Clerk of the Works

MJ is looking for a clerk of the works to provide onsite technical supervision and support by monitoring the day-to-day construction activities on assigned building construction projects. The candidate is responsible for ensuring that the projects are completed in accordance with the contract requirements and within time and budget. The candidate must prepare and submit detailed analytical reports as scheduled to provide decision-makers with reliable and accurate information on the status of on-going projects.

Education, Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ working experience performing similar functions.

• Degree in Architecture/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering will be an asset.

• Certificate in OSHA

• PMP certification will be an asset

• Working knowledge of NYS building codes

• Working knowledge of the OSHA requirements

• Working knowledge of project management reporting techniques

• Excellent communication skills including preparing/compiling detailed analytical reports

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools and software relevant to job functions

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Site Supervision

• Monitors and controls access to construction site(s) as necessary

• Inspects and verifies that all materials delivered to the construction site comply with contractual requirements.

• Monitors, inspects and ensures workmanship and practices of contractors and/or crews engaged in construction are in accordance with required standards

• Conduct on-going site inspections to ensure adherence to all building codes, plans and specifications; takes action as necessary

• Witnesses testing and quality control activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements

• Monitors cleanliness and general orderliness of construction site

• Monitors construction work schedules to ensure they remain on schedule

• Prepares and submits detailed reports on any deviations in workmanship, construction activity or schedules together with appropriate recommendations

• Assists the MJ project manager in the review and evaluation of plans, specifications and designs submitted by contractors and/or engineers

• Assists the MJ project manager with commissioning or updating the punch list in the approved format

• Monitors and ensures that site activities are in accordance with approved policies and procedures

• Conduct construction meeting as MJ’s site representative. Develop detailed meeting minutes and action items to distribute to the client, MJ’s project manager, the contractor and subcontractors.

• Assists in the preparation of scope of works, specifications and cost estimates for variations to the work in progress or for developing RFQs/RFPs.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000