Job Group N
Position: – 2
Terms of Service: – Permanent and Pensionable
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COUNTY ARCHITECT
- Perform architectural duties and managing architectural projects definition through completion of construction;
- Develop concepts and designs for buildings, interpretation of standards, coordinating and consulting with engineering specialties and participating in design and site meetings;
- Monitoring project compliance by maintaining a variety of records, reports, plans and files on work projects and evaluating progress of engineering projects as set out in line with the plan;
- Review field data, providing construction support services, and investigating existing site conditions by conducting periodic on-site observation of construction works, reviewing construction submittal and request for information, preparing specifications, working drawings, bid documents, and estimates and presentations of drawings and models;
- Review and evaluate designs prepared by other agencies or private contractors/consultants by ensuring adequacy, completeness, economy and compliance with design criteria, design standards applicable codes and maintainability;
- Assist in the interpretation of architectural and engineering design standards established by local jurisdiction by conducting codes and regulation
QUALIFICATIONS
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Have Bachelor of Architecture from a recognized university;
- Have at least 1-2 years’ experiences in a public or private sectors. Have a technical knowledge of Architectural project delivery;
- Demonstrate skills on the areas of design, presentation and technical skills;
- Proficiency with Auto CAD and Archicad;
- Computer literacy using Microsoft office products and presentation software;
- Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
- Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution;
