State Department for Housing and Urban Development in implementing various AHP Projects across the country, requires the services of clerk of works.
Applications are invited from qualified, results-driven and highly motivated persons to fill the following position:
Clerk of Works – Vacancies – 30 posts : Vacancy N0. 07/2024
Specific Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Clerk of Works:
- The Clerk of Works is responsible to the Project Manager for supervision on site of the
whole works forming the contract or contracts on which they are engaged. - The Clerk of Works will, within their ability, carry out the duties of Clerk of Works for
other consultants as directed by the Project Manager
Duties of the Clerk of Works:
Reporting to the Project Manager/his Representative, the Clerk of Works shall supervise
construction of housing and infrastructure projects and specifically this shall entail:
(i) Supervision of construction works on projects as assigned by the Project Manager/his
representative and ensuring that works are carried out to specifications.
(ii) Supervision of maintenance tasks on developed properties.
(iii) Work with the contractor to ensure a safe, secure and healthy work environment by
enforcing safe site procedures.
(iv) Ensure a safe and conducive work environment in the site.
(v) Ensure construction projects milestones are achieved as defined in the project scope and
that designs are adhered to.
(vi) Scheduling and coordinating site personnel, supervising sub-contractors, resolving design
problems and implementing any change orders.
(vii) Responsible for handing over completed houses and co-ordination of post contract
activities in the defects liability period.
(viii) Coordinates and attends site meetings and prepares briefs to the Project Manager/his
representative on progress made on site.
(ix) Maintain a register of daily material usage.
(x) Prepare daily and weekly progress reports by the contractor.
(xi) Any other duties assigned by the Project manager/his representative.
Remuneration & Terms of Service
- Consolidated Salary : Kshs. 60,000 p.m.
- Place of work : Any project site within Kenya
- Terms of Service : Contract
- Period : Duration of the assigned project but not less than six (6) months