Architect at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Department: Civil/structural

Job Summary & Purpose

• Preparing functional and safe building designs according to specifications that match Client’s needs.

Organisational Relationships:

• Reports to: Senior Architect
• Direct Reports: Trainees/ IT
• Internal Relationships: All staff
• External Relationships: clients

Responsibilities

• Preparing Architectural designs according to Client’s brief.
• Producing detailed working drawings and specifications
• Producing 3D drawings and other pictorial presentations for clarity.
• Liaising with other allied professionals to produce functional, safe and standard designs that will stand the test of time
• Specifying the nature and quality of materials required for a project
• Preparing Bill of Quantities for building projects
• Regular Site visits to check progress of construction
• Preparing Site reports during construction
• Adhering to all industry standards in design
• Perform discipline-internal check (DIC),
• Participate in internal and external meetings
• Supervise and coach trainees
• Ensure strict adherence to QHSE policies and procedures and comply with safe work methods as required
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned by Supervisor/line Manager

Person Specifications

• Academic Qualification: B. Tech. B.Arch
• Professional Qualification: NIA
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in similar role.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient in Engineering System and Knowledge
• Concern for order, quality and accuracy.
• Initiative
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools and Adobe editing system
• Highly motivated and have ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Team player with excellent personnel management skills.
• Strong communications skills to work across departments.
• Excellent use of Engineering Software’s (i.e AutoCAD, Caesar 11, 3D PDMS , PDMS Admin. etc)
• Conversant with National and International Codes, Standards and Engineering Practices used in the industry – API, ASME & ISA, ANSI , AGA , IEC, API, PIP etc..
• Good analytical skills.
• Essential high level of English language written and spoken.

Physical Exertion on the Job:

• Performance Area: Design Deliverables

Performance Indicators:

• Accuracy of design deliverables: Reports, Specifications, Lists and Drawings in accordance to engineering standards.
• Frequency of revision cycles before final approval
• Perform Self Checks and Verification on design deliverables.
• Accurate/updated record in Project Folder.
• Updated drawing Templates for Projects.
• Turnaround Time (TAT) on delivery of Assigned tasks
• Strict adherence and compliance to QHSE policies and safe work rules.

Key Performance Metrics:

• Documentation and Record Keeping
• Customer Service
• Safety

Salary
Very Attractive.