The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Public Works invites applicants from qualified persons for the position of Clerk of Works.
The works include the following:-
The works include the following:-
- Building Construction works,
- Civil Works to include airstrip, road, parking and sewer
- Electrical Services to include; Wind solar hybrid and diesel engine generators, main power distribution systems, low voltage switchgear, interior power systems, interior lighting systems, external lighting systems, lighting protection and grounding systems, fire detection and alarm systems, telephone and data systems, VSAT and PABX systems
- Mechanical Services to include; Plumbing, drainage and sanitary systems, fire protection systems, air conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems, cold room installations, solar heating systems, kitchen equipment and LP Gas installations, high level water tanks and booster pumps, underground fuel tanks and pumps, compressed air systems, borehole drilling and equipment
Qualification
To qualify, the candidate shall meet the following requirements:-
To qualify, the candidate shall meet the following requirements:-
- Be in possession of a National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in one or more of the following fields; Architecture, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or in a related field of study
- Must have a certificate for supervision of road construction from a recognized institution
- Must have at least five years post-graduation working experience gained in site supervision of building works with elaborate Mechanical and Electrical services
- Must possess good spoken and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili, be computer literate, be honest and vigilant
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Consultant Project Manager and the Project Architect, the primary duties and responsibilities of the Clerk of Works shall include but not be restricted to the following:-
Reporting to the Consultant Project Manager and the Project Architect, the primary duties and responsibilities of the Clerk of Works shall include but not be restricted to the following:-
- Act on behalf of the Project Architect in ensuring that consistently high standards of quality of both materials and workmanship are maintained for all the building works, civil works, mechanical and electrical works.
- Monitor, record, and report the progress of all building, civil, mechanical and electrical works
- Obtain a thorough understanding of works through detailed review of all the project construction and working drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and other relevant project documents and use them as references when inspecting the works;
- Conduct visual inspection of all buildings, civil, mechanical and electrical works. This entails undertaking a rigorous and detailed inspection of the quality of materials and standards of workmanship installations are constructed in accordance with the drawings, specifications and approved quality.
- Identify technical problems on site and recommend corrective action in consultation with the Project Architect, Project Civil/Structural Engineer and Project Mechanical/Electrical Engineer.
- Keep detailed records of various aspects of works including a daily diary and report regularly to the Project Architect.
- Attend site progress meetings and all meetings on site relevant to the works and provide reports as per agreed templates.
- Witness testing, commissioning and balancing of mechanical and electrical engineering installations
- Prepare schedules of defects and certify rectification of snag items in consultation with the Project Architect and Engineers.
Terms of Engagement
The Clerk of Works will be engaged on contract for the entire duration of the project. It is estimated that the project will take 3 years.
Applicants should submit their applications, CVs and copies of testimonials and addressed to:-
The Chief Architect
Ministry of Public Works
P.O. Box 30260-00100
Nairobi
Clearly marked "APPLICATION FOR CLERK OF WORKS FOR KIBISH PROJECT"
And placed in the tender box on fifth floor at the Works Building, Ngong Road, Nairobi or sent by post so as to reach above address not later than 6th September, 2010 at 10.00 a.m.
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