Job Description:

About the Job

Responsible for management and coordination of work in the preparation of scheme designs, production of drawings, controlling activities on site, supervision of projects, monitoring of expenditure, liaising with client departments, managing and coordinating field surveys and user reaction investigations, analysis of data, establishment of space standards and architectural detailing, monitoring and evaluating scheme designs, evaluation of consultants’ fees, assessment of training needs, design and supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings and works, and responsible for research activities, administration and supervision of staff.

Responsibilities

Management and coordination of work in the preparation of scheme designs.
Production of drawings for projects in the annual Works Program.
Controlling of activities on site.
Supervision of projects during construction and maintenance.
Monitoring of expenditure.
Liaising with client departments on matters relating to design briefs and expenditure.
Manage and coordinate field surveys and user reaction investigations.
Analysis of data from field surveys.
Establishment of space standards and better architectural detailing.
Monitor an evaluate sketch/scheme designs done by consultants for necessary recommendations for approval.
Evaluation of consultants’ fees and make recommendations for payment.
Assessment of training needs in the units.
Design and supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works.
Responsible for research activities, administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her.

Requirements

Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Architect or in comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least (3) years.
A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
A masters degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
Registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors.
Has a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution.
Corporate membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK).
Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of building programs.
Shown merit and ability as demonstrated in work performance and results.