Project Architect at Ultimus Construction

Reports To: Project Director

Job Summary

• You will provide project leadership and documentation coordination. Your position requires leading project teams as they develop design drawings, technical documentation and construction administration phase documents.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
You will be responsible for leading the production of schematic design, design development and construction documents:

• Reviewing of documents for quality control evaluations
• Supervision of project team
• Coordination and maintenance of project schedule
• Meeting with clients
• Coordinating with consultants
• Meeting with suppliers and vendors
• Overseeing construction phases of projects
• Actively seeking new design and construction methods
• Ensuring close-out documentation and project archives are complete
• Meeting with clients to discuss project objectives, needs, and budget
• Preparing and presenting design proposals, including detailed drawings of finished buildings, renovations, or restorations
• Meeting with construction professionals and clients to discuss feasibility of designs
• Reviewing local rules and regulations to ensure the construction project falls within all constraints
• Leading design team in creating detailed drawings and specifications for architectural projects
• Specifying the materials needed for construction of projects
• Working with computer-aided design software to create blueprints and images
• Working with contractors, surveyors, and building service engineers to create a construction schedule and bring the designs to fruition
• Coordinating work between various contractors
• Supervising construction of buildings to ensure projects meet deadlines, stay on budget, and adhere to the original vision for the design
• Visiting proposed locations and building sites
• Resolving issues that come up during construction
• Participating in project management throughout the construction
• Occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Architectural degree is required
• Licensed by recognised Architectural Body in Nigeria
• Minimum of Six years’ experience
• Proficient in standard industry software.