Job Summary
The Architects' role will involve extensive collaboration with internal and external teams that consist of the client, quantity surveyors, engineers, project managers and graduate architects working in and out of Kenya.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare project plans in accordance with
the company's Project Planning Manual (PPM)
Participate in project review meetings and
co-ordinate the project activities in consultation with the Directors.
Participate in project Inception,
Feasibility and Outline Proposals of projects as directed by the Directors.
Responsible for developing the concepts,
schemes and developed designs in consultation with the Directors.
Oversee and participate in development of
production information to ensure that the contractors have all information
necessary to build at the time of project award.
Prepare and make presentations to relevant
stakeholders including clients, consultants, Directors and staff as required.
Co-ordinates the activities of other
consultants and ensure that the designs are fully coordinated with the project
engineers and other consultants on the project.
Co-ordinate the tender process and
selection of contractors.
Oversee the construction phase of the
project including chairing of site meetings and inspections and ensuring
quality control policies and measure in place are adhered to.
Ensure that all construction management
documents necessary in the project including Architects Instructions, RFT
Responses and Payment Certificates are well documented and issued in a timely
manner
Oversee bidding and document preparation
for new jobs.
Provide mentorship to graduate architects.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from a
recognized university.
Registration with the Board of Registration
of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya.
Member of the Architectural Association of
Kenya (AAK) or any other Professional Association.
SOFTWARE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE.
Proficient in use of the following softwares:
Autodesk REVIT and BIM360 Design, Autocad, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook,
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint & OneDrive). Experience in
Sketch Up will be an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years post registration
experience as an architect in a busy office.
Experience in Design and Construction
supervision is a critical requirement.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare project plans in accordance with
the company's Project Planning Manual (PPM)
Participate in project review meetings and
co-ordinate the project activities in consultation with the Directors.
Participate in project Inception,
Feasibility and Outline Proposals of projects as directed by the Directors.
Responsible for developing the concepts,
schemes and developed designs in consultation with the Directors.
Oversee and participate in development of
production information to ensure that the contractors have all information
necessary to build at the time of project award.
Prepare and make presentations to relevant
stakeholders including clients, consultants, Directors and staff as required.
Co-ordinates the activities of other
consultants and ensure that the designs are fully coordinated with the project
engineers and other consultants on the project.
Co-ordinate the tender process and
selection of contractors.
Oversee the construction phase of the
project including chairing of site meetings and inspections and ensuring
quality control policies and measure in place are adhered to.
Ensure that all construction management
documents necessary in the project including Architects Instructions, RFT
Responses and Payment Certificates are well documented and issued in a timely
manner
Oversee bidding and document preparation
for new jobs.
Provide mentorship to graduate architects.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from a
recognized university.
Registration with the Board of Registration
of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya.
Member of the Architectural Association of
Kenya (AAK) or any other Professional Association.
SOFTWARE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE.
Proficient in use of the following softwares:
Autodesk REVIT and BIM360 Design, Autocad, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook,
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint & OneDrive). Experience in
Sketch Up will be an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years post registration
experience as an architect in a busy office.
Experience in Design and Construction
supervision is a critical requirement.
