Project / Design Architect at Ultimus Holdings

Job Summary

• This role requires a right-brained revolutionary thinker who is willing to dare the impossible to create masterpieces.
• The ideal candidate is fully responsible for concept creation, project leadership and project coordination.
• The position will require the production of schematic designs that are functional, safe, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing.
• You will also be involved in interior design development and execution, construction drawings preparation, design proposal schemes, construction documentation and leading project teams.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing 3D architectural and interior designs and ensuring the effective execution of designs
• Developing concept designs using BIM tools
• Establish design requirements for the site, its environment, utilities, zoning, development and end-user culture.
• Proceed with research and development of preliminary schematic designs to set the direction of the project
• Actively seeking new design and construction methods
• Reviewing of documents for quality control evaluations
• Meeting with clients to discuss project objectives, needs, and budget
• Infuse all these requirements and conditions into design proposals.
• Work with the project manager and other project team members from the preliminary design and drawings stage to working drawing and execution.
• Supervision of project team as assigned
• Coordinating with consultants
• Meeting with suppliers and vendors
• Overseeing construction phases of projects by conducting site inspections and ensure strict adherence to architects’ details and Development control approved drawings.
• Ensuring close-out documentation and project archives are complete
• 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
• Working with contractors, surveyors, and building service engineers to create a construction schedule and bring the designs to fruition
• Reviewing local rules and regulations to ensure the construction project falls within all constraints
• Specifying the materials needed for construction of projects
• Working with computer-aided design software to create blueprints and images
• 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
• Resolving issues that come up during construction
• Participating in project management throughout the construction
• Occasional travel required

Requirements

• An Architectural Degree is required (B.Sc., M.Sc.)
• Licensed by recognised Architectural Body in Nigeria (ARCON)
• Minimum five years of experience
• Proficient in standard industry software: Revit Architecture, 3D Max Studio + VRAY SketchUp + VRAY, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, MS Office packages (Microsoft Project inclusive)