Senior Architect at Design Union Limited

Design Union, a real estate development company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Architect

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Take leadership role in project phases: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, and Construction Administration.
• Design medium-complex buildings and building components; and prepare construction documentation of same. These documents will be in adherence to acceptable building codes.
• Supervise assigned projects and prepare project reports and specifications.
• Lead and supervise a group of architects and engineers.
• Ensure timely and effective delivery of design and construction documentation.
• Review documented technical requirements, development and project plans to ensure adherence to defined standards and to facilitate the transfer of knowledge throughout the technical staff.

Requirements

• B.Arch, M.Sc or M.Arch in Architecture (1st Class or 2nd Class).
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a similar position.
• Use of the following software:
  • Expert knowledge of relevant architectural software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Sketchup.
  • Working knowledge of 3D rendering software such as Lumion, 3D Max.
  • Expert use of MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Project.
• Membership, Nigerian Institute of Architects (or must be working towards membership).

Required Skills / Attributes:

• Strong design skills (Compulsory).
• Sound Business Development skills.
• Excellent Negotiating skills.
• Excellent demonstrable understanding of building design and construction.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Sound ability to analyze programmatic requirements, and site and budget constraints to produce designs that address project criteria effectively.
• Good Project Managerial Skills.
• Good interpersonal and people management skills.
• Good team player.
• Sound ability to create project plans/schedules for the overall project as well as setting deadlines given the resources allocated in the project plan.
• Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and tact.

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2024.