Lead Architect at One Precious Life (OPL) Academy

A leading interior design firm based in Lagos is looking to hire a very creative Lead Architect to support the team in executing exciting projects.

Job Description for Lead Architect

The Lead Architect would be responsible for:

• Meeting with clients to determine objectives and requirements for projects.
• Developing ideas, keeping in mind client’s needs, building’s usage and environmental impact.
• Creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications.
• Controlling projects from start to finish to ensure high quality, innovative and functional design.
• Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction.
• Visiting worksites to ensure that construction work adheres to architectural plan.
• Ensuring that all works are carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines and regulations.
• Reviewing and understanding all project contract documents.
• Working closely with a team of other professionals such as junior architects and project managers.
• Delegating tasks to junior architects, playing on their individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels.
• Following architectural trends and advancements.

• Performing other related duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or other appropriate field of study.
• Proven working experience as an architect, particularly with interior design
• Strong portfolio to prove artistic skills
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Excellent drawing skills and familiarity with design software (Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp, 3d Studio VIZ or similar) 
• Strong imagination and the ability to think and create in three dimensions
• Strong visual awareness and an eye for detail