Specialist Service Civil Engineer

Location:

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Posted:

August 23, 2022

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RICHARD

THUBAKGALE

CIVIL ENGINEER &

PROJECT MANAGER

** ****** ****, ********,

Midrand

060-***-****/ 079-***-****

************@*****.***

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position in a high-quality engineering environment where my resourceful experience and academic skills will add value to organizational operations, and to be able to apply prudent principles in Civil and Structural Engineering, bulk water infrastructure and Construction Management projects.

EDUCATION

National Diploma: Civil Engineering Tshwane University of Technology B – Tech: Urban Engineering University of South Africa CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS –

**Awaiting final results

SOFTWARE & ASSOCIATIONS

o MS Office and Projects

o AutoCad & AllyCad

o WebAccounting

o SAICE Member

o ECSA Registered Candidate

o Rexus Air Valve Design Course

WORK EXPERIENCE

Civil Technologist Muteo Consulting

JUNE 2018 – CURRENT

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the administration, overall technical direction and co-ordination of civil / structural engineering and design work on assigned projects.

• Responsible for the assessment of technical resources for assigned projects.

• Ensures that all assigned civil engineering activities are carried out within the agreed manhour budgets, cost budgets and time schedules.

• Assists in the preparation of manhour estimates for Civil Engineering activities for proposals and projects.

• Assigns and coordinates the activities of junior technicians.

• Performs engineering design calculations and prepares design sketches in accordance with the standards and procedures.

• Checks and approves calculations and other project deliverables performed by technicians.

• Conceptualize and plan the technical scope of critical (built environment) projects and manage quality output (from design to testing/commissioning stage) according to agreed user requirement specifications

• Attends progress meetings and prepares project progress reports.

• Prepares contract requisitions and specifications for civil and structural work on assigned projects.

• Draw and manage contracting models that inform service level standards/objectives or agreements and performance of specialist service providers.

• Analyse equipment performance, draw report to profile and model overall equipment performance measurements

• Prepares technical evaluations of civil and structural contract enquiries.

• Ensure optimal performance of engineering plant by applying technical and safety standards and act as legal authority with respect to plant engineering

• Ensures that all civil / structural engineering work on assigned projects is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Engineering Professions Act, 2000.

• Compile and profile business intelligence reports for analysis and management intervention, including reports on maintenance backlog and non-conformances from set standards/objectives.

• Carries out periodic inspection of civil and structural work during construction to ensure correct interpretation of designs and issues completion certificates for structural work carried out on assigned projects.

Resident Engineer & Assistant Construction Manager Tubatse Consulting Engineers

APRIL 2014 – MAY 2018

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Including but not limited to the utilisation of material, implementation of strategies and engaging technical consultants on client assignments.

• Conducting safety audits with OHS Officer and make sure that all construction activities are being carried out in accordance with pre-set safety standards.

• Inspecting and assessing the quality of materials being used for construction projects according to SANS standards.

• Calculating the quantity of material, supplies and equipment needed for individual projects.

• Providing recommendations for repair work and ensuring that deadlines and deliverables are met on time.

• Compiling monthly technical reports such as project status and financial reports presented to the client and various stakeholders such as Department of Water & Sanitation and Tubatse Municipality at regional as well as provincial level monthly.

• Providing technical advice to field staff to ensure that construction procedures are being carried appropriately.

• Surveying maps and blueprints prior to creating construction plans.

• Drafting and approving As-Built drawings using AutoCad at the completion of each project.

• Conducting weekly site inspections with Site Agent, junior engineers, and foremen.

• Financial and Budget Management – Ensuring that the project is completed within the set financial budget.

• Wayleave application and facilitation of construction project.

• Conducting pressure test on pipes lines.

• Compiling monthly BoQ and payment certificates for contractors.

Civil Engineering Technician REDE Engineering & Management Solutions JANUARY 2011 – MARCH 2014

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functioning as Junior Lead Technician and conducted ground water studies in rural villages.

• Building Information Modelling (BIM) using Prokon for concrete structures (framed buildings and water retaining structures) and industrial steel buildings.

• Drafting and designing plans for buildings and concrete structures using AutoCad & AllyCad.

• Assisting in the bulk water distribution network and reticulation analysis using Wadiso.

• Conducting site inspections, budget control and assessment of work done

• In-depth technical knowledge of material logistics and client liaison. 4

• Compiling project management and procurement documentation including BoQ using GCC 2010.

• Reporting on progress regarding all projects to Senior Management monthly Engineering Trainee (Internship) Mametse Civil Contractors JANUARY 2010 – DECEMBER 2010

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in planning of project

• Interpreting architectural/engineers designs

• Surveying

• Data capturing of laboratory concrete results

• Assisting in compiling of payment certificates

• Conducting concrete tests (Slump test & Cube crushing)

• Preparing quotations and orders for material on site

• Compiling daily diary and reporting to the Senior Engineer weekly to give a status update PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• A high standard of professionalism in my work

• The ability to remain calm and objective in all situations

• The ability to quickly identify and resolve client problems