Superintendent - Electrical Works - Chile

Office Location: Cachapoal Valley (Rancagua)
Reports To: Construction Manager

1. PURPOSE

Construction management and contractor oversight for the construction of all the electrical works, including construction power transmission lines, modifications to Coya and Pangal substations, modifications to existing transmission lines, EPC contractor's electrical distribution system, installation of permanent electrical equipment , etc for the Chacayes project, for the delivery on time and within budget.
2. KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESULT AREAS

• Manage the infrastructure and EPC contractors to ensure that the construction is completed on time, on budget and to the required quality standards.
• Supervision of acceptance of works, and follow up with the contractors on clearance of deficiencies and resolution of defects during the warranty period
• Assist in the recruitment, training and management of inspection staff to oversee the activities of the contractors.
• Participation in and chairing (as an alternate to the construction manager) of weekly progress meetings to review and check the safety, quality and progress of the works and to ensure that construction issues are identified, resolutions identified and communicated to all concerned parties.
• Liaison with design office and consultants to review of designs submitted by contractors, ensuring that contractors are meeting all the technical requirements specified in the contract documents. Implement and document field changes.
• Manage progress, ensuring that the contractors apply the appropriate levels of resources to meet the schedule and recoup and slippages
• Implement contract management procedures that ensure the compliance of the contractors with all terms of the contract and provide documentation for the refutation of claims, etc.
• Review and recommend approval of progress payments to contractors.
• Assist in preparing monthly progress reports to senior Chile and Australian management
• Maintain working relationships with subordinates, Chile Executive Management, external consultants, advisors, regulatory authorities, landowners, and local communities.

• Review contractor's work procedures and his compliance of the same.
• Participate in discussions, evaluations and negotiations of Construction claims.
• The ability to prove and apply technologies in a commercial innovative way and a solid understanding and application of project economics for solution oriented engineering results.

Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications):
Tertiary qualification in a technical Engineering discipline.

A proven track record and in depth experience in the construction and management of large scale infrastructure projects either in the water resources or hydroelectric power sector. 15 - 20 years experience in design and/or construction of such projects.

Knowledge and computer fluency in standard software packages such as Excel, Word, Project, etc.