US Embassy Dakar hiring an Architect.
Salary: 31,324,979 CFA/year
Closing date: 22 October 2024


Job description
• Under the supervision of the Facility Manager, the Architect is the technical lead for the Facility Management (FM) section.
• Working with a team of skilled tradespersons, they are responsible for maintaining the New Embassy Compound building systems, including component assemblies and finishes, both interior and exterior.
• Oversees the design and project management of sustainment, modernization, repairs, building improvements, alterations, extensions, or restoration projects; reviews Statements of Work (SOW) and building documents to ensure designs are code compliant, functional and within budgetary restraints; acts as Contract Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Technical Monitor (GTM) or the equivalent on post facility contracts; implements all safety regulations on post facilities and residential properties .


Job requurements

• Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent, in Architecture or Architectural Engineering or similar architecture degree. The degree curriculum must: (1) be in a school of architecture with at least one curriculum accredited or equivalent by the National Architecture Accreditation Board (NAAB) or Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or equivalent host-country architecture or engineering board, as a professional architecture curriculum.
• Must have a minimum of five years’ experience working as a project architect at a major resort, hospital, office complex, large university/school system, or similar building complex managing a preventative maintenance program that uses a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track maintenance requests and their expenses.
• The job holder must demonstrate a progression of increased responsibility including developing scopes of work, construction documents (plans and specifications) and cost estimates for new construction projects, building repairs, equipment overhauls, and equipment replacement schedules.
• The job holder’s experience should include one year of supervisory experience.
• Must know principles of developing planning specific objectives, milestones, and phases for simple to complex projects, and makes needed innovations and modifications.
• Must have the ability to guide and evaluate Architectural/Engineering (A/E) contractor and construction efforts and assesses technical and project progress in relation to the established schedule and resources allotted.
• Must have knowledge of various types of local construction contractors and supply stores that can provide materials and/or service support. Must have detailed technical knowledge to lead a multi-disciplinary team performing Facility Condition Assessment inspections.
• Must have knowledge in design and construction practices with U.S. building codes and specifications; thorough professional knowledge in architectural design calculations and criteria; preparation of construction drawings and specifications.
• Must be able to prepare Statements of Work (SOW), cost estimates, and draft and design computer aided designs in AutoCAD.
• English level IV (Fluent) is required to translate local technical information, contract documents, and correspondences from the local language into English for the Facility Manager.
• French level IV is required to communicate with local contractors and other LE Staff.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.