Job Vacancies at Afrihood Development Company

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly creative and generally motivated architect to handle projects from the initial client briefing through to the final stages of construction to Join our company and serve as her Architectural Manager

Responsibilities

• Receive Clients briefings, sketch and plan the layout of projects.
• Design structures that satisfy clients\' needs while conforming to international standards and the laws and regulations of the country of project.
• Create preliminary sketches of building structures including inside appearance, using computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) software.
• Prepare more detailed plans showing all building components including internal and external services using computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) software.
• Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, finishing materials, color, aesthetics, building features etc.
• Translate business and marketing objectives into cohesive, eye-catching digital and manual project campaigns that are clear, compelling, and effectively drive results based on our Development Campaign Goals.
• 3d Rendering and Animation Of Real Estate and Infrastructural Projects
• Work with the Media Team to design a variety of marketing assets including live-action/animated videos, digital ads, project landing page designs, site graphics, banners, static and rich banner ads, printed collateral, brochures, event graphics, and much more.
• Feature on Media Productions Effort to drive company awareness that reaffirms company as an authority in the Real Estate and Infrastructure industry
• Preparation of working drawings for approval and construction.
• Be able to multitask between various projects and meet deadlines.
• Be comfortable working across any content format - you’re at ease rendering a 3D project, building project animation, building social media content or creating a sales pitch.
• Supervise all Companies Project on site and ensure strict adherence to Architectural designs, parameters and concepts

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Master\'s Degree qualification in Architecture.
• Fluency with CAD and BIM software like Revit, Lumion, V-Ray, 3D Studio Max, AutoCAD etc.
• Minimum of 3 years in rendering and animating Building and architectural designs and models
• Fluency with the Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Must be extremely well-organized, capable of handling multiple details simultaneously, and able to move between strategic and tactical work easily.
• Skilled in 3D Design and Animation.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulatory standards.
• Specific experience with residential and commercial building projects.
• Experience with Master planning, sustainable design and proven technology solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of materials
• The role requires frequent interaction with different levels of professionals and stakeholders on a high-profile project, therefore the candidate must have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Being a member of the Architect Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) will be an added advantage.

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Job Purpose

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, Infrastructures and estates.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and design building structures following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
• Direct responsibility for construction operations, and building maintenance of structures at project site.
• Participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction.
• Participate in the development of work programme for housing projects to enhance its viability analysis
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labour to determine project feasibility.
• Participate in the process of testing soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel.
• Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the potential impact of projects.
• Undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations.
• Liaising with clients and a variety of professionals including architects and subcontractors.
• Resolving design and development problems.
• Ensuring the project complies with legal requirements, especially health and safety.
• Assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of projects.
• Ensuring projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photographs, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.

Qualification/ Person Specification

• At least a B.Eng/HND in Civil Engineering
• Must be registered with COREN with current SEAL
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in the Real Estate/Infrastructure industry
• Vast Experience in the adoption of Green and SMART Technology in Estate and Infrastructural Construction
• Professional qualification will be an added advantage
• Current on industry standards and best practices
• Ability to work under pressure.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Excellent follow through, ability to pay attention to details and organizational skills.
• High level of professionalism and multitasking.
• Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good leadership and team building skills.
• Strategic thinking, forecasting and planning skills.