Title: Clerk of Works
Reporting to:Managing Director
Company Profile:Our Client deals in Project Management, Property Development and
Construction
Duties and Responsibilities
Clerks of Works will be on site all the time. He/ She will need
to be vigilant in their inspections of a large range of technical aspects of
the work including the following:
- Maintaining
records at the construction site in an orderly manner as directed by the
owner. Include copies of all correspondence concerning the project,
contract documents, construction schedule, change orders, test results,
permits, inspection reports, insurance policies, minutes or summaries of
meetings, shop drawings, invoices, and any other applicable documentation.
Maintaining separate files of approved and disapproved change
orders. Records will include details of:
- progress
and any delays
- the
number and type of workers employed
- weather
conditions
- visitors
to the site
- drawings
received
- instructions
- details
of any significant events including any serious deficiencies in health or
safety performance observed while on site.
- Observing
the quality and progress of construction to determine, in general, that it
is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents and schedule.
Assist the builder’s superintendent in understanding the intent of the
contract documents. Notifying the owner, general contractor, and the
architect of any conditions that may delay completion of the total project
or of major parts of the project.
- Coordinating
scheduling and observe tests as required by the contract documents.
- Notifying
the owner, general contractor, and the architect of any work that, in the
opinion of the clerk, is substandard or otherwise not in accordance with
the contract documents. Document with photographs, measurements etc. as
appropriate.
- Observing
material delivered to the site and used by the 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 problems to
the architect and contractor immediately, and as soon as possible to the
owner.
- Meeting,
verifying identification, and accompanying any inspectors from regulatory
authorities having jurisdiction over the project. Immediately report the
results of such inspections to the owner, general contractor, and the
architect.
- Receiving
and reviewing technical manuals, operators’ manuals, manufacturers
instructions and similar documents for transfer to the owner’s
staff. Receiving inventory keys, special tools, filters, spare
parts, and similar items for transfer to the owner’s staff.
Coordinate training of the owner’s staff on equipment operations and
maintenance as required by the contract documents.
- Monitoring
the proper storage of materials, including any off-site storage if so
directed. Reporting problems to the general contractor. Notify the owner
if, in the clerk’s opinion, any materials should be replaced due to
improper storage. Document with photographs as necessary.
- Receiving
and reviewing all requests for payment from the general contractor. Make
recommendations to the owner concerning payment.
- Assisting
the design team in the development of snag lists. Monitor the completion
of work on snag lists and inform the owner of the status on a regular
basis.
Qualifications:
- Relevant
Degree/Diploma or Post Grad in Civil/QS or Construction
- 5
years experience in the related field
- Excellent
computer skills
- Report
writing skills
Skills
- Have
ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications;
- Have
the ability to plan and programme construction and building works;
- Have
good understanding of legislations and regulations pertaining to building
projects;
- Have
thorough knowledge of acceptable quality, safety and environmental systems
and standards;
- Have
ability to establish and maintain sound relationships with stakeholders;
- Ability
to plan and organize a team effort.
- Effective
time management and logical decision-making ability.
- Capacity
to handle pressure.
- Willingness
to travel extensively across the construction sites.
Relationships/Contacts
Reports to: Managing Director
Contacts
Contacts
Internal: Directors; construction officer; other staff as
appropriate within Division
External: Consultants, Building Contractors, M&E Sub
Contractors, Maintenance Service Contractors
All interested candidates should send their applications to mycv@myjobseye.com.
All interested candidates should send their applications to mycv@myjobseye.com.