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Development Control Company Clerk of Works Manager

Development Control Company Clerk of Works Manager

Tatu CityTatu City, Kiambu County, KE
30+ days ago
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Job description

Position Overview

The DCC Clerk of Works Manager will plays a pivotal role in overseeing construction inspections, ensuring that all development activities align with approved drawings, specifications, industry standards, and building codes . This position requires strong leadership to guide an inspection team, maintain compliance, uphold safety regulations, and drive quality assurance across various project phases.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Technical Oversight

  • Lead the inspection team to ensure all construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, building codes, and industry standards.
  • Supervise workmanship, materials, and installations at all stages—substructure to finishes—resolving non-conformances and ensuring high quality delivery.
  • Personally manage key accounts, providing direct oversight and client engagement on sensitive or complex developments.
  • Apply expert knowledge of construction technology, materials, and methods to resolve site-level challenges and maintain construction integrity.

Lifecycle Construction Management

  • Oversee the full construction monitoring lifecycle—from site handover, construction, inspections, and snagging, through to occupation and post-occupancy evaluations.
  • Ensure smooth transitions between project phases, including pre-occupation compliance, defect rectification, and long-term performance monitoring.
  • Guide the team in maintaining continuity and accuracy in inspections and reporting throughout all project stages.
  • Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Adherence

  • Enforce safety protocols across sites, conduct safety audits with the team, and collaborate with HSE personnel to uphold a strong safety culture.
  • Ensure full compliance with the Kenya Building Code, zoning laws, planning regulations, and local guidelines.
  • Stay current with regulatory changes and ensure the inspection team is updated and trained accordingly.
  • Stakeholder & Team Leadership
  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Clerks of Works, ensuring consistency, professionalism, and adherence to best practices.
  • Coordinate inspection scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting workflows to optimize performance and communication.
  • Reporting, Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Review and compile detailed inspection reports, test results, and project updates for senior management and stakeholders.
  • Identify and champion opportunities for automation in inspection processes, documentation, and reporting systems.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, regularly updating procedures based on lessons learned, site feedback, and industry advancements.
  • Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Building Technology, or a related field.
  • A masters degree will be an added advantage
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in construction supervision, quality assurance, and site-based inspection, preferably on mixed-use developments (commercial, residential, industrial and infrastructure).
  • Proven experience in managing and mentoring construction teams, with a strong track record in lifecycle construction oversight — from site handover to post-occupancy.
  • In-depth knowledge of building codes, planning regulations, and construction technologies relevant to vertical and horizontal developments.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple active project sites without compromising on detail or quality.
  • Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, reporting, and coordination
  • Proficiency in digital tools and inspection / reporting software; experience identifying or implementing automation opportunities is an added advantage.
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