Job Description

The Clerk of Work (COW) is responsible for overseeing site activities to ensure compliance with contract specifications, approved drawings, and local building regulations. The role requires daily site inspections, reporting non-compliance, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring construction progress aligns with the project schedule.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Supervision & Quality Control

Conduct

daily site inspections

to ensure that construction work meets approved specifications, design drawings, and quality standards. Identify, document, and report

defects, non-conformance, or poor workmanship

to the Project Manager/Consultant. Verify that

materials used

comply with approved samples and specifications. Ensure

compliance with safety regulations

and quality assurance policies.

2. Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Keep

daily records of work progress, issues, weather conditions, and site observations

. Assist in preparing

site reports, progress reports, and photographic documentation

. Provide updates to the Project Manager, consultants, and developers on site activities and any potential delays or issues. Attend site meetings and coordinate with contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.

3. Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

Ensure that construction activities comply with

local authority regulations

, including those from CIDB, DOSH, and local councils. Assist in site audits and inspections conducted by regulatory bodies. Ensure that contractors follow

safety procedures

, including PPE compliance and safe work practices.

4. Coordination & Issue Resolution

Act as a liaison between

contractors, consultants, and the developer

to address site issues. Provide technical support to the contractor to resolve

on-site technical and construction challenges

. Verify that rectification works are completed as per instructions before handing over to the client.

5. Defects & Handover Management

Conduct pre-handover

defects inspections

(joint inspections with consultants and developers). Ensure defects are rectified before handing over the project. Assist in final site inspections and the

issuance of Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC)

.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Experience

Diploma or Degree

in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. At least

5 years of experience

in site supervision, preferably in property development or construction projects. Experience with

high-rise buildings, landed properties, or infrastructure projects

is an advantage.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Strong understanding of construction drawings, materials, and specifications.

Familiar with

construction laws, regulations, and standards

in Malaysia (e.g., CIDB, DOSH, UBBL). Ability to

identify defects and ensure quality control

in construction works. Proficiency in

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

and site reporting software.

Soft Skills

Strong communication and coordination skills

to liaise with contractors, consultants, and developers.

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

to resolve on-site issues.

Proactive, responsible, and highly disciplined

in handling site matters.

Other Requirements

Possession of a CIDB green card

is an advantage. Willing to travel and work long hours on-site.
Working Location : JB Tebrau Land
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: RM1,453.33 - RM3,073.76 per month

Benefits:

Opportunities for promotion Professional development
Work Location: In person