Senior Architect at Alaro City Development FZC

Alaro City Development FZC is an integrated, mixed-use city planned for over 2,000 hectares in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone. Alaro City’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem - that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Lagos and Africa as a whole.

Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure - the living and working spaces, communities, schools, and hospitals - that will help sustain and accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development. The people in our team are multi-skilled and experts in their respective fields. They possess a unique drive, underpinned by the desire to help improve Africa’s urban development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Architect

Location: Epe, Lagos
Employment Type: Full -Time (On-site)
Category: DCC Department

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage Development Control Company of Alaro City, with responsibility for creating an effective and efficient built urban environment and regulations that ensure a safe and healthy environment for all.
• Review development plans from clients to determine compliance before circulation to the DCC Committee (of which the Senior Architect is a member).
• Undertake effective consultation with customers before and during all works concerning their property.
• Administer DCC review and approval fees to clients in accordance with the fees structure.
• Providing required information to clients and contractors on policies, parcel plans, building development, and others.
• Ensure contractors onsite understand DCC policies, parcel plans, building development, design specifications and contractors’ code.
• Manage, track and coordinate development approvals. Organize and monitor schedules and see that deadlines are met.
• Liaise between DCC, clients, contractors, regulators, Alaro City infrastructure delivery team and other interested parties.
• Complete any necessary research on practices and ensure that development policies are in line with the industry regulations.
• Conduct routine site visit to ensure strict adherence to submitted and approved development plans and quality workmanship.
• Prepare detailed reports on any deviations in workmanship, construction activity or schedules together with appropriate recommendations.
• Prepare and submit detailed analytical reports as scheduled to provide decision-makers with reliable and accurate information on the status of ongoing DCC projects.
• Develop and present architectural design proposals, renders, drawings, specifications, and budgets for Alaro City projects.
• Frequent site inspections to ensure all development are carried out in accordance with DCC policies, procedures, and guidelines. Witnesses testing and quality control activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Assist in the daily DCC administration, planning, and appraisals.
• Ensure contractors onsite understand DCC policies, parcel plans, building development, and contractors’ code.
• Carry out a thorough study of the drawings and specifications. Check for errors and discrepancies in the drawings and specifications and report to the Development Control Engineering team.
• Prepare detailed reports on any deviations in workmanship, construction activity or schedules together with appropriate recommendations.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by your Line Manager.

Requirements
Hard skills and experience:

• A degree in Architecture with equivalent experience in Project Management, Construction Management or equivalent.
• At least eight years’ experience involving mixed-use developments or diversified property portfolios.
• General construction knowledge and ability to regularly interact with engineers, architects, city planners, and general contractors
• Ability to read and interpret CAD files, including MEP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent knowledge of urban and town planning best practices, policies and standards.
• Excellent knowledge of OSHA regulations and guidelines
• Excellent reporting skills.

Soft skills:

• Mature, pragmatic and flexible.
• Team player but comfortable working autonomously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Rigorous and organized approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and maintain organization in a rapidly changing environment.

Personal characteristics:

• High energy
• Result-oriented;
• Strong work ethic;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure; and
• Desire to live and work in Epe, Lagos.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.