associated with Time Extension requests, recommends approval or assessment of liquidated damages and prepares necessary documentation.Maintain communication with supervisors reporting status of work, unanticipated conditions, possible problems, potential overruns or change orders, and cases of disputes or non-compliance by contractor.Perform physical investigations or surveys and prepare reports or plans of findings for possible contract modifications as requested.Prepare detailed reports regarding property damage claims and other liability claims, and appear at meetings and legal proceedings when necessary.Create proposals for design modifications to overcome interference problems and unforeseen conditions.Ensure completion of daily site patrols and/ or perform them when necessary.Ensure proper compliance with MOS requirements; issue field orders as requiredProvide required project data to QA and Program Management as requested and respond to QA Complete all required project closeout tasks within required time frame.Communicate and assist community representatives and residents in resolving problems related to construction operations.Meet with private utility representatives to review any interference and job-related problems in an effort to seek solutions.Coordinate with representatives from both public and private service providers in an effort to minimize disruption and construction impact on community services (i.e. transit representatives, emergency services, refuse collection, local deliveries, etc.)Meet with administrators of education and/or healthcare /medical facilities in order to coordinate the contractor’s construction activities to accommodate their needs.Ensure, prepare and distribute notifications to residents in the community regarding construction activities, shutdowns and interruption of services.

T45 and T46 of 2020 /2021 Project Maintain all file records on designated forms. These records include all reports on work force, equipment, progress, safety, etc.Review and approve the Contractor’s drawings.Locate, execute and interpret all soils and materials testing according to the provisions in the Contract Documents and Standard Specifications.Check and certify progress payments to the Contractor.Check personnel, equipment and material costs for all Variation Orders and Change Orders required under the terms of the Contract.Review requests for additional compensation and time extensions.Preparation of the Monthly ReportSite Safety Monitoring wherein the monitoring activities, meetings, reviews, safety violations, rectification measures, and accident reports are included in the Monthly Progress Report.Inspect safety conditions and inform the Contractor of construction safety violations and follow up action to be taken.Attend all meetings, and prepare written minutes for distribution.Review correspondence and prepare responses for signature.Monitor and report on progress of scheduled utility relocation work.Review and approval of Contractor’s plans for protection of existing buildings and structures.Review all construction activities regarding compliance with local traffic ordinances and public convenience.Receive and review complaints and claims of damage and expedite the Contractor’s investigation into these complaints and damage claims.Approval of all restoration or final clean-up work.Review and make recommendations on Contractor’s claims.Coordination with other Contractors, Municipality and Agencies.Provide a “punch list” and final inspection.Check and approve “as-built” drawings submitted by the Contractor and maintain a status log.Check and approve the final quantities submitted by the Contractor.Check and approve the final payment certificate submitted by the Contractor.

T03 of 2021/22 : SURFACING OF GRAVEL ROADS IN WARD 2 (KARATARA) & WARD 5 (RHEENENDAL)Actively participate in all pre-construction meetings, site visits and evaluates existing conditions with respect to contract requirements and prepare minutes and /or comprehensive reports on job related meetingsAdvise Lead Engineer of deficiencies, inconsistencies or conflicts in the plans and/or specifications.Compile available information on existing site conditions (i.e. taps, services, utility as-built, etc.).Receive, review and forward pre-construction engineering reports as necessary.Meet regularly with the contractor to identify and resolve project related issues, including interpretation of contract requirements.Review and evaluate contractor’s proposed progress schedule, monitors contractor’s conformance to the schedule; recommends corrective action and requires a revised schedule should a deviation occur.Supervise and/or perform construction inspection operations to secure compliance with contract requirements.Participates in substantial completion and prior inspections, prepares and ensures completion of final punch list and recommends acceptance of the work.Monitor performance and recommends, if necessary, the institution of partial or complete default actions.Supervise and control the taking of all measurements, surveys, photographs and television inspections.Take action to prevent or immediately correct hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions which may endanger the health or safety of the public and/or workers.• Initiate the preparation of field memorandums, letters, accident reports, community inquires, complains and keep a log of all incoming and outgoing correspondence.Prepare and process all necessary payment documents and certify the quantities and prepare payment packages within the five-day target period.Track all required approvals and notify Lead Engineer of any undue delays.

T44/2020/21 SURFACING OF GRAVEL ROADS IN WARD 1 - SEDGEFIELD Maintain all file records on designated forms. These records include all reports on work force, equipment, progress, safety, etc.Review and approve the Contractor’s drawings.Locate, execute and interpret all soils and materials testing according to the provisions in the Contract Documents and Standard Specifications.Check and certify progress payments to the Contractor.Check personnel, equipment and material costs for all Variation Orders and Change Orders required under the terms of the Contract.Review requests for additional compensation and time extensions.Preparation of the Monthly ReportSite Safety Monitoring wherein the monitoring activities, meetings, reviews, safety violations, rectification measures, and accident reports are included in the Monthly Progress Report.Inspect safety conditions and inform the Contractor of construction safety violations and follow up action to be taken.Attend all meetings, and prepare written minutes for distribution.Review correspondence and prepare responses for signature.Monitor and report on progress of scheduled utility relocation work.Review and approval of Contractor’s plans for protection of existing buildings and structures.Review all construction activities regarding compliance with local traffic ordinances and public convenience.Receive and review complaints and claims of damage and expedite the Contractor’s investigation into these complaints and damage claims.Approval of all restoration or final clean-up work.Review and make recommendations on Contractor’s claims.Coordination with other Contractors, Municipality and Agencies.Provide a “punch list” and final inspection.Check and approve “as-built” drawings submitted by the Contractor and maintain a status log.Check and approve the final quantities submitted by the Contractor.Check and approve the final payment certificate submitted by the Contractor.

