Eric Muriuki Murage
Building Clerk of Works / Construction Professional
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About
Dedicated Building Clerk of Works with over 8 years of experience in construction quality control and site supervision. Specialized in technical drawing interpretation, project documentation, and compliance monitoring across residential and commercial projects. Proficient in quality inspections, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring adherence to specifications and building codes.
Demonstrated expertise in construction oversight, progress reporting, and material verification with meticulous attention to detail. Known for effective communication between stakeholders, resolving technical issues, and maintaining the highest quality standards while ensuring project delivery within timeline and budget constraints.
Experience
Construction Clerk Of Works - Catwad System
(2024-01)
- Oversee ongoing residential and commercial construction projects to ensure quality and compliance with design specifications
- Conduct routine site inspections to verify workmanship and adherence to building codes
- Monitor contractor performance and resolve technical issues during project execution
- Maintain accurate site records including daily progress, materials used, and inspection outcomes
- Liaise with engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure alignment on project details and timelines
- Review and interpret structural and architectural drawings for on-site implementation
- Enforce health and safety protocols in line with regulatory and company standards
- Prepare weekly reports summarizing site activities, compliance status, and progress updates
- Identified and rectified 20+ construction discrepancies, ensuring structural integrity and quality
- Improved reporting efficiency by 35% through the introduction of a digital record-keeping system
- Reduced inspection turnaround time by 25% through streamlined coordination with subcontractors
- Contributed to successful delivery of 3 high-value projects on time and within budget
Construction Clerk Of Works - Sheckdavies Limited
(2019-11 - 2024-01)
- Monitored and documented construction progress against technical specifications and project timelines
- Verified compliance of all wooden fixtures, carpentry installations, and structural elements with architectural drawings
- Conducted quality control inspections at critical construction phases to ensure adherence to standards
- Maintained detailed logs of materials received, work completed, and quality issues identified
- Coordinated with project managers and contractors regarding implementation of design specifications
- Inspected formwork, framing, and structural carpentry for conformity with engineering requirements
- Generated comprehensive technical reports highlighting construction progress and areas requiring attention
- Implemented a documentation system that improved quality control efficiency by 25%
- Identified and resolved 32 potential construction defects before they impacted project delivery
- Reduced material waste by 15% through improved inspection and verification procedures
- Developed a streamlined reporting format that enhanced communication between site teams and management
Construction Clerk Of Works - Strabag International
(2017-12 - 2018-11)
- Supervised multiple construction sites and performed regular quality assurance inspections
- Verified all construction work met building codes, specifications, and quality standards
- Documented construction progress and maintained detailed site records
- Monitored implementation of project designs and reported deviations to management
- Conducted regular site meetings to address quality concerns and construction challenges
- Inspected materials delivered to ensure conformity with specifications
- Coordinated resolution of technical issues between contractors and design teams
- Improved on-time project completion rate from 70% to 92% through effective monitoring and reporting
- Reduced rework by 25% through enhanced quality control procedures and early defect detection
- Successfully managed quality inspection systems across 6 concurrent projects
- Implemented a digital documentation system that improved reporting accuracy by 30%
Construction Clerk Of Works - Njiwa Technology
(2016-09 - 2017-11)
- Prepared comprehensive bills of quantities and verified material specifications against design requirements
- Conducted detailed site inspections to ensure compliance with architectural and engineering drawings
- Documented construction progress and prepared technical reports for stakeholders
- Implemented quality control protocols for all construction phases
- Verified proper execution of construction details according to approved plans
- Monitored contractor performance and adherence to project specifications
- Maintained detailed records of site activities, inspections, and corrective actions
- Optimized inspection workflow processes resulting in 18% improvement in quality control productivity
- Successfully delivered 7 major projects with zero non-compliance issues
- Achieved perfect documentation compliance through meticulous record-keeping
- Prevented potential construction defects worth approximately $85,000 through diligent inspection
Construction Supervisor - Melly and Nelly Building Contractors
(2016-01 - 2016-08)
- Prepared detailed bills of quantities for carpentry and construction projects
- Estimated material costs and labor requirements for accurate project budgeting
- Ensured quality of carpentry work met engineering specifications
- Performed quality inspections at various project stages to identify issues early
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials to work sites
- Supervised carpentry teams during framing, finishing, and installation phases
- Improved estimation accuracy by 22%, reducing budget variances
- Completed 5 residential projects with zero non-conformance reports
- Implemented a systematic quality control process that identified issues 40% earlier in construction phases
Construction Clerk Of Works / Project Site Coordinator - Paveways Kenya Limited
(2015-08 - 2015-11)
- Prepared and managed weekly inspection schedules for construction quality verification
- Conducted comprehensive site inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications
- Coordinated with architects and engineers regarding proper implementation of technical details
- Documented daily construction progress and prepared detailed reports for management
- Verified material quality and workmanship against project requirements
- Maintained systematic records of all construction activities and inspections
- Monitored adherence to project specifications, building codes, and quality standards
- Maintained 95% adherence to weekly inspection plans through effective scheduling
- Identified and facilitated resolution of 8 critical design issues before implementation
- Implemented a documentation system that improved information quality by 30%
- Received commendation for exceptional thoroughness in quality control processes
Site Coordinator - Ministry of Public Works
(2013-01 - 2013-04)
- Interpreted structural and architectural drawings to verify construction implementation
- Conducted quality control inspections of construction work against specifications
- Documented construction progress and prepared technical reports
- Ensured proper implementation of construction details as per design requirements
- Maintained detailed logs of site activities, inspections, and quality issues
- Successfully coordinated quality control for 3 government building projects simultaneously
- Improved drawing interpretation efficiency by creating reference guides for inspection teams
- Identified and documented 12 potential structural issues before implementation
- Received commendation for exceptional attention to detail in inspection procedures
Education
Diploma - Building and Construction - Rwika Technical Institute (2012-01 - 2014-12)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Itabua Day High School (2006-01 - 2010-11)
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Gatondo Primary School (1996-01 - 2005-11)