Associate Architect,
Geneva
UNOG - United Nations Office at Geneva
Closing date: Saturday, 5 May 2018
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Responsibilities
Under the guidance and direction of the Facilities Management Section for the renovation of Conference Room XIX, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:
Assists in providing professional support for construction work by:
- analysing and advising on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of Conference Room XIX;
- co-ordinating project activities between outside contractors/in house building shops and affected departments/services during implementation;
- regular monitoring on site of implementation of construction activities and the progress of work to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications;
- determining justification for technical changes to the contract and giving on site approval of such changes when necessary and within delegated authority; and
- preparing progress reports on the renovation project, as required.
Liaises and consults with professional and technical staff UNOG entities (DCM, SSS, ITCS, CSS) as well as outside consulting firms on technical requirements of and inputs for project.
Participates in studying, analysing and supervising the development of technical solution(s) for conference rooms and related facilities by:
- reviewing detailed architectural and engineering (mechanical, structural, electrical, sanitation) drawings;
- interpreting building codes for construction, fire safety and health for each project;
- determining and preparing outline technical data to accompany project designs;
- contacting representatives of manufacturers and suppliers regarding the performance, cost, and suitability of equipment to meet project requirements;
Participates in preparing and recommending architectural, structural and engineering concepts for alteration work in the United Nations building/site facilities by:
- identifying design parameters;
- analysing functional/spatial needs of "clients", and
- preparing alternative design solutions, including schematic drawings and sketches, for the related stakeholders mandated by the donors (architect, engineers, companies and internal UNOG entities)".
Assists in providing professional support for construction work by:
- analysing and advising on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of Conference Room XIX;
- co-ordinating project activities between outside contractors/in house building shops and affected departments/services during implementation;
- regular monitoring on site of implementation of construction activities and the progress of work to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications;
- determining justification for technical changes to the contract and giving on site approval of such changes when necessary and within delegated authority; and
- preparing progress reports on the renovation project, as required.
Liaises and consults with professional and technical staff UNOG entities (DCM, SSS, ITCS, CSS) as well as outside consulting firms on technical requirements of and inputs for project.
Participates in studying, analysing and supervising the development of technical solution(s) for conference rooms and related facilities by:
- reviewing detailed architectural and engineering (mechanical, structural, electrical, sanitation) drawings;
- interpreting building codes for construction, fire safety and health for each project;
- determining and preparing outline technical data to accompany project designs;
- contacting representatives of manufacturers and suppliers regarding the performance, cost, and suitability of equipment to meet project requirements;
Participates in preparing and recommending architectural, structural and engineering concepts for alteration work in the United Nations building/site facilities by:
- identifying design parameters;
- analysing functional/spatial needs of "clients", and
- preparing alternative design solutions, including schematic drawings and sketches, for the related stakeholders mandated by the donors (architect, engineers, companies and internal UNOG entities)".