Architect at Sigma Qualitas Limited

Role Summary

• To plan, create models and manage building constructions.
• Ensure that the design is safe, useful, functional, without compromising on the laws and regulations of that given area where the construction takes place.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept and prototype design to approved company’s brief.
• Develop schematic drawings to approved specification.
• Translate clients brief into conceptual drawings
• Produce detailed working drawings for construction activities
• Ensure all required document needed for construction are complete before commencement of construction.
• Ensure that their buildings are safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing.
• Satisfy internal and external clients’ requests.
• Ensure compliance with the local laws.
• Setting out of various building types as designed.
• Review of all existing drawings and ensure that they are adequate for construction activities.
• Carry out inspection on the site that where the building is to be built.
• Revise sketch to meet clients’ needs including all technical detail and specifics.
• Approve construction.
• Standardize building components, windows, doors, wardrobe spaces, kitchen cabinets, staircases, finishes, etc
• Draw up construction programmes and strictly follow same

Job Requirements and Skills

• Graduate Qualifications: A First degree in Architecture from a recognised University. Required.
• Post Graduate Qualifications: Master’s degree or Post Graduate Qualification would be of advantage.
• Previous Work Experience: Work experience ideally within the Construction Environment is required.
• Experience: Must be a registered member of relevant professional body and have a minimum of 7 years work experience is preferred (NYSC is Essential).

Desired Characteristics/Competences:

• The candidate must have good organisational skills, result oriented, team player, ability to work long hours and work under pressure.
• Must be able to use AutoCAD and other industry relevant software.
• Must be able to interpret Bill of Quantities and interpret specifications.
• Must be conversant with Ms Project
• Must be able to use Microsoft Excel
• Must be good at spatial management
• Must be conversant with tolerance issues in construction
• Experience in Project Management will be an added advantage
• Ability to produce 3D drawings will be an added advantage