GM Project Architect at Protege Professionals

Job Summary

• The GM will be in charge of all our projects as well as head the marketing and business development of the group in Abuja.
• Also, will be a driving force of the construction department, including design development, commercial tenders, and contract administration, construction administration and coordination, procurement, QA/QC finishing, and delivery.

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Oversee design development, production of working drawings, and construction documents on given projects.
• Establish and maintain budgets, schedules, and monitor adherence to terms of contract expectations.
• Coordinate and lead teams through design, development, and contract phases of construction projects.
• Monitor project progress according to contract scope and deliverables.
• Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, colour, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
• Responsible for the overall development and implementation of specific architectural projects.
• Coordinate team effort and oversee timely and profitable completion of a project.
• Train installers on how to take proper and accurate measurements.
• Prepare project documents and specifications.
• Get briefs from clients on customized products.
• Prepare material specification documents for certain project elements and develop and maintain a project manual.
• Manage both time schedules and project budgets to ensure that projects are completed on time and within set budgets.
• Create Standard Operating Procedure for specific projects.
• Responsible for identifying material needs and costs and develop cost-reduction strategies to ensure profitability.
• Supervise project team
• Coordinate and maintain project schedule
• Ensure close-out documentation and project archives are completed

Qualifications and Requirements

• The candidate is required to have 10+ years experience in the built environment in the areas of project architect, interior architect and project management.
• Applicants should possess or hold a Degree in Architecture from a reputable university and preferably a Master's degree from a reputable university. Possession of other professional training certification is an added advantage.
• Professional Member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), The Architects’ Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON)
• The Candidates must have broad, yet deep knowledge of design, coordination, organization, project management, time management, problem-solving skills, and a sense of ownership on the job. The candidate must have a verifiable deal sheet/portfolio of previous work completed.
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency with design software including auto-cad, REVIT, Sketch-up or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge and proficiencies with reviewing construction drawings including structural and MEP.
• In-depth knowledge of furniture systems and finishing details.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of space planning.
• Ability to develop interior design concepts and schedules of furnishings and finishing details.
• Track record of proven techniques and practices of project management and construction supervision over various aspects of design and construction phases for relevant projects.
• Must be able to manage budgets, timelines, and construction schedules with extreme attention to detail, and grade a quality
• Knowledge of construction procedures, building codes, construction procedures, estimating, and scheduling practices.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, residents, and the general public.
• Ability to accommodate changing priorities and manage expectations accordingly.
• Computer proficient in Windows, MS Program, Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD and, the Internet. Ability to type 40+ wpm.

Salary
N250,000 monthly.