Site Resident Architect/Supervisor at FEZ Consultants

Locations: Ilorin-Kwara, Lagos, Benin- Edo

Responsibilities
As a site resident architect, you’ll need to be able to:

• Discuss the ideas, objectives, requirements and budget of a project and in some cases help to select a site;
• Consult with other professionals about design;
• Assess the needs of the building and its users and advise the client on the practicality of their project;
• Prepare and present feasibility reports and design proposals to the client;
• Assess the impact on the local environment;
• Use IT in design and project management, specifically using computer-aided design software;
• keep within financial budgets and deadlines;
• Produce detailed workings, drawings and specifications;
• Specify the nature and quality of materials required;
• Prepare tender applications and presentations;
• Negotiate with contractors and other professionals;
• Prepare applications for planning and building control departments;
• Draw up tender documents for contracts;
• Project manage and help to coordinate the work of contractors;
• Control a project from start to finish;
• Carry out regular site visits to check on progress and ensure that the project is running on time and to budget;
• Resolve problems and issues that arise during construction;
• Ensure that the environmental impact of the project is managed.

Educational Requirements and Experience
You will need to possess:

• Good design degree(s) (HND, B.Sc., B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech.) in architecture;
• Registration with the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) may be an advantage.
• Strong portfolio to prove artistic skills
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Proven working experience as an architect.

Skills:
You will need to show:

• Uncommon skill of interpreting and understanding architectural, engineering construction drawings and specifications, land and topographical surveys, geotechnical surveys and reports and any other relevant information required on site.
• Good design and drawing skills to demonstrate your flair for architecture;
• A strong imagination and the ability to think and create in three dimensions;
• Sound analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals, clients and contractors;
• Good identification and selection of contractors and sub-contractors.
• Good knowledge of contract administration.
• In-depth knowledge of the laws of building contracts such as the NIA 1990 laws of building contracts, JCT, FIDIC etc.
• Full understanding of construction safety and enforcement of use of PPE and safety procedures.
• Good understanding of requirements of statutory approvals and the Nigerian building code.
• Good organizational and negotiation skills;
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills;
• A first-rate understanding of construction processes;
• Commercial awareness and business acumen;
• Reasonable mathematical skills;
• Project management skills with high proficiency in Microsoft office software especially Microsoft word, excel and project;
• Excellent IT skills, including computer-aided design skills with familiarity with specific soft wares such as AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Revit, Sketch Up, 3D Max.

Working Hours

• Your contracted working hours will generally be 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, but you need to be prepared to work long hours, including evenings and weekends when a project demands it.
• Part-time work or career breaks may be possible, although they are generally uncommon.

What to Expect

• Resident Architects are predominantly site based, but their work does include some in-office work which may require producing drawings and specifications.
• There may be considerable out-of-city travel, depending on the location of projects. Adequate accommodation and other necessary provisions will be made available.