Vacancy:
Architects
Two
Positions
Our
Client a leading architectural firm with offices in Nairobi and operations in
Africa has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled & resourceful
candidates to fill the above positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience- Architectural
Degree from a recognized university (preferably first class or second
upper or an international equivalent).
- 4 years work
experience with a minimum of 2 years experience with a post registration
experience gained in a busy architectural environment, evidenced by
projects undertaken (portfolio of works).
- Secondary school
education:- Mathematics and English with a minimum of B or its equivalent.
- Has to be BORAQS
registered.
- Proficiency in
AUTOCAD, ARCHICAD, or equivalent software and MS Office.
Key
Competencies:-
- Detail oriented
and works with a high degree of accuracy
- Must possess
excellent communication skills in English and Swahili
- Must be capable
of working on projects with very tight deadlines
- Able to
effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high pressure environment.
- Must be self
directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision.
- A mature
individual with a high level of discretion and unquestionable integrity.
- Must be flexible
to varying working hours.
- Must be able to
effectively train junior team members and provide leadership in accordance
to the company's vision.
- Ability to
inspire team to higher performance level of growth
Key
Accountabilities and Responsibilities Will Include:-
- Consult with
client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
- Taking client
brief, undertaking project initialization, contract preparation and
signing.
- Site
investigation, inventory taking (detailed site analysis).
- Preparing design
concepts, preliminary design scheme design detailed design and
construction details
- Liaise with
construction professionals about the feasibility of a proposed project,
including constraining factors such as town planning legislation,
environmental impact and project budget.
- Coordinate and
work closely with a team of other professionals such as building service
engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural
technologists.-
- Coordinating
other consultants involved in the project to facilitate appropriate design
inputs and timely project implementation.
- Leading the
project team in conjunction with the firms principals.
- Participating
and guiding the preparation of tender documents and participating in
tender process.
- Preparing and
guiding site handover to contractors, supervising the project, arranging
and chairing site meetings and inspections, clarifying contractual issues,
facilitating appropriate project implementation.
- Direct
activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification
documents.
- Plan
layout of project.
- Prepare contract
documents for building contractors.
- Prepare scale
drawings
- Writing and
presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts.
- Determining the
materials to be used and specifying the requirements for the project.
- Adapting plans
according to circumstances and resolving any related problems that may
arise during construction.
- Making sure the
project is running according to schedule and budget.
- Play a part in
project and team management.
- Mentor and train
of junior staff, team building and all other necessary duties that may be
required in the office.
- Travel regularly
to building sites, proposed locations and client meetings.
Qualifying
candidates should send their application letter together with detailed
Curriculum Vitae to recruit@odumont.com before COB 25th May 2013.
