# Site Architect

> Tatu City · Tatu City, Kenya · — · Posted 2025-05-09

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Urban Planning Department

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Site Architect / Construction Architect with expertise in landscape construction, hardscape detailing, and coordination with construction teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing landscape construction activities for a new civic plaza, ensuring compliance with design specifications, and resolving on-site technical challenges.

**Responsibilities:**

**Landscape & Hardscape Execution:**

-   Oversee and ensure proper implementation of landscape and hardscape elements as per design drawings and specifications.
-   Ensure proper execution of hardscape details, including pavement finishes, sublayers, joints, edging, and planter sublayer components.
-   Supervise and verify the correct tree settings and planter sublayer placement.
-   Ensure proper irrigation system installation and integration with landscape elements.
-   Oversee and validate the installation of children’s play areas, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and safety standards.

**Technical Supervision & Coordination:**

-   Coordinate with construction teams to implement designs correctly and resolve on-site design modifications.
-   Ensure the correct placement and construction of elements such as pergola footings, paving edges, and other structural elements affecting the landscape.
-   Collaborate with the design team to address and adapt any necessary changes in the field.
-   Verify proper drainage implementation to prevent water accumulation or improper water flow.
-   Ensure correct slope setting in all paved and landscaped areas to ensure optimal usability and water runoff.
-   Oversee and guide the execution of water features, ensuring correct slopes, equipment placement, and finishing quality.

**Quality Control & Compliance:**

-   Ensure compliance with safety regulations, construction codes, and best practices in landscape architecture.
-   Conduct quality control inspections to confirm that the materials and construction techniques meet project standards.
-   Ensure all landscape and hardscape works are executed as per approved plans and specifications.
-   Monitor and report any deviations, issues, or non-compliance on-site.

**Communication & Reporting:**

-   Act as the primary liaison between the design team and construction site personnel.
-   Provide regular progress updates to management and design teams.
-   Prepare site reports documenting construction progress, design deviations, and technical resolutions.
-   Coordinate and communicate effectively with project managers, contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or Civil Engineering with Landscape experience
-   7+ years of experience in landscape and hardscape construction. Experience working on plazas, public spaces. Etc.
-   Strong knowledge of hardscape details, pavement finishes, sublayers, drainage systems, irrigation, and planting techniques.
-   Experience in resolving on-site technical issues and coordinating with construction teams.
-   Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
-   Familiarity with construction materials, methods, and industry best practices.
-   Strong understanding of children’s play area construction and safety standards.
-   Experience with water feature construction, including slopes, drainage, and equipment placement.
-   Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to project changes effectively.
-   Strong communication and leadership skills to coordinate between multiple teams.
-   Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar design and drafting software is an advantage.

## Apply

[Apply at Tatu City](https://apply.workable.com/tatucity/j/DDBB8983CD/apply)

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