VACANCY FOR A PROJECT ARCHITECT (ref: ARC 401)
Our client is an established Architectural & Interior Design practicing firm. As a result of growth, they require the service of a Senior Construction Engineer.
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Job Summary
The project architect is the individual who is responsible for overseeing the architectural aspects of the development of the design, production of the construction documents (‘plans’) and specifications. The position generally involves coordinating the needs of a client, possibly and designers, technical staff, and outside consultants such as structural engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Civil Engineers and Landscape architects.
Details Description
ü Create designs to meet client specifications, create and propose budget and time estimations, and act as an intermediary between the client and the architect team.
ü Write reports to keep the client informed about the status of the project.
ü Ensure that the team is working effectively and keeping to schedule and budget.
ü Responsible for the overall development and implementation of a specific architectural project
ü Present and defend corporate solutions to Customers
ü Performs project system activities, including architecture, functionality and interfaces with guidance from the senior Architects.
ü At project launch, check the gap analysis performed during tender phase.
ü Capture the RFP Requirements.
ü Analyse the development requested and elaborate customer-oriented design
ü Support the team to validate the cost effective design for deployment and maintenance of the System.
ü Organize Design Reviews with peers and Platform Technical Director
ü Plan and conduct minor modifications to complete working drawing sets.
ü Monitor design process from conception to construction administration to ensure consistency of design idea.
ü Independently perform assignments and arrive at solutions by receiving instructions on assignment objectives.
ü Monitor preparation of technical drawings of less senior architects.
ü Ensure compliance of construction detail documentation to quality control and best practices.
ü Attend field reviews, on-site meetings and project meetings and coordinate schedule reviews and submit samples.
ü Perform project research and support Project Manager to write specifications.
ü Engage in team meetings to resolve project issues and coordinate to schedule adherence of technical issues.
ü Review accuracy of calculations, estimates, plans and completed reports.
ü Contact municipal building department and government agency officials for approvals.
ü Handle minutes of consultant coordination meetings.
ü Involve in business development meetings to target specific market, client or project opportunities.
ü Interact with building officials during project permitting and construction phases.
ü Maintain project manual and conduct and document on-site observations and reviews.
ü Draft observation reports during project close-out efforts.
Other Relevant Information
ü Successfully interact with a wide variety of individuals in a team environment to achieve completion of the construction project;
ü Spend a large portion of their time in the field/ office and frequent site visits and job walk downs.
Desired Qualification & Experience
ü Minimum of 6 years experience in a reputable firm
ü Masters Degree in Architecture
ü Autocad and 3D experience is a must
Application
ü Salary is very competitive.
ü Candidates who meet the above expectation should email CV’s to ‘[email protected]’ using ‘ARC 401’ as the subject of application. Wrong titles will not be attended to. Submission closes 9th June, 2015.
