Superintendent of Works at Judiciary of Kenya

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

1. A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Building
2. Civil Engineering, or its equivalent qualification; from a recognized institution; and
3. Met the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Core Competencies:

1. Ability to supervise constructions works on site to ensure adherence to quality and timelines;
2. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
3. Leadership & Good interpersonal skills;
4. Professional and Technical competence;
5. Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
6. Analytical & Negotiation Skills; and
7. Organizational, planning skills and Results-oriented

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Studying all relevant drawings and written instructions of ongoing works, checking them and using them as a reference when inspecting ongoing work;
2. Making regular, visual inspections of ongoing projects;
3. Taking measurements and samples on site to make sure that the work and the materials meet the specifications and quality standards;
4. Ensuring that work is carried out to the Judiciary’s standards, specification, correct materials, workmanship and schedules;
5. Supervising constructions works on site to ensure adherence to quality and timelines;
6. Monitoring progress of construction works regularly and report to relevant officer for action;
7. Confirming contractors’ valuations of on-going works and materials on site;
8. Checking compliance with requirements of ongoing works;
9. Ensuring contractors comply with health and safety legislation and bring any shortfalls observed to the attention of the Architect;
10. Making regular building condition surveys and making recommendations for required maintenance works;
11. Setting out new and remodeling works to ensure consistency with drawings;
12. Supervising and guiding artisans on any works carried out by internal staff;
13. Conducting routine checks of building
14. equipment conditions; and
15. Preparing accurate periodic site inspection and other work reports.