Director Public Works at Bomet County

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Duties and Responsibilities: –

The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and implementation of the strategic and annual work plans for the directorate.
• Preparation of budget and procurement plans.
• Preparation of periodic reports.
• Management of staff working in the Directorate
• Identification and prioritization of public works projects for rehabilitation and new construction.
• Design and construction of County offices, markets, health centers, stadiums, social halls etc.
• Preparation of designs, BoQs, cost estimates and tender documents for proposed building projects.
• Training needs assessment and planning
• Approval and monitoring of all building plans to ensure compliance to the Building Standards.
•  Overseeing construction, supervision of works, project management and contract administration.
• M&E of annual budget/targets and strategic plan targets.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer

Requirements and Competencies for Appointment:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Quantity Survey or Civil/ Structural Engineering (Minimum 7 years’ experience) from a recognized institution
• Must have served for a minimum of three (3) years in a relevant field at management level in the Private or Public sector.
• Must be registered with the relevant professional body in class of professional Engineers
•  (Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya for Architects & Quantity Surveyors, Engineers Board of Kenya for Engineers)
• Demonstrate experience in Public Finance, Budgeting, and Procurement.
• Computer skills in MS Project and Engineering design software.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Advanced computer skills (MS project, MS Word, MS Excel, Archicard, MS PowerPoint and MS Access and Engineering design software)
• Conversant with the constitution of Kenya 2010 and devolution
• Compliance with chapter six of the constitution of Kenya
• A course in strategic leadership will be an added advantage.