MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Skills in reading/interpreting drawings and specifications
   
   
   
2. The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in correspondence

• Possession of a valid driver’s license/vehicle

• Understands AIA general conditions and construction specifications, as well as the
  
  responsibilities/duties of all parties under contract for a project of this magnitude

• Architectural or engineering degree or equivalent approved fieldwork experience in
  
  commercial or industrial construction. Must have a comprehensive knowledge and
  
  understanding of all phases of non-residential construction and be capable of evaluating
  
  construction.

• Experience with WV inspection codes and standards
• Preferred: Previous experience as a supervisor, foreman or Clerk-of the-Works for non-residential construction projects

1. Observe the quality of and progress of the construction to determine in general that it is
   proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents.
2. Notify the Owner (LEA) and Architect/Engineer immediately if, in the Clerk-of-the-works
   opinion, work does not conform with the Contract Documents or requires special
   investigation by the Owner, Architect/Engineer, or Contractor.
3. Monitor the construction progress and assist in the preparation of progress reports
   required by the Owner.
4. Review Contract Documents with the Contractor’s superintendent to have a complete
   understanding of the scope of the project.
5. Attend project meetings as the Owner’s representative and report to the Owner in writing
   on the proceedings.
6. Observe tests required by the Contract Documents. Review testing invoices, if any, to be
   paid by the Owner.
7. Maintain records at the construction site or as directed by the Owner in an orderly
   manner in accordance with the Owner’s procedures. Include correspondence where
   applicable, such as Contract Documents, Change Orders, Construction Change
   Authorizations, Architect’s/Engineer’s Supplemental Instructions, reports, of site
   conferences, Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, supplementary drawings, color
   schedules, requests for payment, names and addresses of contractors, subcontractors,
   and principal material suppliers.
8. Keep a logbook containing project progress and reports and submit reports on the
   progress of the Contractor’s work to the Owner. The log must contain activities related to
   the project, weather conditions, nature, and location of work being performed. The
   Project Architect/Engineer will provide Observation Construction Reports documenting his
   site visits.
   
   
   
9. When applicable, observe the Contractor’s Record Drawings at intervals appropriate to
   
   the stage of construction and notify the Owner and Architect/Engineer of any apparent
   
   failure by the Contractor to maintain up-to-date records.

• Review Applications for Payment submitted by the Contractor with the Architect/Engineer
  
  and provide any supplementary information that the A/E may determine to be necessary.

• When applicable, assist the Architect/Engineer in reviewing the list of items to be
  completed or corrected with is submitted by the Contractor with a request for issuance of
  a Certificate of Substantial Completion. When applicable, assist the Architect/Engineer in
  reviewing the documentation and record documents to be furnished to the Owner by the
  Contractor at Substantial Completion, and verify that the Contractor has met the
  requirements of the Contract Documents for training the Owner’s personnel in the
  operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems.
• When applicable, assist the Architect/Engineer in final inspection of the work. Assist the
  Architect/Engineer in reviewing the documentation and record documents to be furnished
  to the Owner by the Contractor upon completion of the work.
  Additional comments: The Clerk-of-the-Works is not a permanent position. A contract
  will be issued for a “Clerk-of-the-Works” for a specific length of time, with specific
  contractual terms, and at a stipulated salary.