Clerk of Works

Summary

The Clerk of Works is responsible for monitoring and reporting on all technical matters related to construction works and recording of the related information. 💰Salary Scale: $2,803,771 - $3,770,760 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Key Outputs:

  • • Perform duties in accordance with the Contract and Bills of Quantities
  • • Construction works monitored to ensure conformance with the Contract Documents and Bills of Quantities.
  • • Individual work plan
  • • Reports
  • • Site Instructions
  • • Site Diary

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Conduct daily on-site inspections and spot checks of work in progress.
  • • Examine all material and workmanship for proposed use on the construction site and reject once authorised to do so.
  • • Ensure that tests which are required by the Contract Documents are conducted, witnessed and recorded.
  • • Receive samples which are required to be furnished at the job site and record details accordingly - date received and from whom.
  • • Permit the installation of material and equipment for which drawings are required.
  • • Inspect construction works and prepares preliminary listing of outstanding items for review before Sectional or Practical Completion.
  • • Assist in preparing a defects list and items for correction.
  • • Consider and evaluate suggestions or modifications which may be submitted by the Contractor.
  • • Advise when the construction works or sections have been completed and are ready for inspection.
  • • Prepare and submit weekly reports confirming that activities are undertaken.
  • • Issue site instructions as required and copies the Infrastructure Manager.
  • • Assist as required, the Quantity Surveyor in measuring the works to be used for processing of contractors’ claims.
  • • Measure and record all variations and claims.
  • • Identify and advise the Infrastructure Manager and Quantity Surveyor of incorrect measurements in the Bills of Quantities.
  • • Assess and report on environmental damage adjacent to property which is caused by the construction.
  • • Sketch and measure any area required for modification by the Infrastructure Manager

• Management/Administrative:

  • • Accompany visitors on site visits; record and report the outcome of these inspections.
  • • Convene meetings with the Contractors’ site representatives.
  • • Attend all site meetings and report to the Infrastructure Manager where necessary.
  • • Maintain at the site office all documents needed for the administration of the construction.
  • • Maintain accurate records of all site activities including keeping a site diary.  Record
  • • Record all deliveries of building materials to the site.
  • • Record names, addresses and telephone numbers of all Contractor's key personnel.
  • • Maintain accurate records of all the works carried out and review daily returns of Contractor.
  • • Submit weekly progress reports including photographs of site activities.
  • • Perform any other related duties as assigned from time to time.

• Other:

  • • Undertakes other related assignments as directed

• Performance Standards:

  • • Professionalism and integrity are consistently demonstrated in keeping with the established standards of NET
  • • Correspondence and reports are prepared within the agreed timelines and a high level of accuracy maintained.
  • • Confidentiality, dependability and tact are consistently displayed in the conduct of duties
  • • Construction sites effectively monitored
  • • Execution of projects effectively monitored
  • • Required reports are comprehensive, accurate and submitted within the given time frame
  • • Key deliverables produced within agreed timeframes and at required standards
  • • Problems recognized and corrective action taken/escalated speedily
  • • Reports are accurate and submitted within given timeframe
  • • Established targets are consistently achieved.

• Authority:

  • • To Issue site instructions as required within agreed remit

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Detail-oriented
  • • Be persuasive and diplomatic while remaining independent
  • • Ability to demonstrate integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
  • • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
  • • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in teams.
  • • Good time management and organizing skills
  • • Good judgment and initiative and flexibility

• Technical:

  • • Possess working knowledge of the building industry, including material, trades, methods and legal requirements
  • • Keeps up to date with changes in construction methods, legislation and industry standards
  • • knowledge of project management methodologies
  • • Knowledge of new methodologies in the construction industry including Green Building Technology

Qualifications

• • Diploma in Construction Management or equivalent in Structural Engineering from the University of Technology or any other recognized tertiary educational institution
• • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar capacity on other projects
• • Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health standards

Additional Information and Instructions

• • Required to travel to and work on construction project sites island-wide which may be dusty and hazardous
• • May be required to work beyond normal hours to meet deadlines
• • Possession of a valid Driver’s Licence and a reliable Motor Vehicle

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their application for the following vacancies by Friday, January 31, 2025 to: The Administrative & Operations Manager National Education Trust 37 Arnold Road Kingston 5 ✉️ Email: jobs@net.org.jm ℹ️ Subject Line: Clerk of Works We thank all applicants for expressing an interest. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

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