TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Senior Clerk of Works

DIVISION:
DEPARTMENT: N/A

JOB PURPOSE:
The incumbent is required to monitor the construction, remedial works and associated operations of the
assigned site/s to ensure that the quality assurance/control programmes, procedures and activities are
adhered to.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
 Reports to the designated Manager/Supervisor.
 Works closely with the contractor’s representatives, internal and external stakeholders.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Monitors and tracks the progress of projects at assigned sites to ensure that the work is done in
accordance with relevant standards, codes, specifications and the Corporation’s requirements.
 Conducts inspections at assigned sites to ensure that activities are conducted in accordance with
approvals.
 Ensures that health, safety and environment requirements are adhered to at assigned projects.
 Coordinates and supervises the day-to-day activities of the Clerk of Works.
 Coordinates site activities with the contractor’s representatives.
 Prepares and submits reports in accordance with the project schedule and the Corporation’s
requirements.
 Liaises with internal and external stakeholders; as required
 Performs any other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the job title/position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

 National Diploma in Construction or National Certificate in Civil or Structural Engineering Studies,
or equivalent qualification in a related discipline;
 Five (5) years’ experience in a similar environment; or
 Equivalent combination of training and experience.

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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
 Knowledge of construction management, building standards, specifications and codes.
 Knowledge of relevant laws, government and statutory regulations.
 Project management and organizational skills.
 Ability to read and interpret drawings.
 Ability to prioritise and manage several tasks on project/s.
 Excellent communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal).
 Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).

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