Architectural Manager at Afrihood Development Company

Main Responsibilities

• Ability to design, plan, and supervise the construction of buildings with responsibility for its safety, usefulness, and aesthetics.
• Ability to design structures that satisfy clients' needs while conforming to the laws and regulations of Nigeria.
• Ability to create preliminary sketches of building structures including inside appearance, using computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) software.
• Ability to prepare more detailed plans showing all building components including internal and external services using computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) software.
• Ability to oversee and approve construction works as it progresses.
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction coupled with the creative ability.
• Plan the layout of projects.
• Ability to prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, colour, and equipment estimated costs and construction time.
• Consult with Client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
• Direct activities of engineers and junior architects engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
• Knowledge and ability to work with International standards

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Skilled in 3D Design and Animation.
• Experience in supervision under FIDIC or comparable works contracts
• Supervising finishing works, such as POP, Lighting, Fittings, Walls, painting, tiling, partitioning. etc.
• Specific experience with Residential & Commercial Building projects.
• Experience with Master planning.
• Experience with sustainable design and proven technology solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of materials

Experience level:

• Minimum of 3 years experience. Masters Degree in Architectural discipline, knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD 3D, etc. The role requires frequent interaction with different levels of professionals and stakeholders on a high profile project, therefore the candidate must have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Member of the Architect Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) will be an added advantage.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Possess initiative to see all assignments and projects through to completion.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Good listener with great attention to details.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Must be creative.