Architect/Project Manager at Afriland Properties Plc

Department:Projects design

General Description:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

 Reporting to the Head, Projects Design, the Architect would be responsible for the overall coordination, design, preparation, and delivery of architectural drawings and project management

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparation of architectural drawings for all projects
•  Creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and via specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications.
• Assess and advise on property procurement
•   Plan, design and supervise the implementation of Branch upgrades
• Plan, design and oversee implementation of New Branch roll out
• Plan, design and oversee implementation of special projects
• Carry out design reviews and amendments where necessary
• Review the preliminary/prototype design to accommodate end-users input
• Responsible for thorough scoping and assessment of projects
• Ensure all architectural projects are completed with the desired quality, on time, and within budget
• Ensure that vendors are held liable to correct any defective work at no additional cost to the firm.
• Design and oversee the construction of buildings or upgrade to existing buildings
• Work closely with other professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors, and estate valuers to achieve client requirements
• Ensuring that reported maintenance works are appropriately assessed and scoped
• Site visitations and submission of reports promptly.
•   Follow up with all stakeholders to ensure that contractors report to a site at the agreed date and that work is well supervised to deliver total quality
• Monitor the implementation of projects in line with agreed TAT, Quality, and Cost
• Visit construction sites as required
• Attend to Facility Management and specific maintenance job requests and supervise the implementation
• Monitoring of defects liability periods for projects executed
• Maintain timeliness and accuracy of all mandatory reports and projects update
• Efficient management and oversight of assigned facilities
• Ensure delivery of projects to specifications, within budget, and within timelines/construction duration
• Ensure that contractors are paid as at when due to avoid delays in the project
• Work with other departments if required to ensure deliverables are met

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

• Project management
• Attention to detail
• Client-focused
• Strong communication skills
• Innovation
• Stakeholders’ management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good budgetary skills
• Good process flow analysis skills
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to explain design ideas clearly
• Ability to analyze complex problems and proffer solutions

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate degree in architecture (minimum of Second class lower)
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in a similar role/business environment
• Effective use of AutoCAD and Revit and 3D rendering
• Ability to do Interior 3D designs and rendering with evidence of previous works in this regard
• Ability to use other graphic software such as photoshop to enhance 3Ds and architectural designs
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite Package – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Visio
• Proficiency in the use of MS Project
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Good process flow analysis skills
• Practical skills in construction quality and safety – A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction and contractor management
• Project & Facility management tools
• Member of the Nigerian Institute of Architect and Architects Registration Council of Nigeria will be an added advantage
• Good budgetary skills
• Good process flow analysis skills
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to explain design ideas clearly
• Ability to analyze complex problems and proffer solutions