Clerk of Works job at National Housing and Construction Company Limited

Background

National Housing and Construction Company Limited is Uganda’s Leading Real Estate Developer with over sixty (60) years of experience in developing, building and managing housing Estates for sell or let at Economic rates. The Company, has strategically placed itself as the lead National Construction Company with establishments at Regional level to reflect the National character and focus on realization of the National Strategic development goals and strategies of the country.

The Company, now seeks to recruit competent persons with high levels of Integrity, dedication and commitment, geared towards driving the Company generated business, both in the short and long term. The staff will work as part of an exciting team with a vision of becoming better professionals and execute the Company’s mandate.

Job Purpose

To ensure that works are professionally done according to the specifications, and in cost effective manner for sole reason of furtherance of company’s strategic goals and objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision: Effectively supervises respective projects to ensure Proper workmanship and adherence to specifications and that the output is line with the agreed standards.
• Materials: Checks building construction materials to ascertain that such materials are of sound quality and quantity to guarantee an assurance in terms of quality building or road.
• Site Diary: In charge of maintaining the site diary on labour, weather, materials, and hours of work vital in the execution of the building or road works.
• Reporting: Using information on site diary or submit monthly reports to the respective senior project engineer and architect.
• Payments: Evaluate and verify contractor’s claims for works done and recommend payment

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Building and Civil Engineering or closely related discipline from recognized University or institution
• Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management of a closely related field shall be an added advantage
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar position in a busy Public or Private Construction company.
• Knowledge and skills in application of Engineering related software as well as proficiency in applications of Ms office package (work & excel) and related packages is essential
• Experience in working with Public or private sector organizations involved in housing related projects or programs shall be an added advantage

Behavioral and Technical Competences

• Maturity, high level of integrity.
• High cost conscious and pursues value for money.
• Ability to Build team spirit
• Technically savvy in area of specialty.
• Knowledge of NHCC product & service offering is essential.

• Effectively supervises respective projects to ensure Proper workmanship and adherence to specifications and that the output is line with the agreed standards.
• Checks building construction materials to ascertain that such materials are of sound quality and quantity to guarantee an assurance in terms of quality building or road.
• In charge of maintaining the site diary on labour, weather, materials, and hours of work vital in the execution of the building or road works.
• Using information on site diary or submit monthly reports to the respective senior project engineer and architect.
• Evaluate and verify contractor’s claims for works done and recommend payment

• Knowledge and skills in application of Engineering related software
• Proficiency in applications of Ms office package (work & excel) and related packages
• Maturity
• High level of integrity
• High cost consciousness
• Ability to Build team spirit
• Technically savvy in area of specialty
• Knowledge of NHCC product & service offering

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Building and Civil Engineering or closely related discipline from recognized University or institution
• Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management of a closely related field shall be an added advantage
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar position in a busy Public or Private Construction company.
• Experience in working with Public or private sector organizations involved in housing related projects or programs shall be an added advantage