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Site Agent

Job Type

Contract

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

5 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Building and Construction , Engineering / Technical

Job Summary

We are seeking a competent and experienced Site Agent to join our team and play a key role in the successful execution of our current project. The Site Agent will be responsible for interpreting drawings including architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings on behalf of the company for different projects. He /She will also help with the monthly programming of work.

Duties and Responsibilities

Site Management

• Supervising and overseeing the direction of the project, ensuring that the client’s specifications and requirements are met, reviewing progress and liaising with quantity surveyors to monitor costs.
• Formulate, update, maintain and distribute the project program.
• Manage the sub-contractors & and coordinate both nominated & and domestic sub-contractors.
• Coordinating and supervising construction workers.

Reporting and Key Relationships

• Liaise with consultants i.e. Architects, structural, electrical and mechanical engineers for details.
• Attends site meetings and keeps essential site documents & records.
• Accompanying clients during site visits and answering questions about the construction project’s overall progress and changes; working closely and consulting with clients all through the project lifecycle.
• Create site harmony by resolving any emerging conflicts in consultation with Project Managers

Safety and Standards

• Be responsible for quality and proper building practices and engineering.
• Be permanently on-site during working hours to give guidance and prevent defects.
• Setting and enforcing standards for each job site and ensuring that contractors and crews follow proper safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil engineering from a reputable university.
• A solid understanding of project management.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience. Experience in both Building & construction will be an added advantage.
• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Good leadership and teamwork skills to guide contractors, subcontractors, and teams of workers.

• Supervising and overseeing the direction of the project, ensuring that the client’s specifications and requirements are met, reviewing progress and liaising with quantity surveyors to monitor costs.
• Formulate, update, maintain and distribute the project program.
• Manage the sub-contractors & and coordinate both nominated & and domestic sub-contractors.
• Coordinating and supervising construction workers.
• Liaise with consultants i.e. Architects, structural, electrical and mechanical engineers for details.
• Attends site meetings and keeps essential site documents & records.
• Accompanying clients during site visits and answering questions about the construction project’s overall progress and changes; working closely and consulting with clients all through the project lifecycle.
• Create site harmony by resolving any emerging conflicts in consultation with Project Managers
• Be responsible for quality and proper building practices and engineering.
• Be permanently on-site during working hours to give guidance and prevent defects.
• Setting and enforcing standards for each job site and ensuring that contractors and crews follow proper safety guidelines.

• Project management
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Interpreting drawings (architectural, structural, mechanical)
• Quality assurance
• Safety enforcement
• Conflict resolution
• Attention to detail

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil engineering from a reputable university.
• A solid understanding of project management.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in both Building & construction will be an added advantage.
• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Good leadership and teamwork skills.