Senior Civil Engineer

About the role

The Senior Civil Engineer will provide full‑range engineering and construction quality assurance for the U.S. Consulate project in Durban, South Africa. This fixed‑term position supports OBO/Durban in delivering the facility to U.S. codes and standard building practices.

Key responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections of civil and structural work and monitor the contractor’s quality‑control program.
• Review project drawings, specifications, shop drawings and submittals for compliance with design documents and contract requirements.
• Observe onsite construction to verify proper installation, forming, and execution of elements.
• Monitor construction progress against schedule and submit weekly progress reports with technical recommendations.
• Prepare construction reports, evaluate contractor‑proposed remedies, and formulate solutions for the Project Director.
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFI) and evaluate submittal substitutions with engineering implications.
• Coordinate the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders.

Required profile

• Professional civil engineer with experience in construction quality assurance and management.
• Familiarity with U.S. building codes and standard construction practices.
• Proven ability to conduct technical inspections and review engineering documents.
• Experience monitoring contractor safety and quality programs on large‑scale projects.

Required skills

• Civil engineering
• Construction quality assurance
• Structural inspection
• Project scheduling and progress monitoring
• Review of shop drawings and submittals

What we offer

• 24‑month fixed‑term contract with potential follow‑on work.
• Opportunity to work on a high‑visibility U.S. government project.
• Onsite experience in an international construction environment.