ITM Africa Ltd, Construction Project Architect Jobs Vacancy

. The job will suit an experienced
Project Architect that can evidence a strong portfolio of built work and on
site job supervision within a range of sectors including Grade A Offices, Retail
and Residential. The right candidate will possess the organisational as well as
creative and trouble shooting skills needed to succeed within a thriving
international firm. Excellent communication skills and a proven track record
within an East Africa based firm would also be a bonus.

• Part
  of the Architects team involved in the contract administration and
  supervision of project during construction phase.
• Making
  periodical on-site inspections to check on quality, adherence to health
  and safety, clean environment and progress of work by the contractor.
• Reviewing
  all contract instructions issued by all consultants and ensure that action
  is taken where clients’ participation is required by the project teams.
• Checking
  all claims issued by contractors to ensure their conformity with the bills
  of quantities, approved drawings and work executed by the contractor.
• Carrying
  out periodical evaluation of work programmes vis-à-vis the progress by the
  contractors and advising the client accordingly.
• Ensuring
  that the Contractor is carrying out the works according to the contractual
  obligations, Architect’s design drawings and instructions given to them by
  the consultants.
• To
  understand the design project
• To
  advise in the preparation of design amendments in the case where onsite
  trouble shooting is required to resolve construction conflicts.
• To
  assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal site design
  team 
• To
  take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific
  areas of the project supervision
• To
  liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and
  other associated organisations or companies
• To
  have thorough knowledge of and compliance with Vavaki procedures and
  standards

• Excellent
  CAD Skills
• 10+
  years of experience working on high end offices, Retail and large
  developments
• Extensive
  Construction knowledge
• Building
  Regulations and Code for Uganda and Rwanda
• Extensive
  Site and Supervision experience
• A
  strong eye for Design
• A
  strong Grasp of Sustainable and Energy efficient design and building
  techniques including LEED certification standards
• AutoCAD
  skills (a Must)
• Client
  liaison skills
• East
  Africa project experience
• Excellent
  knowledge of materials, Curtain Walling, Stone Cladding.

• Previous
  experience working in an architectural practice
• Previous
  Site Supervision Experience in East Africa
• Legally
  able to work in the country in which the position is based
• Ability
  to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
• Ability
  to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design
  project
• Good
  interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Ability
  to take initiative in response to direction or instruction
• Ability
  to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently
• A
  flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to
  independent, lifelong learning