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.