Job Summary:
The Clerk of Works will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the hospital project works. Role holder shall be responsible for managing quality during construction, adherence to approved construction practices and reporting on the level of deployment of the contractor s personnel and consultant s site team. The Clerk of works is to maintain full time presence on site, and will directly report to the Hospital Administrator on the daily progress of works at assigned sites and locations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspecting the work on site and comparing it with drawings and specifications. Inspections could be at heights or underground and may include specialized aspects of construction
Measuring and sampling building materials to check their quality, identify any defects and suggest ways to correct them. Ensure that only the approved materials are used during constructions
Monitoring and reporting on progress to supervisor and management, managers, architects and clients.
Keeping detailed records and accurately reporting to supervisor as may be required, on pertinent issues.
Liaising with contractors, engineers and surveyors
Checking that standards, building regulations, health and safety and legal requirements are met
You may be based at one site for the duration of a project, or travel between sites to carry out inspections and meet contractors.
Verification of quantifies of materials received on site and used on the project by signing on the site delivery notes
Ensure proper handling and storage materials on site by the contractor
Monitor and ensure that the required standards of quality and accuracy of work and materials are maintained.
Monitor that all construction work is accomplished as required in accordance with the approved work program, and where not, the causes of delays are recorded, and report timely to Hospital Administrator.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold an ordinary diploma in Construction, Civil and Building Engineering, or related course. A higher diploma or degree in the same fields will be added advantage
At least five years of working experience in supervision of works related to big construction projects
Should be proficient in writing and fluent speaking in English language
Must have experience of working in Uganda
Good interpersonal, communication and public relations skills.
A proven integrity record
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