Facility Architect / Business Development Manager at International Facilities Services (IFS) Group

IFS Group is a Cleaning and Facility Management company. We are a leading international facility management services group providing maintenance, industrial cleaning, trading & consultancy, & healthcare support services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Facility Architect / Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We require competent architects to work as Facility Architects and Business Development Managers to be responsible for the following key result areas; Business Development, Project Design, Bid and Proposal Management, Facility Management Operations,Project Management, Facility/Project Quality Assurance & Quality Control.
• Ideal candidates should demonstrate a sound understanding of the facility management industry and the built-up environment, and be able to communicate and negotiate with various stakeholders.

Job Description

• Design 2D and 3D visuals and all aspects of the design process, from initial concept through to completion. Design, plan, and develop concepts and create 2D, 3D plans and technical documents for all proposed projects, tenders, and bids for prospective and existing clients in facility management and projects departments
• Preparing detailed drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and other software programs
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and other professionals to gather information and discuss project requirements
• Undertaking site visits and surveys to collect data and measure spaces
• Source for new projects, aggressively canvass and obtain new businesses for the company in line with targets as communicated from time to time
• Responsible for identifying opportunities for bid submissions, developing bid-winning strategies, conducting research, writing and editing proposals, negotiating with stakeholders, and winning bids
• Identify opportunities for bid submissions, develop bid-winning strategies, conduct research, write and edit proposals in a timely manner, negotiate with stakeholders, and ensure we win the bids
• Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, completion, and profitable execution of projects and new/existing contracts, meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Work with internal and external customers to develop project scope, documentation, and plans in line with organization's goals as prescribed from time to time.
• Plan and manage all PPM, Reactive, and Predictive Maintenance in assigned projects, contract sites- including power plants up to 3-5MVA capacity, heavy-duty WTP, STP, and soft services in industrial environments.
• To ensure the satisfaction of internal and external customers with the different FM projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture with at least 5 years work experience.
• Must be proficient in AUTOCAD, REVIT, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, MSWORD, etc
• Experience as a bid writer is advantageous.
• Excellent industry knowledge and a willingness to keep up with trends.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Deadline-driven and committed to excellence.

Salary
N300,000 - N500,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2026.