Summary
This role requires a right-brained revolutionary thinker who is willing to dare the impossible to create masterpieces.
The ideal candidate is fully responsible for concept creation, project leadership and project coordination.
The position will require the production of schematic designs that are functional, safe, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing.
You will also be involved in interior design development and execution, construction drawings preparation, design proposal schemes, construction documentation and leading project teams.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Developing 2D and 3D architectural and interior designs and ensuring effective execution of designs
Developing concept designs using BIM tools
Establish design requirements for the site, its environment, utilities, zoning, development and end-user culture.
Meeting with clients to discuss project objectives, needs, and budget
Infuse all these requirements and conditions into design proposals.
Work with the project manager and other project team members from the preliminary design and drawings stage to working on drawing and execution.
Proceed with research and development of preliminary schematic designs to set the direction of the project
Actively seeking new design and construction methods
Reviewing of documents for quality control evaluations
Supervision of project team as assigned
Coordinating with consultants
Preparing and presenting design proposals, including detailed drawings of finished buildings, renovations, or restorations
Meeting with construction professionals and clients to discuss the feasibility of designs
Working with contractors, surveyors, and building service engineers to create a construction schedule and bring the designs to fruition
Reviewing local rules and regulations to ensure the construction project falls within all constraints
Specifying the materials needed for the construction of projects
Meeting with suppliers and vendors
Overseeing construction phases of projects by conducting site inspections and ensuring strict adherence to architects’ details and Development control approved drawings.
Ensuring close-out documentation and project archives are complete
Working with computer-aided design software to create blueprints and images
Coordinating work between various contractors
Supervising construction of buildings to ensure projects meet deadlines, stay on budget, and adhere to the original vision for the design
Resolving issues that come up during construction
Participating in project management throughout the construction
Occasional travel required

Qualifications
Architectural Degree is required (B.Sc., M.Sc.)
3 years of work experience.
Minimum three years of experience
Proficient in standard industry software: Revit Architecture,3D max studio + VRAY Sketchup + VRAY, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, MS Office packages (Microsoft project inclusive)
Licensed by a recognized Architectural Body in Nigeria (ARCON)

Method Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@ultimusconstruction.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.