Architect at Wemabod Limited

Role overview

• Provide technical advice and supervision on the planning, designing, developing, constructing and maintenance of building structures and infrastructures.
• The post holder will be a part of the technical arm of the Business Development Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop projects from early concept through design development.
• Carry out technical and feasibility studies and draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications meeting legal, health and safety standards and other regulatory laws on all projects.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• ensure that all materials used and work performed on site are in accordance with the specifications.
• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions.
• Working closely with a team of other professionals during project management
• Conduct day-to-day management of site work and site investigations including supervising and monitoring site labour force and contractors; and analyze data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and others)
• Design, Plan, develop and document commercial and industrial building projects.
• Be part of the team that will review and approve contractor pay requests.
• Making sure the project complies with legal requirements, especially health and safety.
• Provide advice and resolve creatively any emerging problems/deficiencies on designs and construction.
• Ensure that government approvals planning permissions are secured for the Organization.
• Assessing and reporting potential risks, materials and costs on constructions.
• Monitor progress and compile periodic reports on all project status and submit such the Head of Department staff belongs.
• Ensuring projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time.
• Liaising with the quantity surveyor about the ordering and negotiation of the prices of materials.
• Review Contractors' and Subcontractor’s drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and contract agreements by checking them for technical accuracy according to accepted and agreed guidelines.

Change to Responsibilities:

• The Organization through the Human Resources Department may amend these responsibilities at any time in line with the changing organizational strategy, structure and roles.

Compensation Package:

• Salary: Very competitive but based on experience
• Hours: Normal Office hours are 8.00 am-5 pm with a one-hour break Monday-Friday but at the exigencies of the job
• Annual Leave: 20 Working days
• Pension: In line with the pension scheme of the Organization
• Contract: Permanent
• Probation: Six months

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education:

• Essential: A master’s degree or its equivalent
• Preferable: Licensed Architect with knowledge of Architectural Software
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience
• Preferable: Design Architecture

Key Skills and Competencies:

Essentials:

• Proven architectural work experience in a real estate firm.
• Proficient in the use of computer aided design or similar software
• 3D development & rendering skills (ability to use REVIT,3D-Max, Render, and similar software)
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and within budgets.

Personal qualities:

• Good communication skills in written and oral English
• Pay attention to details.
• Team player
• Technical skills
• Exemplary critical thinking, analytical, and complex problem-solving skills
• Dedication to learning new concepts and strategies.
• Creative thinking
• Project Management competencies