Resident Engineer at Lake Victoria North Water Services Board

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent;
• Master’s Degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• Valid Practicing license;
• Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
• Must have been a Resident Engineer in at least one Water Supply project;
• Nine (9) years’ work experience;
• Be proficient in computer applications skills;

Roles and Responsibility

• Monitor construction activities to ensure work is performed according toproject plans and specifications.
• Check the quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship to meet the client's standards and contract requirements.
• Approve materials used on the project and certify completed stages of construction.
• Track project progress to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
• Prepare and submit regular reports (daily, monthly, and quarterly) on project progress to the project manager and other stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed and complete records of all project activities, decisions, and site events.
• Monitor project costs, negotiate change orders, and create construction budgets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact, coordinating with the contractor, client, design teams, and other relevant authorities.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with the client and contractor to discuss progress and address issues.
• Enforce compliance with all relevant acts including; National Construction Authority Act, Engineers Act; Environmental Act, Health and Safety Act among others;
• Enforce prudent management of the resources allocated to the projects;
• Identify and resolve technical issues, design conflicts, and other problems that arise during construction.
• Ensure proper coordination and communication with all stakeholders during construction of water and sanitation infrastructure;
• Ensure that the construction complies with project plans, specifications, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
• Offer technical guidance on design and construction proposals, resolving design queries on site.
• Review designs and other technical documents to ensure they are accurate and appropriate for the project.
• Supervision of project staff under the Resident Engineer’s office.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.