Job Description
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing 2D and 3D architectural and interior designs and ensuring effective execution of designs
- Developing concept designs using BIM tools
- Establish design requirements for the site, its environment, utilities, zoning, development and end-user culture.
- Proceed with research and development of preliminary schematic designs to set the direction of the project
- Actively seeking new design and construction methods
- Reviewing of documents for quality control evaluations
- Meeting with clients to discuss project objectives, needs, and budget
- Infuse all these requirements and conditions into design proposals.
- Work with the project manager and other project team members from the preliminary design and drawings stage to working drawing and execution.
- Supervision of project team as assigned
- Coordinating with consultants
- Meeting with suppliers and vendors
- Overseeing construction phases of projects by conducting site inspections and ensure strict adherence to architects’ details and Development control approved drawings.
- Ensuring close-out documentation and project archives are complete
- Preparing and presenting design proposals, including detailed drawings of finished buildings, renovations, or restorations
- Meeting with construction professionals and clients to discuss feasibility of designs
- Working with contractors, surveyors, and building service engineers to create a construction schedule and bring the designs to fruition
- Reviewing local rules and regulations to ensure the construction project falls within all constraints
- Specifying the materials needed for construction of projects
- Working with computer-aided design software to create blueprints and images
- Coordinating work between various contractors
- Supervising construction of buildings to ensure projects meet deadlines, stay on budget, and adhere to the original vision for the design
- Resolving issues that come up during construction
- Participating in project management throughout the construction
- Occasional travel required.
Qualifications
- Architectural Degree is required (B.Sc., M.Sc.)
- Licensed by recognised Architectural Body in Nigeria (ARCON)
- Minimum of five years’ experience
- Proficient in standard industry software: Revit Architecture, 3D max studio + VRAY Sketchup + VRAY, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe illustrator, Adobe InDesign, MS Office packages (Microsoft project inclusive).