Junior Architect at Elalan Construction

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 project and team management

Qualification

• BSc / HND in Architecture (Design and Drafting)

Experience:

• 4 years’ post-graduation experience as a junior/trainee architect.
• Industrial attachment and NYSC experience in an architectural role

Project Experience Required:

• Must have worked with a Senior Architect on developing a minimum of 3 design briefs per year, Drafting construction drawings and the preparation of PowerPoint presentations.

Technical Competencies:

• 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 3D.
• Proficient in Design Software (AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) Mood Board Presentation and Research.
• Good knowledge of Design Processes
• Have strong visual awareness and an eye for detail
• Have good drawing skills, with the ability to work in three dimensions (3D)
• Be inventive and imaginative
• Be passionate about buildings and the built environment
• Experience producing quality sets of drawings
• 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

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to follow the instructions of the Senior Architect.
• Self-motivation and ability to learn new skills
• Have a logical, analytical and creative approach to problem solving
• Have time management skills
• Be self-confident and able to cope with criticism of their work
• Care about people and the environment.
• Writing Minutes of Meeting

Computer Literacy:

• MS Office: Word and Excel, AUTOCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator and Revit