Clerk of Works Jobs in Kenya at KASNEB

Job Title: Clerk of Works

Employer: KASNEB

Duty Station:  Nairobi

Application Deadline: 18 December 2013

Job Level 7

1 Position

Ref: HRA/CLW/I/07-2013

Roles

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Clerk of Works will be responsible for:

• Proper scoping of works and timely delivery of the project.
• Ensuring that construction work is carried out in accordance with legislation, specification, contract documentation and industry best practice.
• Ensuring that high standards of quality control are maintained through monitoring the construction, contract progress, procedures, workmanship, schedules and the overall job safety as well as effective coordination between the contractor and the consultants.
• Acting as a liaison person between KASNEB and the Project team.
• Liaising with the Project Engineer and/or Consultants on the general supervision and matters related to the project.
• Monitoring the on-going works to ensure quality control (materials and workmanship) and effective use of resources.
• Carrying out day to day supervision of the works under the authority of the Architect.
• Ensuring that construction work schedules are maintained and compiling weekly site reports.
• Keeping custodian of the site book and other project records.
• Maintaining the day to day site diaries showing all records and making arrangements with the contractors for material tests at various stages of the construction progress.

The Clerk of Works will be expected to:

• Be familiar with the projects’ information inclusive of drawings, estimates, bills of quantities, written instructions, as well as the principles of the designs, specifications, details and construction systems and using them as a reference when inspecting the work.
• Comply with standards, specifications, time schedules and safety requirements.
• Take measurements and samples on site to make sure that the work and the materials meet the specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure that the works are within the legal requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• The ideal candidate must possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:
• A Higher National Diploma (HND) ¡n Building Construction Management or related discipline from a recognized Institution.
• A degree will be an added advantage.
• Relevant experience of at least 5 years in the reputable construction site preferably in the construction of a multi-storey development.
• Must be familiar with Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Membership to a relevant Institute will be an added advantage.

Key personal attributes

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity, initiative and professionalism.
• Be a team player with a pleasant outgoing personality and ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates for the above positions should send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials, current and expected salary and names and addresses of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 18 December 2013.

The envelope should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and indicate the “REFERENCE NUMBER” of the position applied for and be addressed to:

The Secretary and Chief Executive

KASNEB,

KASNEB Towers

Hospital Road, Upper Hill

P.O. Box 41362-00100,

Nairobi, Kenya

KASNEB is an equal opportunity employer.