Architect (Nairobi, Kenya)

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria Virginia and Orlando Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning design infrastructure management technical consulting engineering and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps) missions along with other US federal agencies all over the world.

We are seeking a skilled Architect. You will support the Nairobi CAA Project construction of a new CAA building in addition to the existing chancery providing architectural oversight construction administration and quality assurance across all phases of the project. You will ensure that architectural elements are executed in accordance with approved design documents U.S. codes and contract requirements while maintaining design integrity and functionality.

This position is contingent upon the award of the contract and the contract duration is three years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review architectural drawings specifications shop drawings and submittals for compliance
• Conduct site inspections to verify construction quality and adherence to design intent
• Monitor contractor quality control processes and enforce corrective actions
• Evaluate RFIs substitutions and design changes for technical accuracy
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines to resolve design and field conflicts
• Track construction progress and identify risks impacting schedule or quality
• Maintain logs and prepare reports for RFIs submittals and inspections
• Identify deficiencies and ensure timely resolution
• Support verification of completed work for payment applications

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture
• Minimum 7 years of relevant construction experience
• Licensed Architect preferred
• Must have overseas work experience
• Knowledge of U.S. codes and international standards
• QA/QC and construction administration experience
• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations i.e. EMOSHA etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite i.e. PowerPoint Excel and Word required
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

Why Planate

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning design engineering asset management and professional service solutions anytime anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Profession.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

Wed love for you to be a part of our Global workforce helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every clients mission!