Desired Qualifications and Attributes

The successful candidate must have:

 At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering, Quality Surveying or Building

Science or related field from an institution recognized by the University of Zimbabwe.

 Proficiency in Computer skills.

 Ability to work under pressure.

 Have at least 2 years of related experience in building construction in capacity such as

clerk of the works or Project Manager. Duties and Responsibilities

 Coordinate, monitor and inspect work of construction contractor for assigned projects

on behalf of the University/University System.

 Review contract documents, architectural drawings and specifications in order to

maintain familiarity with assigned projects and insure construction contractor’s full

understanding of documents;

 Review contractor shop drawings and provide comments on conformance/non- conformance to architect;

 Act as liaison between architect and contractor through the Manager or designated

supervisor;

 Conduct on-site observation and spot-checks of work in progress;

 Ensure contract compliance by the contractor, such as conducting tests specified in

contract and installing materials/equipment as specified in contract, and report

deficiencies to Manager, Architect and contractor;

 Provide reports on all on-site matters, including third-party inspections, progress, safety

concerns and causes for delay;

 Maintain job-site files, documents, reports and daily log,; prepare periodic reports for

University/University System Managers and Architect as required;

 Attend all job-site meetings as University/University System representative or in

conjunction with Manager;

 Receive, record, present for Architect’s approval, and maintain custody of samples

submitted by construction contract;

 Review requests for progress payments submitted by construction contractor and

forward recommendations to Architect;