Architect

Scientific Research Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation is seeking a qualified architect with extensive experience in construction QA to oversee the Nairobi CAA project. You will review drawings, monitor quality and safety, and ensure compliance with design parameters and contract requirements. Responsibilities include field inspections, coordinating with other disciplines, and preparing progress reports for the Project Director.

Overseas experience and U.S. codes knowledge are highly desirable. U.S.

Qualifications

• Architecture degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum seven years of experience on construction projects of similar scope and value.
• Overseas experience preferred.
• Knowledge of International Codes and Construction Safety regulations (EM 385-1-1, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural quality assurance and management oversight for the Nairobi CAA project.
• Review project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with design documents and contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor's quality control program and safety programs as required by the contract.
• Perform technical inspections of architectural elements and read design narratives and calculations.
• Prepare construction reports detailing progress and problems, and recommend solutions to the Project Director.

Skills

Knowledge of International Codes

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

WORK LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya (U.S. Embassy)

PROJECT DURATION: 36 MONTHS WITH EXPECTED FOLLOW-ON WORK WITHIN THE DoS PROGRAM

• Providing Nairobi with a full range of critical architectural and construction quality assurance and management and technical oversight of the Nairobi CAA project, performing technical inspections, monitoring the contractor's quality control program, and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
• Ensuring that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents
• Reading design/construction drawings and understanding design narratives and calculations, reviewing engineering shop drawings and determine if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters
• Observing onsite construction and determining if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly
• Performing quality assurance tasks, ensuring contractor's work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place, ensuring materials meet contract, reviewing contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolving conflicts
• Monitoring the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program, observing onsite construction and determining if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly
• Monitoring construction progress vis‑à‑vis the project schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections
• Performing technical inspections of the architectural elements of the project.
• Understanding and interpreting drawings in his/her discipline and understanding the principles of his/her discipline and how it fits in with other disciplines
• Reviewing shop drawings and submittals from the contractor and determining if coordination with other disciplines is necessary in addition to monitoring on‑going construction work identifying problems or non‑compliance with design or contract specifications
• Preparing construction reports detailing construction progress and identifying any problems with the construction process related to the incumbent area of expertise, after problems are discovered, evaluating contractor’s proposed remedy, formulating solutions for the Project Director, working on the construction site will be performed to U.S. standards
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Director/COR

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD

Requirements

• An architecture degree from an accredited program and a minimum of seven years of experience required on construction projects of similar scope and value to the project supported by this Task Order
  • Design office experience shall not count toward an employee’s experience
  • Overseas experience preferred
• Knowledge of International Codes required
• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required

Desired Skills

• N/A

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• Yes

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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