Our client, a leading Interior Design Company in Kenya is seeking to fill a position of Freelance Architect and Clerks of Works for a period of 3 - 6 months.
Architect
This role will be based in Nairobi.
Part-time architects will be required to commit at least 4 days/ week ad work from the clients’ site.
Desired knowledge and skills
Capacity to issue and edit drawings.
Knowledge in detailing, preparation of drawings for Council approval.
Ability to work without supervision.
Team Player.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and 3D Max.
Clerk of Works
Six (6) C.O.W will be required for a period of 3-6 months.
Clerk of Works
Six (6) C.O.W will be required for a period of 3-6 months.
The roles will be based in the following locations: Eldoret/Kericho -1, Mombasa -2, Kiambu -1 and Nairobi -2
Roles & Responsibilities
Roles & Responsibilities
- To interpret drawings
- Coordinate sub-contractors
- Run site meetings and take minutes
- Maintain a site presence during the course of the project
- Expedite respective Council drawings approvals
- Inspection and recording of deliveries made to site by the Main Contractor and/or the Client.
- Quality control by ensuring materials used is as per approved samples.
- Implementation and coordination of site instructions.
- Setting out inspections (finishes products/installation).
- Advice the Interior Designer accordingly on any developments.
- Reporting and taking of minutes, recording all site instructions issued, snagging reports and site inspection visits and circulation of
- To maintain a site journal and compile weekly progress reports on the work of the Contractor and consequently advise the Interior Designer.
- To ensure all client requirements made in the absence of the Interior Designer are communicated promptly and a record of the same maintained
- To assess and report on all Labor requirements (where applicable) and the working conditions.
- To record all variations and noncompliance with contract specifications e.g. in materials by the Contractor and keep the Interior Designer appraised accordingly.
- To ensure all hidden work is done and completed to the engineer’s specifications.
Desired qualifications
- 2-3 years experience in project administration.
- Tertiary training in interior Design, Engineering or Building and Construction Fields
- Familiarity with Project Management tools and/or software.
Desirable attributes
- Effective communicator both verbally and in writing
- People manager
- Very organized
- Good decision maker
- Personal professionalism
- Attention to detail.
How to apply
Kindly send your cv and cover letter to projects@mialebusiness.com.
Kindly send your cv and cover letter to projects@mialebusiness.com.
Indicate your current and expected pay, preferred location for the C.O.W role
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
