Site Resident Architect at FEZ Consultants

Responsibilities

• Discuss the ideas, objectives, requirements and budget of a project and in some cases help to select a site
• Consult with other professionals about design
• Assess the needs of the building and its users and advise the client on the practicality of their project
• Prepare and present feasibility reports and design proposals to the client
• Assess the impact on the local environment
• Use IT in design and project management, specifically using computer-aided design software
• Keep within financial budgets and deadlines
• Produce detailed workings, drawings and specifications
• Specify the nature and quality of materials required
• Prepare tender applications and presentations
• Negotiate with contractors and other professionals
• Prepare applications for planning and building control departments
• Draw up tender documents for contracts
• Project manage and help to coordinate the work of contractors
• Control a project from start to finish
• Carry out regular site visits to check on progress and ensure that the project is running on time and to budget
• Resolve problems and issues that arise during construction
• Ensure that the environmental impact of the project is managed

Educational Requirements

• Good Design Degree(s) (HND, B.Sc., B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech.) in Architecture
• 5 years of experiences in the field and experiences in construction/contract administration
• Registration with the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) may be an advantage
• Strong portfolio to prove artistic skills
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Proven working experience as an architect.

Skills:

• Good knowledge of construction/contract administration
• Uncommon skill of interpreting and understanding architectural, engineering construction drawings and specifications, land and topographical surveys, geotechnical surveys and reports and any other relevant information required on site
• Good design and drawing skills to demonstrate your flair for architecture
• A strong imagination and the ability to think and create in three dimensions
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals, clients and contractors
• Good identification and selection of contractors and sub-contractors
• Good knowledge of contract administration
• In-depth knowledge of the laws of building contracts such as the NIA 1990 laws of building contracts,JCT, FIDIC etc.
• Full understanding of construction safety and enforcement of use of PPE and safety procedures
• Good understanding of requirements of statutory approvals and the Nigerian building code
• Good organizational and negotiation skills
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• A first-rate understanding of construction processes
• Reasonable mathematical skills
• Project management skills with high proficiency in Microsoft office software especially Microsoft word, excel and project.
• Excellent IT skills, including computer-aided design skills with familiarity with specific soft wares such as AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Revit, Sketch Up, 3D Max.