Project Architect Job at First Bank of Nigeria Limited

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria's largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts, FirstBank has over 750 branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services. The Bank has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank DRC, FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone and FBNBank Senegal, as well as its Representative Offices in Johannesburg, Beijing and Abu Dhabi.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project Architect

Job ID: 1538
Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the Architectural and Engineering designs consultants to successfully deliver high profile special projects and infrastructure developments across the Bank and its subsidiaries.
• Oversee the implementation of design solutions (including spatial arrangement, interior design and urban/estate design) to achieve high standards of functionality and aesthetics across Bank and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure that all design projects align with organizational objectives, brand consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Liaise with external (Architectural and Engineering consultants) and internal stakeholders, including Head Office departments and bank subsidiaries, to provide design support services tailored to their needs.
• Coordinate with external consultants, vendors, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth project execution and compliance with industry standards.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and senior management, providing updates on project milestones and challenges.
• Oversee the development of design proposals, feasibility studies, and project plans.
• Ensure quality control measures are in place for all projects, maintaining high standards in materials, construction, and finishing.
• Conduct site inspections and provide recommendations for improvements or necessary adjustments.
• Track and report on design targets and project execution, ensuring goals are met or exceeded.
• Provide regular updates on key metrics, such as design phases, construction phases and preoccupation phases to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze completed projects for lessons learned and apply insights to future initiatives.

Requirements
Education:

• B.Sc. Architecture; M.Sc. Architecture and Certificate in Interior and Urban designs as added 
• advantage.
• Professional Certifications: MNIA, ARCON, PMP (Project Management Professional)

Experience:

• Minimum experience: 10 years of relevant experience needed