Clerk of Works at Pwani University

REF: PU/ADV/02/02/2025

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

This is an entry level to this cadre in the University and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenyan Labour Laws.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess the site & give feedback for Planning / Program Scheduling of the works program for completion and monitoring.
• Review and analyse the site logistics arrangements that are to be implemented and followed at site and implement the same on site.
• Create daily work schedules and adjust as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Raise Request for Information (RFI) after checking the drawings.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all site engineering activities.
• Collaborate with management to align activities with desired business outcomes.
• Check the progress of work happening on site and whether it is as per the works program or not.
• Inform and get the contractor to arrange the manpower, materials and machinery to achieve the planned activities.
• Monitor and report the daily progress of works at site including the constraints, restraints and obstructions at site
• Direct engineering activities: assign tasks, provide training and support to the site personnel.
• Organize the daily site meetings at site within the site personnel. l) Organize materials requirement for daily work at site
• Liaising with the main contractor, subcontractors and other professional staff at site and give feedback to the project manager.
• Ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to at Site Level
• Evaluate operations and processes during construction and optimize the process and give feedback to the Project Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Academic Qualification

• A bachelor’s degree in Building and Construction or Construction Management or related disciplines (Architecture, Design, Building Engineering, Structural Engineering, Surveying or similar).
• Relevant experience of at least three (3) years in a busy construction site of a multistorey development as a Clerk of Works or Site Inspector. Possess excellent report writing skills
• Proficiency in Ms Office, AUTOCAD, ARCH CAD.
• Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.