Site Agent

Role Purpose:

In charge of a building contract and, as such, must be aware and in control of all aspects of site operations, including the planning of site progress. It is the manager/agent who has responsibility for both the profitability of operations and adherence to the agreed construction and cost plans.
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Key Task and Responsibilities:

Running the site from setup to completion, controlling all aspects of site operations & management.
Ensuring the project runs to schedule and to budget, and finding solutions to problems that may cause delays, such as the late arrival of materials.
Liaise with PQS & PM to review cost related issues like budgets, allowances, s/c prices, variation claims etc.
Discuss Material Procurement schedule to meet programme requirement to avoid delays.
Proper Calculations for Material requirement
Requisitioning for Material
Assist in preparation of Main Contract Programme & monitor – clause 14.
Forecast of Labour & Plant.
Set Targets and Monitor Productivity/Performance of Labour & Sub Contractors
Leading regular site meetings with project teams, professionals, including quantity surveyors, building services engineers, foremen, subcontractors, and the client who has commissioned the building
Prepare or assist Method Statements and all other site documentation
Risk Assessment
Train and identify training requirements for staff.
Compile accurate monthly reports for Client and HO reflecting accurately the work to date.
Carry out the Coordination of information & technical matters. On large project specifically assigned as project coordinator
Maintaining strict quality control procedures – this necessitates regular testing of materials, visual inspections of work, and frequent tours of the site
Monitor site testing records – especially the concrete cubes
Conducting regular site safety checks

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

Degree in Engineering
10+ years of experience
Should be Influencing, Negotiating & Customer Focussed
Expert in Planning, Organizing, Scheduling & Coordinating
Should be good in Decision Making, Problem Solving & Time Management.
Fluent in English – written, Oral & Presentation.