Chief Superintending Architect at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY NO. 12/PROM/2023/01

Requirement for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Architect or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors;
• Corporate membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK);
• Attended a Project Development and Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized Institution;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of building programmes; and
• Shown merit and ability as demonstrated in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Management and Coordination of work in the preparation of scheme designs;
• production drawings of Projects in the Annual Works Programme,
• 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 and 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; and
• Responsible for research activities, administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her.