Our
client is a medium sized Housing Co-operative Society located in Nairobi CBD
and running projects in most parts of the country.
The
society wishes to recruit a professional to fill the following position:
Clerk of Works
Clerk of Works
Reporting
to: General
Manager
Ref No: COW/CCIA/2016
Responsibilities
- Ensure
that high standards of quality control are maintained on all contracts.
- Monitor
the new construction, renovations and repairs to the existing structures,
and site development.
- Observe
the construction, contract progress, procedures, workmanship, schedule,
overall job safety.
- Co-ordination
between the contractor, the consultants and the Society.
- Carry
out periodic inspections on ongoing projects.
- Interpret,
implement and reinforce regulatory requirements related to safety and
environmental standards in all construction sites.
- Notify
the Society, general contractor, and the architect of any conditions that
may delay completion of the total project or of major parts of the project
- Observing
materials delivered to the site and used by the contractors &
sub-contractors to ensure that materials used are those specified, or
approved substitutes, and that materials are in good condition and free of
defects.
- Report
any irregularies to the Society, architect and contractor immediately as
soon as possible
- Meeting,
verifying identification, and accompanying any inspectors from regulatory
authorities having jurisdiction over the project and immediately report
the results of such inspections to the Society, general contractor, and
the architect
- To
witness testing, commissioning and balancing of engineering installations.
Minimum
Qualifications
- Diploma
in Civil, Building or Construction Engineering or related field.
- Membership
to the Institute of Clerks of Works of Kenya will be added advantage.
- Computer
Literacy: Microsoft office suite, use of internet and e-mail.
- Knowledge
of Auto CAD.
- Working
experience of not less than 5 years in a similar role.
- Have
a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of
materials, trades, methods and legal/ statutory requirements
- Accuracy
and attention to detail when checking work and materials
- Have
good spoken and written communication skills in both English and
Kiswahili.
- Have
ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Have
ability to establish and maintain sound relationships with stakeholders.
- Willingness
to travel extensively across the construction sites.
How to
Apply
If you are interested in any of the above positions, kindly download and complete the questionnaire HERE and submit as per the instructions contained therein by 10th August, 2016.
