Senior Architect - Finishing Works / Interior Fit-Out Completion at Dangote

Job Summary

The role requires a senior, site-based architect with proven capability in high-end finishing works, interior fit-out, acoustic/glazed partitions, executive spaces and handover. This is not a concept-design role. The main requirement is to control finishing quality, coordinate contractor shop drawings and MEP/ELV interfaces, prevent rework, and drive floor-by-floor completion within the target 8-month delivery programme.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design and shop drawing control

• Review and comment on architectural, fit-out, reflected ceiling, partition, joinery, door, furniture and finish drawings. Maintain shop drawing and material submittal registers.

Mock-ups and sample approvals

• Coordinate sample boards, benchmark rooms, material approvals and mock-ups before mass installation.

Site quality control

• Conduct daily site inspections, check workmanship, tolerances and substrate readiness, reject defective works and maintain photographic records.

Interface coordination

• Coordinate architectural finishes with MEP, ELV, AV, ICT, lighting, sprinklers, HVAC diffusers, access control and furniture.

Programme control

• Review finishing programmes and 2-week lookaheads, identify critical long-lead items and escalate delays affecting the 8-month target.

Procurement support

• Track finish materials, partition systems, doors, ironmongery, furniture, samples and factory production status.

Snagging and handover

• Lead floor-by-floor snagging, de-snagging, final inspection and handover acceptance.Track finish materials, partition systems, doors, ironmongery, furniture, samples and factory production status

Reporting

• Issue weekly architectural finishing report covering progress, quality risks, submittals, procurement risks and handover status.

Key Requirements

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. Master's Degree in Architecture preferred.
• A total of 12–15 years of architectural experience is required with a minimum of 8-10 years directly managing finishing works, interior fit-out or architectural completion works.
• Member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects or equivalent international professional membership is an advantage.
• ARCON registration or eligibility preferred for Nigeria-based practice. 
• Strong site-based experience including inspections, mock-ups, shop drawing review, coordination meetings, snagging and handover.
• Must have completed at least two projects above 20,000m2, or one major HQ, hotel, airport, luxury commercial or Grade A office tower project.

Mandatory Finishing Works Experience

Finishing package:

• Stone, marble, tile and raised floors: Substrate readiness, setting out, levels, tolerances, joints, edge protection and completed-work protection.
• Wall finishes and feature walls: Paint, plaster, wall covering, veneer, cladding, decorative panels, trims and special feature details.
• Gypsum and specialist ceilings: Reflected ceiling coordination with lights, diffusers, sprinklers, speakers, access panels, cameras, sensors and maintenance access.
• Glass and acoustic partitions: Shop drawings, head/base tracks, STC/acoustic requirements, seals, glazing, doors, ironmongery and installation tolerances.
• Bespoke joinery and fixed furniture: Production drawings, veneers, laminates, stone tops, counters, metal trims, hardware, mock-ups and installation quality.
• Doors and ironmongery: Timber, glass, security, fire-rated and special doors; hinges, closers, handles, locks and access-control interfaces.
• Bathrooms and wet areas: Waterproofing, falls, tile/marble work, sanitaryware coordination, mirrors, counters, access panels and MEP access.
• Executive spaces / auditorium / boardrooms: Acoustics, lighting, AV coordination, furniture, wall/ceiling details and presentation-quality finishes.
• Loose furniture and FF&E: Furniture layouts, samples, delivery, placement, protection, defects and final acceptance.
• Snagging and handover: Room-by-room inspections, defect logs, closure tracking, final cleaning and handover documentation.

Technical Competencies

• Expert in Architectural and interior design drawing interpretation.
• Mandatory knowledge of the use of AutoCAD, Microsoft Exel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Expert in Finishing specifications and material schedules
• Proficiency in Revit/BIM viewer, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is preferred.
• Expert in Shop drawing review and RFI management
• Strong knowledge of Bluebeam/PDF markup tools is an advantage.
• Expert in Mock-up, sample and material approval process
• Expert in Fit-out sequencing and site logistics
• Expert in Snagging, de-snagging and handover
• Strong in MEP / ELV / AV interface coordination
• Strong in Glass, acoustic and demountable partitions
• Strong in Joinery, fixed furniture and loose furniture coordination
• Strong in Wet area detailing and waterproofing inspection
• Strong in Contractor progress verification and variation awareness