Construction Site Supervisor Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client is an established Property Development & Management company in Nairobi.


They seek to hire 2 competent, hands-on and well experienced candidates to fill the position of Site Supervisors who will be responsible for planning, directing, managing, coordinating, and budgeting for site activities involving the company’s construction projects.


Roles and Responsibilities


  • Prepare standard costs (prices) for each item as input into project costing.
  • Review Works programmes drawn up by clerk of works and get the formal approval of all
    Provide regular updates to marketing, workshop and finance teams to ensure that all are involved in planned activities
  • Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately
  • Plan and control use of resources on Site and ensure all necessary resources are availed
    Monitor use of Labour, skill and quantity required
  • Source for lacking equipment which may be needed in the site
  • Arrange for Statutory Inspections and approvals on time
  • Monitor site instruction book
  • Formally follow up on all issues raised on site
  • Get approvals for all instructions which will have cost or structural impacts on the site, according to Statutory guidelines
  • Monitor activities of other Contractors and sub-contractors on Site and ensure the timing of such works fit into the original Works programme
  • Review deliverables prepared by team
    Negotiate subcontractor payments where applicable
  • Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
  • Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
  • Resolve and/or escalate to management all issues that have impact on project deliverables
  • Approve team members’ time and expense reports in a conscientious
    and timely manner.
  • Review the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.
  • Motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner and mitigates team conflict and communication problems
  • Manager day-to-day client interaction and communicate effectively with to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions.


    Skills and Qualifications


  • Degree/ Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field of study
  • 5 years of site supervision / project management experience
  • Proven track record in running projects
  • Basic computer knowledge, especially packages that deal with BQs
  • Thorough product knowledge of building materials
  • Construction background is a MUST
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to establish collaborative relationships


    How to Apply


    If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Construction Site Supervisor) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Friday, 10th August 2018

    Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

    N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

    Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

    The Recruiting Manager
    Corporate staffing Services


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