Resident Engineer

The Resident Engineer role is focused on the comprehensive oversight and management of construction activities related to water and sanitation infrastructure projects, ensuring efficient execution, quality adherence, and strict compliance with project plans and regulatory standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Approve 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.
• Serve as the primary point of contact, coordinating with the contractor, client, design teams, and other relevant authorities.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with the client and contractor to discuss progress and address issues.
• Enforce compliance with all relevant acts including; National Construction Authority Act, Engineers Act; Environmental Act, Health and Safety Act among others.
• Enforce prudent management of the resources allocated to the projects.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, design conflicts, and other problems that arise during construction.
• Ensure proper coordination and communication with all stakeholders during construction of water and sanitation infrastructure.
• 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 Resident Engineer’s office.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Valid Practicing license.
• Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Must have been a Resident Engineer in at least one Water Supply project.
• Nine (9) years’ work experience.
• Be proficient in computer applications skills.