Clerk of Works Job Careers – National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)

 

Job Title:      Clerk of Works 

Organization: National Housing and Construction
Company Limited (NHCC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Graduate Architect

 

About US:

National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC) was
founded in 1964 and is a Ugandan construction and real estate management
company, partly owned by the Uganda Government. The Company’s mandate is to
increase the housing stock in the country, rehabilitate the housing industry
and encourage Ugandans to own homes in an organized environment.

 

Job Summary:  The Clerk of Works will be responsible for
ensuring that works are professionally done according to the specifications,
and in a cost effective manner.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Supervise and inspect civil works at project
sites to ensure proper workmanship and herence to specifications and designs.

·       
Ensure that correct mixing ratios, work methods
and specifications are adhered to.

·       
Checking materials to ascertain quality and
quantity.

·       
Coordinating with the architect to ensure
adherence to designs at all times and assisting whenever necessary.

·       
Update the project site diary on labor, weather,
materials, and hours of work on a daily basis.

·       
Verifying through joint measurements and
recommending contractors claims for payments.

·       
Using information on site diary or submit
monthly reports to the respective senior engineer and architect.

·       
Perform any other duties as may, be assigned
from time to time, by relevant authority.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The applicant for the National Housing and
Construction Company Limited (NHCC) Clerk of Works employment Opportunity must
hold an advanced/Higher Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering or a closely
related and relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution

·       
Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Project
Planning and Management or a closely related field shall be an added advantage.

·       
Knowledge and skills in application of
Engineering-related Software, as well as proficiency in application of MS
Office Package (Word & Excel,) and related packages is essential.

·       
Relevant working experience of four (4) years,
as a Clerk of Works or in a similar position in a large and reputable
Construction or Civil Works Company or a reputable public or private sector
organization.

·       
Experience in working with public, or private
sector organizations involved in housing-related projects, or programs, shall
also be an added advantage.

·       
High level of ethics, integrity &
Credibility

·       
Analytical, problem solving, negotiation skills.

·       
Good presentation, communication and reporting
skills.

·       
Ability to work under tight deadlines

·       
Ability to work for long hours with high level
of flexibility

·       
Age: Below 45 years 

 

How to Apply:

All interested candidates are encouraged to send their
applications indicating the position being applied for and accompanied by
detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates, evidence of
relevant working experience & contacts of three professional referees
should be addressed to;

 

The Chief Human Resource Officer,

Plot 5, 7th Street, Industrial Area,

P.O. Box 659,
Kampala, Uganda.

 

Or

 

Email to: info@nhcc.co.ug (All applications
via email must be sent as one document not more than 10 MBs)

 

Deadline: 15th September 2020 by 4:00 pm

 

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