Works Supervisor (Building Works) CE/WS(BW)

China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited (the Company) invites applications for the Works Supervisor (Building Works) CE/WS(BW) position for the Kwu Tung North project. The role focuses on direct supervision of construction works, adherence to SAH, ArchSD and Contract requirements, and meticulous site record management.

The candidate will monitor safety, quality, and progress while coordinating with project teams, clients, and public authorities to ensure smooth delivery and

Qualifications

• Certificate in Building or Building Studies (HK Polytechnic University/Polytechnic or equivalent).
• Three years of post-qualification site supervision experience.
• Proficiency in Chinese and English at Form 5 standard.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction works as assigned by Supervisor or delegates.
• Monitor site activities against client requirements and specifications.
• Maintain and submit monthly site records and progress reports.
• Check samples and documents for contract compliance; report discrepancies.
• Keep filing, records, and site logs up to date.
• Attend progress meetings and coordinate with other departments and utilities.

Skills

Site supervision

Quality control

Documentation & reporting

Liaison with authorities

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate in Building or Building Studies (HK Poly/Polytechnic or equivalent)

Tools

Site Administration Handbook (SAH)

ArchSD standards

BSEN codes

Job description

China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited (“the Company” or “China State Hong Kong”) started its construction business in Hong Kong in 1979. The Company engages in building construction and civil engineering works. China State Hong Kong is among the largest construction contractors in Hong Kong, and is approved by the Works Bureau, to be on the List of Approved Contractors (Group C) for Public Works in the five major categories of building and civil engineering works, namely, “Buildings”, “Port Works”, “Roads and Drainage”, “Site Formation” and “Waterworks”.

Works Supervisor (Building Works) CE/WS(BW)

Project: Kwu Tung North

Work Location: Kwu Tung North Construction Site

Job Duties

• Be responsible to the Supervisor or his delegates for the supervision of the construction works assigned to him and carry out duties of a Contractor Employed Clerk of Works as detailed in the Site Administration Handbook (SAH) published by the ArchSD which is available for inspection of the Contractor at the Project Manager’s office with prior appointment during normal office hours.
• Manage and monitor the site activities conforming to the Client’s Requirements, ArchSD General Specification, the Site Administration Handbook (SAH), relevant BSEN and Code of Practice, or other documents as specified by the Project Manager or Supervisor or his delegates.
• Check samples and related documents against contract requirement and make comment to project team members.
• Keep approved samples in lockable and appropriate storage, and check against the materials delivered to Site for compliance against contract requirements.
• Identify and immediately report any errors in, or any discrepancies found, among the documents.
• Be responsible for the upkeep of site records including site record books and submission of all monthly returns.
• Maintain and update the filing systems as required by the Project Manager or Supervisor and his delegates.
• Check and report material and equipment compliance against contract requirements and approval on their delivery to site. Also, check the delivered & installed materials, plants & equipment, and ensure the compliance with accepted & contract requirements; and maintain all inspection records on Site.
• Inspect and report the installed works on the acceptable workmanship, drawing approvals, installation requirements and maintain the site inspection records.
• Witness on-site and off-site tests as required by the contract and record the results in the site record book.
• Check and update the daily labour strength (including check qualified tradesmen & intermediate tradesmen) and works activities on site, and report immediately any deficiency.
• Check the requirements under the “Construction Site Safety Manual” and relevant statutory parties are complied with.
• Monitor all environmental, health and safety aspects of the contractors’ work. Report all non-compliance of safety procedures immediately to the Contractor’s representative, and record this in the site record book.
• Monitor and report immediately any unavailable technical approvals, including drawings before the inspections of works to be covered up.
• Maintain and update the following records and summary in the format as required by the Project Manager or Supervisor and his delegates:
• Material and equipment checking.
• Works inspection for the daily and scheduled activities.
• Abortive works, and compensation events covered by Project Manager’s Instructions.
• Test and system performance commissioning.
• Provide Site Progress Reports for Site Progress Meetings.
• Submit site progress, the technical, accident and special reports to Project Manager or his delegates as required.
• Check Contractor’s setting out of all elements. Carry out routine inspections of building works and check for conformity with the Client’s Requirements, accepted design, drawings, specification and contract requirements. Report to the Supervisor or his delegates on all unsatisfactory works.
• Monitor the progress of work on site against the accepted programme. Maintain site record including site record books and submit monthly returns to concerned parties as required.
• Take site photos on site progress of works installation and noticeable defective works and non-compliance of works.
• Attend project and contractors progress meetings as required and as directed by the Project Manager or his delegates.
• Liaise with the Supervisor on all site matters.
• Liaise and co-ordinate with the other government departments and public utilities companies for the work on site as required.
• Arrange and attend the pre-handing over and handing over inspections with relevant parties, including inspections by FSD, statutory parties, utilities services, users, clients’ departments, maintenance agents, etc.
• Carry out any inspection works, prepare any site records and reports and witness and report the acceptance of all testing and commissioning works as required by the Supervisor and the Supervisor’s delegates.
• Carry out inspection of Defect and outstanding building work at the Completion of the works.
• Carry out such other duties as directed by the Project Manager or Supervisor or his delegates.
• Post Handover Stage
• Provide and update the list of outstanding and defective works and arrange inspections.
• Arrange handover of spare material and as-built records including drawings complete with manuals, warranties and certificates to the maintenance agents.
• Monitor and report the progress and status periodically on the followings:
• Submission and readiness of As-built drawings.
• Submission and readiness of Test reports.
• The progress of Defect rectification and completion of outstanding / additional works.
• Abortive works, and compensation events covered by Project Manager’s Instructions.
• Arrange final inspections with relevant parties.
• Carry out any inspections and prepare any site records including site record book and reports for outstanding and defective works as required by the Supervisor and his delegates.
• Advise the Supervisor or his delegates concerning the rectification of Defect by the Contractor during the period between Completion and the defects date.
• Attend all site meetings, site inspections audits and take follow up the corrective actions on non-compliance.
• Return all of the above site records and files as required by the Supervisor and the Supervisor’s delegates.

Qualifications

The CE/WS(BW) shall at minimum possess a Certificate in Building or Building Studies from a Hong Kong Polytechnic University / Polytechnic or Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education / technical institute / technical college or equivalent; and have attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Form 5 standard; together with three (3) years relevant post-qualification experience of site supervision.

Should Attend The Following Safety Training

• Safety and Health Supervisor (Construction) Course;
• Basic Accident Prevention Course;
• Construction Industry Safety Card Course (Green Card); and
• Certified Worker Training Course for Confined Spaces.

We offer attractive remuneration package with comprehensive fringe benefits to the right candidates.

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