Principal Superintendent Architect at Kisii County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing architectural drawings.
• Developing objectives, requirements and budget of a project
• Preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals to clients
• Advising the client on the practicality of their project
• Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts
• Assisting in project planning and management by coordinating the work of contractors
• Producing detailed workings, drawings and specifications
• Specifying the nature and quality of materials required
• Preparing tender applications and presentations
• Drawing up tender documents for contracts
• Negotiating with contractors and other professionals
• Preparing applications for planning and building control departments
• Controlling a project from start to finish and ensure timely finish and proper utilization of project budget.
• Regularly visit site to check on progress of projects to avert problems and issues that arise during construction.
• Ensuring that the environmental impact of the project is managed

Requirements and Competencies

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Possess Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/Building Economics and Management/Building Construction or its equivalent from a recognized institution in Kenya.
• Must be registered with Architectural Association of Kenya.
• Have an experience of not less than three years in Architects works.
• Show administrative ability, wide knowledge and Experience in preparation of Bills of Quantities and drawings.
• Have proficiency in computer applications for preparation of Bills of Quantities and drawings (EXCEL, ARCHICAD, AUTOCAD)

NOTE: APPLICANTS FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO GET (VALID i.e. YEAR 2018) CLEARANCE FROM THE UNDERLISTED ORGANIZATIONS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER SIX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA 2010.

• Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Higher Education Loans Board.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
• Criminal Investigation Department.
• Credit Reference Bureau.
• Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.

Women and People living with disability are encouraged to apply and should clearly indicate the type of disability.