URGENT HIRE: ARCHITECT LOCATION: ABUJA

URGENT HIRE: ARCHITECT

LOCATION: ABUJA

Role Summary:

Responsible for planning, design development and execution of building projects with team which may include interpreting, organizing and coordinating project team assignments.

Responsibilities:

·         Researches, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials;

·         Consults with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time;

·         Plans layout of project and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.

·         Assists to prepare scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors.

·         Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.

·         Represents client/company in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.

·         Discussing the objectives, requirements and budget of a project and keeping within financial budgets and deadlines;

·         Preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals to the client;

·         Using IT in design and project management, specifically using computer-aided design software;

·         Regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to budget;

·         Advising the client on the practicality of their project and resolving problems and issues that arise during construction;

·         Ensuring that the environmental impact of the project is managed;

·         May prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports;

·         May direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.

Qualification and Skills

·         MSc. Architecture/ Surveying/Estate Management or any other relevant degree with a minimum of five (5) years’ post-graduation experience.

·         Experience in the Real Estate is required.

• Requisite certifications will be an added advantage.
• Expertise in Revit and CAD;
• Ability to use modeling software;
• Familiarity with relevant compliance programs;
• Strong knowledge of model building codes;
• Excellent at visual communication;
• Project management skills;
• Effective team working skills;
• Integrity and trustworthiness.

Other Specifications:

·         Candidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice

·         All CVs must be sent with this Job Title as the subject to: financetreat@gmail.com

·         Deadline: Monday 29^th February, 2016