Mechanical / Civil Construction Superintendent Job in Kenya

Position: Mechanical / Civil Construction Superintendent

Industry: Manufacturing

Reports to: Construction Manager

Location: Wote in Makueni

Our client in vegetable oil extraction, is seeking to recruit a Mechanical/Civil Construction Superintendent.

Successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring/follow-up and control of the activities performed by contractors at the construction/fabrication site, from the initial construction up to the completion of the execution phase ensuring works are performed according to project specifications, budget and respecting all relevant QA/QC standards and HSE procedures and regulations

Main accountabilities and Responsibilities

·  Timeliness and accuracy of construction progress monitor and control, provision of information, including contractor’s quantities executed and manpower.

·  Assuring technical integrity of works and implementation of relevant HSE procedures according to standards and regulations.


·  Assuring Construction Contractor and Vendors coordination.

·  Assuring proper material control.

·  Works progress certification.

·  Accurately Report progress deviations.

·  Monitoring construction activities are executed in accordance with project and schedule, highlighting deviations and suggesting possible solutions.

·  Monitoring construction activities progress, and quantities executed by contractor for Civil, Piping, Mechanical, Structural, Architectural works.

·  Verifying construction works compliance with Contract scope of works, project specifications and procedures.

·  Coordinating interfaces between Vendors and Construction Contractor.

·  Coordinating supervision team and third-party authorities/stakeholders visits and audits.

·  Monitor and Control Mechanical Completion activities executed on site.

·  Certifying Work Progress and relevant quantities – daily/weekly/monthly.

·  Elaborate weekly construction progress report validated with the project base lines for communicating to the Project Management.

·  Lead the site construction meetings between company and contractor.

·  Review and comment specific site procedures and work practices as necessary to meet project requirements.

·  Provide construction input to resolve site constructability problems using technical knowledge and experience.

·  Ensure construction works are executed following the correct HSE procedures for risk mitigation and safe work execution. Report to Project Management any near miss, unsafe act, and incident.

Qualifications and Experience

·  Civil Engineering/technical degree

·  5 years of experience in the Construction industry.

·  5 years of construction coordination and supervision experience.

Training and courses

·  Energy Surface Production Facilities

·  Concrete Application

·  Structural Appraisal

·  Piping Fabrication, Installation and Testing

·  Mechanical Rotating Equipment Installation

·  Mechanical Static Equipment Installation

·  Welding Principles

·  Quantity Survey

·  Heavy Lifting

·  Engineering and Construction Management

·  HSE Hazard Identification

Required Knowledge, Technical or Professional Skills

·  Construction Supervision

·  Construction Works

·  Mechanical Completion

·  Construction Plan & Monitoring

·  Constructability

·  Experienced on civil construction works such as Excavation, Concrete Foundation, Structures Erection, Silos Construction. Experienced on Mechanical Vendor Package installation coordination.

·  Knowledge on Civil, Mechanical and Piping Quality Control, Knowledge on welding of structural elements. HSE Risk Analysis and Job Safety Analysis.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application on our ATS at ats.flexi-personnel.com by 29th December 2022 under the Mechanical/Civil Construction Superintendent under the job posting.

All applicants are advised to adhere to application guidelines for consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement