Architect at Highrachy Investment and Technology

Highrachy is a 21st century project-oriented organization setup primarily to meet your real estate needs. Experience top notch processes and solutions that are deliberately designed to guarantee your real estate goals are met consistently. Our vision is to be globally recognised as the access point for real opportunities within the African Real Estate industry. Our mission is to provide convenient access to value driven real estate opportunities with keen focus on quality, comfort and value for money. At Highrachy, we are passionate about delivering value-driven real estate solutions that make a difference. As a leading 21st-century project-oriented organization, we deliver top-notch processes and solutions that ensure our clients' real estate goals are met consistently.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Architect

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking brilliant and passionate individuals who share our values and want to make a difference in the world. Join us and be a part of a team that is committed to excellence, innovation, and making a positive impact in the world of real estate.
• The Architect is responsible for conceptualizing, planning, designing, and/or facilitating the execution of new building designs, building expansions, renovation or interior designs, and all related architectural work according to the needs, desires, and financial resources. He / She will be expected to put on the creativity hat and be nifty in every design.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of architectural designs for a project.
• Identifies, through consultation and research, the requirements, approximate budget, timetable, and possible needs for projects.
• Coordinate the activities of the team to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of construction.
• Attempts to identify through collaboration with the Project team, the priorities in terms of needs vs. desires.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of architectural project procedures and standards.
• Assists in defining their priorities and vision by preparing preliminary sketches of options and project modeling.
• Prepares and presents designs, specifications, estimated costs, and proposed construction schedule.
• Creates detailed plans integrating engineering, electrical, and HVAC considerations; presents plans to management for review and approval.
• Prepares scale drawings and contract requirements and submits for bids.
• Collaborates with the project team to select and award construction contracts.
• Working closely with a team of other professionals to meet the design specifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture required.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Membership of a related board.

Desirable:

• Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• Having schooled in a foreign university or having related work experience in Europe, Asia and the Middle East or North America.
• Project Management Professional Certification.
• Well-versed in the latest trends in modern Architecture.

Skills and Competencies:

• An Innate flair for and understanding of the Real Estate Market in Nigeria, Africa and globally.
• A good understanding of emerging trends in Real Estate.
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, negotiation and consultation skills.
• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Time management skills
• Ability to produce 2D and 3D design drawings for meeting presentations. Excellent 3D visualization and animation skills
• Extremely proficient with computer-aided design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoDesk Revit, Archicad, Newforma, etc.
• Ability to lead and take ownership.
• Ability to think out-of-the-box.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Knowledgeable in the applicable building codes.
• Ability to visualize space in three-dimensions, have a good understanding of construction technologies and be an effective Project Manager
• Ability to translate ideas into visual and/or tangible references such as drawings or models that are functional, creative and sustainable

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online