IN

Isaac Nyamu Githinji

Architect | Clerk of Works

Thika, Kenya

ABOUT

Architectural professional with specialized experience in Construction Supervision and Quality Assurance. Proven track record of enforcing building code compliance, managing site mobilization for new developments, and mitigating design deviations on large-scale commercial and residential projects.

SKILLS

ArchiCADAutoCADSketchUpLumion (Visualization)
Construction SupervisionCritical Path TrackingSite MobilizationSnagging & Defect Management
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)Building Code AdherenceHealth & Safety Protocols
Field ReportingMaterial Approval LogsSite Instruction Records

EXPERIENCE

Clerk of Works

2025-04 - Present

Lungalunga Esp Market • Kwale County

Overseeing the critical mobilization phase for the Lungalunga Esp Market project in Kwale County, establishing health and safety protocols and ensuring compliant construction startup. • Mobilization & Site Setup: Overseeing the critical mobilization phase, establishing health and safety protocols and securing site possession to ensure compliant construction startup. • Technical Verification: Verifying contractor setting-out data against architectural drawings and site boundaries to ensure 100% accuracy prior to foundation works. • Quality Assurance: Established the site inspection framework and material approval logs, ensuring all initial earthworks and materials meet engineering specifications.

Graduate Architect

2024-07 - 2025-03

Trax Limited • Northland Heights, Kahawa Sukari

Developed master site layout for new proposed development at Northland Heights, Kahawa Sukari, executing rigorous snagging inspections and managing construction documentation. • Architectural Design: Developed the master site layout for a new proposed development using ArchiCAD, optimizing spatial efficiency and access flows during the pre-construction phase. • Defect Management: Executed rigorous snagging inspections for the Northland Heights project, identifying design deviations and enforcing immediate corrective actions to prevent rework. • Site Documentation: Managed construction records by photographing and cataloging technical details, creating a digital archive that streamlined decision-making for the project team.

Architectural Intern

2022-01 - 2022-04

Kakuzi Ltd (Engineering Dept) • Makuyu, Muranga

Collaborated with the engineering design team to execute construction project planning, monitored site progress and developed detailed site layouts and construction documentations for new proposed developments. • Collaborated with the engineering design team to execute construction project planning, ensuring on-site activities aligned with technical specifications. • Monitored site progress and resolved technical bottlenecks, ensuring the project schedule remained on the critical path. • Developed detailed site layouts and construction documentations for new proposed developments using ArchiCAD and AutoCAD in alignment with established office standards and house typologies.

Architectural Attachee

2016-05 - 2019-08

Britam Office Tower & Somerset Westview Hotel • Nairobi

Conducted technical site inspections for the Britam Office Tower (Upperhill) and Somerset Westview Hotel (Hurlingham), verifying that ongoing works aligned strictly with approved architectural plans. Compiled formal field reports and participated in site progress meetings with clients and consultants. • Compliance Monitoring: Conducted technical site inspections for the Britam Office Tower (Upperhill) and Somerset Westview Hotel (Hurlingham), verifying that ongoing works aligned strictly with approved architectural plans. • Field Reporting: Compiled formal field reports by synthesizing site photos, sketches, and inspection notes, identifying construction defects and reporting schedule deviations to the project management team. • Stakeholder Coordination: Participated in site progress meetings with clients and consultants to resolve technical issues and track project milestones.

EDUCATION

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology

2021 - 2023

Bachelor of Architecture (Professional Degree / Years 5-6) in Architecture

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology

2015 - 2019

Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Undergraduate / Years 1-4) in Architectural Studies

JKUAT

2021-11 - 2021-12

Short Course in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)