Clerk of Works at ESL Kenya

The holder of the role shall ensure that Contractors comply with the Conditions of Contract, the Specification and the Drawings and the program of works. This role will inspect the workmanship, quality and safety of work on construction site.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Represent the Project Engineer on site.
• Quality management oversight.
• Environmental, Health and Safety management.
• Liaison between the Project Engineer and the Contractor.
• Management of the Employer’s site office
• Monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Providing regular updates and reports on physical progress of the project.
• Monitor the Contractor’s progress and note any delays with reasons.
• Understand all Consultants’ latest approved drawings and documents and promptly advise the Project Manager of any discrepancies.
• Check all setting, levels, positions, dimensions, formworks before any works i.e. concrete, steel structures/ fabrications etc.
• Ensure any rebates, mortices, holes, fixings, or fittings that may be required to be built into the structure are properly fitted.
• Ensure all relevant test (concrete test cubes, marking, dating, curing, density tests, drainage tests) are appropriately done.
• Ensure that the required standards of quality and accuracy of work and materials are maintained.
• Attend site meetings and represent the Project Engineer and prepare weekly project reports.
• Endorse the Contractor’s Day worksheets in respect of time and materials only.
• Inspect materials on site and ensure they conform to the Employer’s specifications.
• Keep proper records of any events on-site, including visitors to the site, material deliveries, drawings received and any other significant events occurring on-site.

Key Competencies & Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related course.
• Registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a Graduate Engineer
• Valid certificate of Good Standing from EBK
• Proven Experience in supervising construction projects in the capacity of Clerk of Works.
• Proper understanding of quality management in construction projects
• Specialized training in project management, especially PMP, will be an added advantage.

Competencies & Skills:

• Team player with leadership abilities and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills.
• Be a person of integrity.
• Have analytical and excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• A team player with sound negotiation skills.
• Tech savvy
• Proficiency in engineering design software especially Autodesk Revit or suitable alternatives with Building Information Modelling (BIM) capability.
• Good understanding of FIDIC condition of contracts or suitable alternatives.