Clerk of Works – 12 Posts at National Housing Corporation (NHC)
Job Specification:
Duties and responsibilities at
this level entail assisting in:
- Supervise construction works on NHC projects as
assigned by the Project Manager/his representative, ensuring compliance
with specifications.
- Work with the contractor to ensure a safe, secure,
and healthy work environment by enforcing safe site procedures as directed
by the Project Manager/Clerk of Works.
- Ensure a safe and conducive work environment in
compliance with relevant laws.
- Assist in scheduling and coordinating site personnel,
supervising subcontractors, resolving design problems, and implementing
any change orders.
- Coordinate and attend site meetings and prepare
briefs to the Project Manager/his representative on site progress.
- Maintain registers of daily material usage.
- Prepare daily and weekly contractor progress reports
as guided by the Project Manager.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Project
Manager/his representative.
Person Specification:
For appointments to this
position, a candidate must have:
- A Diploma in Building/Construction Management, Civil
Engineering, Architecture, Building Engineering, Structural Engineering,
Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar role
on a busy construction site.
- Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
- Strong familiarity with project management software
tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Experience managing projects through the full life
cycle, including progress reporting.
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills; highly
resourceful.
- Proficiency in English and Kiswahili (written and
spoken).
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Supervisory skills.
- Customer focus.
- Report and minute writing skills.