Architect at AIM Consultants

SUMMARY: Responsible for Architectural Designs and Supervision

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for 3 dimensional computer generated perspective views
• Responsible for design & installation of furniture for office & domestic use
• Ability to supervise proposals on site
• creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications
• liaising with construction professionals about the feasibility of potential projects
• working around constraining factors such as town planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget
• working closely with a team of other professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists
• applying for planning permission and advice from governmental new build and legal departments
• writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts
• choosing the materials to be used and specifying the requirements for the project
• adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction
• making sure the project is running according to schedule and budget
• playing a part in project and team management
• travelling regularly to building sites, proposed locations and client meetings

Background and requirements

• Education: B.SC / M.SC / PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

• B.Sc Architecture
• M.E.D Environmental Design

Professional Certification:

• Architects Registration Council of Nigeria, ARCON – Full member
• Nigerian Institute of Architects, MNIA– Full member

Experience:

• Minimum 5 -10 years’ work experience.
• Technical knowledge & cognitive approach to design analysis & implementation
• Must be experienced in detailing
• Ability to multi-task
• Conversant with Autodesk applications ; AutoCAD versions for drafting drawings
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong analytical & organization skill
• Graphic design skills will be an added advantage

Skills and Abilities (IT Tools)

Highly proficient in the use of the following:

• CAD Software : AutoCAD, Revit Autodesk 3D perspective, 3DMax, Adobe Photoshop, Arc Map
• Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Power point )
• Good command of Language English Language (Oral & Written)

NOTE: Interested candidates should indicate in details projects they have work on and how long they used in completing each project work.