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.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
• Minimum 7 years of relevant construction experience
• Must have overseas work experience

Knowledge of U.S. codes and international standards

• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

Preferred

• Licensed Architect preferred
• QA/QC and construction administration experience

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

• We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!
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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.