Job Description
DEPARTMENT OF ROADS, TRANSPORT & PUBLIC WORKS
CHIEF SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER (ARCHITECT), JG “P” ONE (1) POST
REF MCPSB /MORTPW/2022/04/01
Terms of service –Permanent and Pensionable
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.