Architect Job at Elalan Construction Company Nigeria Limited

Elalan Construction Company Nigeria Limited - For 40 years, ELALAN has delivered high-quality integrated construction solutions, and we have expanded our operational and service offering to cater to a wide spectrum of construction needs in both the public and private sectors. Our portfolio of work comprises of successful projects in the residential, commercial, factories, and industrial spaces, working with clients across all sectors with differing budgets.

Asides from working alongside a team of diversified professionals and highly skilled artisans, across our various projects, we are deliberate and passionate about helping our employees fulfill their career aspirations, and in return we offer an opportunity to work in a company with history and reputable brand.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Architect

Job Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As a member of the Elalan architectural team, you will create designs for new construction projects, alterations, and redevelopments.
• You’ll also use your specialist construction knowledge and high-level drawing skills to design buildings that are functional, safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing.
• You will stay involved throughout the construction process, adapting the plans according to budget constraints, environmental factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications
• Liaising with construction professionals about the feasibility of potential projects
• Working around constraining factors such as town planning regulations, environmental impact, and project budget
• Working closely with a team of other professionals such as site engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors, and architectural technologists.
• Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications, and contracts
• Specifying the requirements for assigned projects
• Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction
• Playing a part in the project and team management
• Traveling regularly to building sites, proposed locations, and client meetings.

Qualification

• BSc/ HND in Architecture (Design and Drafting)

Experience:

• 6 Years experience as an architect.

Project Experience Required:

• Displayed good understanding of consultant's drawings (Structural, MEP, production of detailed drawings for project onsite). Good rapport and relationship management skills with all stakeholders

Technical Competencies:

• Proficient in trending architectural design Software (AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) Mood Board Presentation and Research Must be able to complete site and administrative tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Excellent knowledge of Design Compliance
• Adequate knowledge of Architectural Standards (NEUFERT)
• Good knowledge of Design Processes
• Have strong visual awareness and an eye for detail
• Be inventive and imaginative
• Be passionate about buildings and the built environment
• Ability to incorporate Civil and MEP requirements in Architectural Designs.
• Good understanding of Urban Planning Bye-laws.
• Good Site Surveys
• Able to prepare Approval Drawings
• Adequate Speed and Efficiency at Work
• Proficiency in incorporating Civil and MEP requirements in Architectural Designs
• Ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders on projects (project managers, Quantity Surveyors, consultants, etc).

Behavioral Competencies:

• Self-motivation and ability to learn new skills
• Have a logical, analytical and creative approach to problem-solving
• Have time management and communication skills
• Be self-confident and able to cope with constructive criticisms of your work
• Care about people and the environment.

Computer Literacy:

• MS Office, AUTOCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Revit, Sketch-up, 3Ds.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Sample Project Portfolio to: hr@elalan.com using "Architect" as the subject of the email.