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Senior Architect Jobs vacancy in Kenya 2019

Career Recruitment Senior Architect Nairobi Kenya May 2019

Job Description

1. Prepare project plans in accordance with our Project Planning Manual (PPM).


2. Participate in project review meetings and co-ordinate the project activities in consultation with the Project Director.


3. Maintain the project review records such as minutes, change orders and architects’ instructions amongst many others in line with our Quality Management System that is based on ISO 9001:2015 standard.


4. Participate in project Inception, Feasibility and Outline Proposals of projects as directed by the Project Director.


5. Responsible for developing the concepts, schemes and developed designs in consultation with the Project Director.


6. 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.


7. Prepare and make presentations to relevant stakeholders including clients, consultants, Directors and staff as required.


8. 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 on Revit 2019 using BIM360 Design.


9. Co-ordinate the tender process and selection of contractors.


10. 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.


11. Ensure that all construction management documents necessary in the project including Architects Instructions, RFI Responses and Payment Certificates are well documented and issued in a timely manner


12. Oversee bidding and document preparation for new jobs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from a recognized university.


• Registration with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya or any other Professional Architects Registration Board in the country of current Residence


• Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) or any other Professional Association.

• 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 10 years post registration experience as an architect in a busy consulting office.


• Experience in Design and Construction supervision of a Hospital(s) is a critical requirement.


• Extensive experience in planning, design and construction supervision of large projects.


• Knowledge of construction management principles, including CPM scheduling, cost control, change order processes, price/rates evaluation and negotiation, construction techniques, construction standards and contract administration.


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing to a diverse audience.

1. Organized: Capacity to align with/ formulate a logical approach in project implementation. Consistency in application of required policies and procedures.


2. Analytical: Thoroughly analyses and evaluates alternatives. Pro-active and innovative in problem resolution.


3. Adaptable: Works with little direction and supervision, timely completion of projects, makes time for unplanned assignments, adapts to changing priorities.


4. Ethical: Have a moral code for fairness; tolerance; honesty;

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