Design Manager – Architectural Services at Safal Group

Key responsibilities:

• Design & Drafting: Develop detailed floor plans, elevations, and 3D models using ArchiCAD and AutoCAD, specifically optimized for steel-frame residential structures.
• Customer Requirement Analysis: Lead technical discussions with customers to interpret their residential needs and translate them into viable prefabricated design solutions.
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ): Generate comprehensive BOQs for project proposals, ensuring all architectural elements are accounted for to support accurate cost estimation.
• Procurement Support (Material Lists): Generate precise Material Take-offs (MTOs) and Material Lists from finalized drawings to facilitate the timely procurement of steel members, cladding, and finishing materials.
• Prefabrication Integration: Modify and refine architectural layouts to align with factory fabrication capabilities and "Smooth Flow" site assembly logic.
• Proposal Collaboration: Work closely with the sales team to provide technical sketches and volume data for high-stakes residential bids.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology
• Qualifications as an added advantage: Certification in project management
• Professional registration:  Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors or the Architectural Association of Kenya

Experience required:

• General work experience (years):  1–3 years of experience in an architectural or technical office environment, with a strong focus on interpreting client briefs for residential projects.
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of residential building codes and the technical nuances of prefabricated/modular steel construction
• Industry: Manufacturing

Key competencies and skills:

• Quantitative Accuracy: A high degree of precision in calculating material volumes to minimize waste and ensure procurement accuracy.
• Technical Interpretation: The ability to visualize 3D steel structures from 2D concepts and explain technical constraints to non-technical customers.
• Time Management: Capable of handling multiple proposal requests and drawing revisions simultaneously to meet tight project deadlines.
• Knowledge of Kenyan building codes and approvals processes

Computer literacy:

• Expertise in ArchiCAD and AutoCAD.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for BOQ generation and data management.

Personality profile:

• Positive
• Collaborative
• Fast-paced and prompt
• Drive for results
• Energetic and Enthusiastic
• High level of integrity