Architect

Sigma Qualitas is a network of seasoned and experienced consultants, with several years work experience in large multinational organizations and the public sector, who have come together for the purpose of providing consultancy expertise and training to clients across various industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Architect

Location: Lagos

Role Summary

• To plan, create models and manage building constructions.
• Ensure that the design is safe, useful, functional, without compromising on the laws and regulations of that given area where the construction takes place.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept and prototype design to approved company’s brief.
• Develop schematic drawings to approved specification.
• Translate clients brief into conceptual drawings
• Produce detailed working drawings for construction activities
• Ensure all required document needed for construction are complete before commencement of construction.
• Ensure that their buildings are safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing.
• Satisfy internal and external clients’ requests.
• Ensure compliance with the local laws.
• Setting out of various building types as designed.
• Review of all existing drawings and ensure that they are adequate for construction activities.
• Carry out inspection on the site that where the building is to be built.
• Revise sketch to meet clients’ needs including all technical detail and specifics.
• Approve construction.
• Standardize building components, windows, doors, wardrobe spaces, kitchen cabinets, staircases, finishes, etc
• Draw up construction programmes and strictly follow same

Job Requirements and Skills

• Graduate Qualifications: A First degree in Architecture from a recognised University. Required.
• Post Graduate Qualifications: Master’s degree or Post Graduate Qualification would be of advantage.
• Previous Work Experience: Work experience ideally within the Construction Environment is required.
• Experience: Must be a registered member of relevant professional body and have a minimum of 7 years work experience is preferred (NYSC is Essential).

Desired Characteristics/Competences:

• The candidate must have good organisational skills, result oriented, team player, ability to work long hours and work under pressure.
• Must be able to use AutoCAD and other industry relevant software.
• Must be able to interpret Bill of Quantities and interpret specifications.
• Must be conversant with Ms Project
• Must be able to use Microsoft Excel
• Must be good at spatial management
• Must be conversant with tolerance issues in construction
• Experience in Project Management will be an added advantage
• Ability to produce 3D drawings will be an added advantage