Assistant Resident Engineer (9 Posts)

The Lake Victoria North Water Services Board (LVNWSB), established under the Water Act 2002, is mandated to ensure efficient and economical provision of water and sewerage services within its jurisdiction. This role, Assistant Resident Engineer, involves overseeing and managing the construction activities of water and sanitation infrastructure projects, ensuring strict adherence to project plans, specifications, and quality standards. The engineer will be responsible for quality control, project tracking, comprehensive documentation, cost monitoring, and resolving technical issues that arise on site.

Roles and Responsibility

• Monitor construction activities to ensure work is performed according to project plans and specifications.
• Check the quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship to meet the client's standards and contract requirements.
• Review and recommend approval for materials used on the project and certify completed stages of construction.
• Track project progress to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
• Prepare and submit regular reports (daily, monthly, and quarterly) on project progress to the project manager and other stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed and complete records of all project activities, decisions, and site events.
• Monitor project costs, negotiate change orders, and create construction budgets.
• Ensure proper coordination and communication with all stakeholders during construction of water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with the client and contractor to discuss progress and address issues.
• Problem-Solving & Compliance
  • Identify and resolve technical issues, design conflicts, and other problems that arise during construction.
  • Ensure that the construction complies with project plans, specifications, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
  • Offer technical guidance on design and construction proposals, resolving design queries on site.
  • Review designs and other technical documents to ensure they are accurate and appropriate for the project.
• Supervision of project staff under the Assistant Resident Engineer’s office.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Must be a registered Graduate Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Must have been an Assistant Resident Engineer in at least one Water Supply project.
• Three (3) years’ work experience.