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Posted 3 months ago |
Myrtle Management Consultants Limited – Our client, an Architectural firm, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Site Architect
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
- Our client is seeking to hire a creative and skilled Site Architect to lead all aspects of architectural work, from initial planning to overseeing construction.
- You will be responsible for designing new buildings, extensions, renovations, and restorations, ensuring they meet client requirements and align with sustainability principles.
- Your role will involve collaborating with clients, engineers, and contractors to deliver functional and visually appealing design.
Key Responsibilities
- Create detail plans integrating engineering, electrical, and HVAC considerations.
- Supervising on-site construction activities to ensure alignment with architectural plans and specifications.
- Facilitating effective communication and coordination among different project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
- Coordinating with various disciplines to ensure smooth integration of architectural design with structural, mechanical, electrical and other systems.
- Collaborating with the design team, including engineers, other consultants, and contractors, to integrate various design elements.
- Reviewing and approving architectural plans, drawings and specifications to ensure that they reflect the intended design concept and meet regulatory standards.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including as-built drawings, site reports and change orders.
- Resolving design-related issues that arise during construction while maintaining design integrity.
- Monitoring the quality of materials, finishes and construction techniques to ensure they align with the approved design and industry standards.
- Conducting quality checks to maintain design aesthetics and functionality.
- Ensuring that construction activities comply with safety regulations and guidelines, taking necessary measures to minimize risks on site.
- Assess and comment on recommendations and information from other project consultants (e.g. MEP, Structural).
- Attend and report at site meetings as required and check on progress.
- Carry out site inspections, valuations, issue certificates and instructions as required.
- Attend, report at and chair (as lead consultant) design team meetings with other project consultants, as required.
- Prepare meeting records and agendas.
- Manage project tender processes including attending contractor interviews, assessing tender returns and advising clients.
- Research materials and specifications, ensuring that where possible they adhere to firm’s ethos and environmental policy.
- Ensure firm’s library/database is updated with relevant information.
- Manage design changes by adapting plans according to circumstances and resolve any related problems that may arise during construction.
- Maintain project files electronically and in hard copy, in line with project quality plan.
- Undertake post completion assessment and de-brief for clients and building users.
- Provide progress updates to internal team and promptly communicate issues of concern
- Continually improve the quality of the work, the way it is delivered, and the process employed to attain it.
- Follow architectural trends and advancements
Person Specification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture from a reputable university
- Professional membership in The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) would be an added advantage
- 3-7 years of experience in a reputable Architectural firm with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse projects.
- Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD (ideally with Revit experience as well).
- Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (KSA):
- Current knowledge of industry trends, technology, codes, and regulations.
- Exemplary critical thinking, analytical, and complex problem-solving skills.
- Strong time management and project management skills.
- Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
- Well-versed in technical aspects of field projects, including machinery and equipment.
Remuneration
Competitive along with other benefits.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Job Features
Job Category | Architect |