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Architect (contract)

Ministry of Justice Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica Updated: January 8, 2025

Summary

The Architect is responsible for the management of all projects - capital works, bilateral and multilateral projects and to provide enterprise-wide project management services. 💰Salary: $5,274,000 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Designs projects and/or review architectural or engineering plans, specifications and contract documents to ensure compliance with government codes, laws and regulations.
• Prepares and/or review preliminary designs, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates related to the project.
• Provides technical expertise in development or review of policies and procedures in relation to architectural structures and systems and construction/safety codes.
• Researches literature and maintain knowledge of current building materials, structural, mechanical and electrical system codes and methods of application.
• Performs design drafting including preliminary drawings, working drawings and full detail drawings for architectural, structural and mechanical works associated with building construction or improvement projects.
• Provides finish selections including colour palettes, carpet and wall finishes, lighting and other various interior selections.
• Reviews request for proposals (RFPs)/request for quotations (RFQs).

Required Skills

• Integrity
• Problem solving and decision making
• Knowledge of Autocad/Autodesk Revit software
• Knowledge of Government Building Regulations

Qualifications

• M. Arch. or B. Arch in Architecture
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience
• Project Management Certificate
• Experience in working on Public Sector projects will be a significant asset

Additional Information and Instructions

Kindly submit cover letter and resume along with the name, telephone number and email address of two (2) references, one must be a former/current supervisor no later than Friday, January 17, 2025 to: Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development Ministry of Justice 61 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10 Email: careers@moj.gov.jm or via Website: moj.gov.jm/careers/apply ⭐ You can click the apply link on this page to apply directly The Ministry of Justice thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.