Job Description
CLERK OF WORKS ( 1 POST) CSG 8
Job Description:
(i) Undertake regular inspection of construction work and compare it with drawings and
specifications.
(ii) Monitor and record the works in accordance with the technical specifications, bills of
quantities and drawings
(iii) Measuring and quality checking building materials.
(iv) Identifying defects and suggesting ways to correct them
(v) Monitoring progress and reporting to the Project Management Team of The Kisumu
National Polytechnic
(vi) Keeping detailed records of work and maintaining a filing system for all site
memos and instructions, meeting notes, etc.
(vii) Photograph and record completed works before they are covered by the
contractor and measuring/sketching and duly maintain an electronic library of
photos of the progress of the works
(viii) Ensure that the daily records are kept on the site workbook; monitor the site
workbook and inform the Project Management Team.
(ix) Liaising with contractors, engineers and surveyors
(x) Checking that building regulations, health and safety, legal and ecological
requirements are met.
Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Higher diploma in Civil Engineering and Construction Technology, Quantity Survey or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
OR
- Diploma in Building Construction Technology, Quantity Survey, Civil Engineering,
Construction Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution
- At least five years’ experience with projects of a similar magnitude in a government
ministry or recognized practicing firm
- Must have supervised a project of at least Ksh.150 million in the last 5 years
- Certificate in computer application
- Must be a member of the relevant professional body
- Skills
- Overall professionalism, integrity, enthusiasm & commitment
- Sound knowledge of computer literacy such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and
PowerPoint Presentation
- Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and document drafting skills and ability to gather, analyze and
evaluate data on technical aspects
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective teamwork
and
- Ability to work efficiently with minimal direction;