Architect at EL-ALAN Construction Company (Nigeria) Limited

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Job Description

• As a member of the Elalan architectural team, you will create designs for new construction projects, alterations, and redevelopments.
• You’ll also use your specialist construction knowledge and high-level drawing skills to design buildings that are functional, safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing.
• You will stay involved throughout the construction process, adapting the plans according to budget constraints, environmental factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities

• 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 regulations, environmental impact, and project budget
• Working closely with a team of other professionals such as site engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors, and architectural technologists.
• Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications, and contracts
• Specifying the requirements for assigned projects
• Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction
• Playing a part in the project and team management
• Traveling regularly to building sites, proposed locations, and client meetings.

Qualification

• BSc/ HND in Architecture (Design and Drafting)

Experience:

• 6 Year experience as an architect.

Project Experience Required:

• Displayed good understanding of consultant's drawings (Structural, MEP, production of detailed drawings for project onsite). Good rapport and relationship management skills with all stakeholders

Technical Competencies:

• Proficient in trending architectural design Software (AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) Mood Board Presentation and Research Must be able to complete site and administrative tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Excellent knowledge of Design Compliance
• Adequate knowledge of Architectural Standards (NEUFERT)
• Good knowledge of Design Processes
• Have strong visual awareness and an eye for detail
• Be inventive and imaginative
• Be passionate about buildings and the built environment
• Ability to incorporate Civil and MEP requirements in Architectural Designs.
• Good understanding of Urban Planning Bye-laws.
• Good Site Surveys
• Able to prepare Approval Drawings
• Adequate Speed and Efficiency at Work
• Proficiency in incorporating Civil and MEP requirements in Architectural Designs
• Ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders on projects (project managers, Quantity Surveyors, consultants, etc).

Behavioral Competencies:

• Self-motivation and ability to learn new skills
• Have a logical, analytical and creative approach to problem-solving
• Have time management and communication skills
• Be self-confident and able to cope with constructive criticisms of your work
• Care about people and the environment.

Computer Literacy:

• MS Office, AUTOCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Revit, Sketch-up, 3Ds.