SURFACING OF GRAVEL ROADS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (03) YEARS ( CONTRACT T 09/2018/19 )Report to Lead Engineer and supported Construction Managers Did Roads Inspectors.Responsible for ensuring that the roads section of the works are constructed in accordance with the contract requirements.Check contractor’s submissions and drawingsRespond to the contractor’s request for informationLiaise with the contractor on required testing and the test results for the roads section of the works.Liaise with the Lead Engineer – Project Manager / Municipality officials, contractors or consultants who interface with the project.Monitor site safety and liaise with the Safety OfficerPrepared reports.Ensured the timely planning and implementation of any traffic detours.Kept comprehensive records of works done and labour and plant returnsAssisted the principal contractor to monitor progress and notify the Lead Engineer of any potential delays.Maintains contract files in a thorough and organized manner.Ensures current permits are maintained on site and that the site adheres to permit conditions.Partner with Construction Support to ensure a timely final payment.Analyze delays associated with Time Extension requests, recommends approval or assessment of liquidated damages and prepares necessary documentation.Maintain communication with supervisors reporting status of work, unanticipated conditions, possible problems, potential overruns or change orders, and cases of disputes or non-compliance by contractor.Perform physical investigations or surveys and prepare reports or plans of findings for possible contract modifications as requested.Prepare detailed reports regarding property damage claims and other liability claims, and appear at meetings and legal proceedings when necessary.

CONTRACT No. NRA R.067- 020-2015/1 FOR REPAIR AND RESURFACING OF NATIONAL ROUTE R67 SECTION 2 FROM GRAHAMSTOWN (KM 0.0) TO FORT BEAUFORT (KM 70.7)Worked in a close relationship with the laboratory including having regular discussions with the laboratory manager about the condition, progress and standard of the laboratory;Conducted regular laboratory inspections and report and draft report;Acted as liaison between the Engineer’s Representative and the laboratory;Advise the Engineer’s Representative where the laboratory does not comply with the contractual and technical requirements;Prepared and sign-off materials mix and seal designs or any other relevant matter for submission to the Engineer’s Representative;Verified the requests for lot approval submitted by the contractor and ensure the tests requested are in line with the lot submitted;Ensured the laboratory is granted sufficient time for sampling with regards to every request received;Kept track of submission time for laboratory results;Receive and verified all the test results from the laboratory manager;Sign-off test reports and made recommendations for approval or rejection;Inspect works daily which shall inter alia include materials sources, layer works, structures and any other materials related to items on site;Did visual inspections on materials in lots submitted for approval;Inspected all trial sections constructed and complete as well as record trial section checklists;Populated progress sheets linking test requests with the position on layer works;Drafted the monthly materials and laboratory reports;Kept As-Built data up to date;

NRA R. 058 – 060 – 2015 / 1 Resurfacing of National Route R58 Section 6 From Barkly East ( Km 0,0 ) to Elliot ( Km 62,41 )Worked in a close relationship with the laboratory including having regular discussions with the laboratory manager about the condition, progress and standard of the laboratory;Conducted regular laboratory inspections and report and draft report;Acted as liaison between the Engineer’s Representative and the laboratory;Advise the Engineer’s Representative where the laboratory does not comply with the contractual and technical requirements;Prepared and sign-off materials mix and seal designs or any other relevant matter for submission to the Engineer’s Representative;Verified the requests for lot approval submitted by the contractor and ensure the tests requested are in line with the lot submitted;Ensured the laboratory is granted sufficient time for sampling with regards to every request received;Kept track of submission time for laboratory results;Receive and verified all the test results from the laboratory manager;Sign-off test reports and made recommendations for approval or rejection;Inspect works daily which shall inter alia include materials sources, layer works, structures and any other materials related to items on site;Did visual inspections on materials in lots submitted for approval;Inspected all trial sections constructed and complete as well as record trial section checklists;Populated progress sheets linking test requests with the position on layer works;Drafted the monthly materials and laboratory reports;Kept As-Built data up to date;Compliance with and managing direct reports compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (ISO9001:2015) Business Management System (BMS) and the Project Management Online Guide (PMOG).

Objecto do Contrato: Empreitada de Reabilitação do Troço da Estrada Desvio de Quibaxe/Bula Atumba N.º Oficial do Contrato: 047/INEA/2007 Valor (USD): 44,671,274.12 Responsible for all Laboratory activities and Lab equipment (Verify the correct execution of laboratory tests); Borrow area investigation (Soils and quarries for construction road); Compaction of MDD’s, CBR’s, Limits, Sand replacement, Troxler densities, ACV, Flakiness, ALD, Granulometric Test, Mix design of stabilized material (UCS and ITS), Dry and wet durability test, Sand patch, DCP, Dry bulk (SG/WA/DBD and ARD), Loose and compaction bulk density, ICL, concrete design, aggregate affinity, etc, Mix design with cement/soil; Check the proper collection and handling of samples of materials testing; Register and archive test results and keep files organized, staff training lab; checking the operability of equipment and calibration; Prospection and updating borrow area, and, Quarries; Site quality control: Fill, sub-grade layer’s, sub-base and base; Culverts backfill; quality control of works, Determination of the rate application of MC30, Bitumen and aggregate for pavement layer’s Double Seal; monthly reports.