NHE Okahao Housing

Financing and Construction of 50 Houses in Okahao, Namibia.

• Supply to the Contractor during the progress of the Works copies of Drawings and Specifications or instructions as shall be necessary for the proper and adequate execution and (where specified) defects correction of the Works.
• Interpret Engineer’s Drawings and Specifications when called upon to do so.
• Approve the commencement of construction of Permanent Work:
• Having inspected the Contractor’s facilities to satisfy himself that they are acceptable;
• Having satisfied himself that the design criteria included arranging for or carrying out specialist test work if necessary.
• Having satisfied himself that the design criteria included arranging for or carrying out specialist test work if necessary.
• Instruct the Contractor to suspend work if he fails to comply with the requirements of the Contract.
• Liaise with the Engineer and other disciplines to ensure an integrated and coordinated effort.
• Ensure that the materials and workmanship comply with the Specifications.
• Ensure that quality control tests appropriate to the construction of the Works are carried out. Maintain records of such tests, interpret the results and take action as necessary.
• Maintain records of all aspects of the construction of the Works, including data necessary for interim and final measurement. This will include records of the issue of site instructions, site variation orders and weekly reports.
• Ensure that the Contractor provides detailed programmes as required in terms of the Contract. Monitor progress concerning the programme. Make arrangements for the Contract to rectify deviations from the programme.
• Plan and control the duties of subordinate staff.
• Ensure that site construction progress meetings are held every month and chair such meetings.
• Inspect the construction works with the Engineer and the Contractor and issue written lists to facilitate the issue of the Taking-Over Certificate and the Performance Certificate by the Engineer.