{"id":96302,"date":"2026-05-18T16:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/design-manager-architectural-services-design-engineer\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T16:01:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:01:07","slug":"design-manager-architectural-services-design-engineer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/design-manager-architectural-services-design-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"Design Manager \u2013 Architectural Services \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Design Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>\tDesign &amp; Drafting: Develop detailed floor plans, elevations, and 3D models using\u00a0ArchiCAD\u00a0and\u00a0AutoCAD, specifically optimized for steel-frame residential structures.<br \/>\n\tCustomer Requirement Analysis: Lead technical discussions with customers to interpret their residential needs and translate them into viable prefabricated design solutions.<br \/>\n\tBill of Quantities (BOQ): Generate comprehensive BOQs for project proposals, ensuring all architectural elements are accounted for to support accurate cost estimation.<br \/>\n\tProcurement Support (Material Lists): Generate precise Material Take-offs (MTOs) and Material Lists from finalized drawings to facilitate the timely procurement of steel members, cladding, and finishing materials.<br \/>\n\tPrefabrication Integration: Modify and refine architectural layouts to align with factory fabrication capabilities and &#8220;Smooth Flow&#8221; 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