Job Description
Industry: Construction
Report To: Managing Director
Key Responsibilities
We seek an Architect who can deliver on the following:
- Preparing detailed drawings showing both the appearance and interior structure of a building project.
- Working with clients to determine requirements for building project keeping in mind client’s needs, building’s usage and environmental impact.
- Making bids on potential building project.
- Developing initial estimates on structure costs, building time and special requirements.
- Directing staff in the development of project drawings, studies, and budgets.
- Preparing work contracts for building subcontractors.
- Supervising building worksites to ensure work is being done according to architectural plans.
- Control project from start to finish to ensure high quality, innovative and functional design.
- Take the “brief” to identify clients’ needs and put together feasibility reports and design proposals.
- Ensuring that all works are carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines and regulations.
- Cooperate and liaise with construction professionals and cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
Education and Work Experience:
- B.Tech. and M.Tech degree in Architecture or Building Technology.
- Minimum of 4 years’ post-graduation experience and must be currently practicing.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino3D and other architectural software.
- Membership of Nigerian Institute of Architects and other relevant professional bodies.
Requirements:
- Young, smart, and driven professional with strong growth potentials.
- Should be 35 years old or younger.
- Ability to work with several architectural software to create building plans.
- Communication and leadership skills.
- Excellent mathematical skills.
- Time management skills.
- Construction estimating or finance experienced is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organize, plan, and strategize.