Chief Superintending Architect Job PSCK

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For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-

• cumulative service period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Senior Superintending Architect, CSG 8 or in comparable and relevant position in the public service.
• a Bachelors Degree in Architecture or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been 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; and
• demonstrated a higher degree of professional competence and general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of building programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level is responsible to the Chief Architect and may be deployed as a Head of a Unit at the Headquarters or as County Works Officer or a Regional Architect. Duties and responsibilities will include:-

• management and coordination of the preparation of scheme designs and production drawings for Projects in the Annual Works Programme;
• controlling of activities on construction site;
• supervision of projects during construction and maintenance;
• monitoring of expenditure;
• liaising with client Ministries/Departments on matters relating to design briefs and expenditure;
• overseeing implementation of architectural policies, manage and coordinate field work and user reaction investigations;
• analysing of data from field surveys and establishment of spatial standards and architectural detailing;
• monitoring and evaluating sketch/scheme designs done by consultants for necessary recommendations for approval;
• valuation of consultants’ fees and make recommendations for payment and assessment of training needs in the Units;
• will be in charge of all Architectural, Engineering and Quantity Surveying services in the County;
• designing and supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works; and
• undertaking research activities, administration and supervision of all staff working under him or her.

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