Chief Superintending Engineer (Architect) at Mandera County Government

POST REF MCPSB /MORTPW/2022/04/01

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 research.

Requirement for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor of Architecture from a recognized university;
• Four (4) years’ experience relevant to the position in 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;
• Be a registered member of Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK);
• 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.