CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT & COORDINATOR – Redpath

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Redpath is the world’s premier full-service underground mining contractor. Redpath Botswana are excited to be looking for one (1) Construction Superintendent and (1) Construction Coordinator for the Jwaneng Underground Mining Development Project.

Basic function of the position:

The role as a Construction Superintendent & Coordinator oversees daily operations, including the erection of structural, mechanical, and piping (SMP) components, ensuring project schedules are met. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation while implementing quality control and HSE standards.

Open to citizens of Botswana only

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Direct daily operations to meet schedule requirements.

• Oversee construction and erection of structural, mechanical, and piping (SMP) components.

• Monitor project performance, identify and mitigate risks, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

• Supervise and coordinate project execution within the limits of authority, ensuring adherence to contract terms and conditions.

• Oversee delivery of civil earthworks, services, drainage, and structural scope of works.

• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of piping work progress and any changes made during the project.

• Supervise the installation and alignment of new mechanical components according to technical documentation and specifications.

• Oversee welding activities, ensuring all welding work adheres to engineering and fabrication drawings, specifications, and standards.

• Participate in tender reviews and assist with construction scheduling and planning.

Minimum qualifications and experience required for this position:

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Underground Mining environment or Underground civil environment

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management.

• Extensive experience (20+ years) in construction of multi-disciplinary mining and processing projects and demonstrated responsibility for leading 1 to 2 projects of similar scale.

• Technically sound with exposure to construction methodology development and execution in high capital value multi-disciplinary project skills.

• History of competent contractor management on mining infrastructure projects built on strong relationships.

• Extensive knowledge of safety standards and construction and maintenance implications and requirements particularly in relation to safety critical systems and equipment used in the construction of infrastructure

• Driver’s Licence, First Aid & CPR certificate.

• Working at Heights certificate

• Must have worked in a multicultural environment.

• Ability to work in challenging and remote environments.