Junior Architect/ Graduate Architect
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Summary
A junior/graduate architect role in Plateau, Nigeria, supporting an architectural team end to end: producing conceptual designs, 2D technical drawings, 3D models and visualizations, running site surveys and inspections, and assisting senior architects with documentation, scheduling, and coordination with engineers and contractors.
Summary
This role involves supporting the architectural team in the creation of conceptual designs, layouts, and technical documentation. The position is vital for translating design visions into actionable plans while ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory standards. The successful candidate will play a key part in the end-to-end design process, from initial sketches to final construction documentation, fostering collaboration across various disciplines to deliver high-quality architectural outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the formulation of architectural concepts, design strategies, and spatial layouts.
- Generate comprehensive 2D technical drawings, working sets, and client-facing presentation visuals.
- Develop detailed 3D models and produce high-fidelity architectural visualizations.
- Facilitate site surveys, conduct precise measurements, and perform on-site inspections.
- Provide administrative and technical support to senior architects regarding project scheduling and documentation management.
- Collaborate effectively with structural engineers, consultants, and construction contractors.
- Implement design modifications in response to evolving project needs and client input.
- Aid in the compilation of project specifications, timelines, and progress reports.
- Verify that all design outputs adhere to applicable building codes and industry standards.
- Engage in project coordination meetings and track construction milestones.
- Manage and archive project documentation and drawing sets with a high degree of organization.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Proven ability to assist in developing architectural concepts and detailed designs.
- Proficiency in creating 2D drawings, working documentation, and presentation materials.
- Competence in producing 3D models and architectural visualizations.
- Experience conducting site surveys, taking measurements, and performing inspections.
- Capability to support senior architects in project planning and documentation workflows.
- Strong coordination skills for working with engineers, consultants, and contractors.
- Flexibility to adapt designs based on project requirements and feedback.
- Skill in preparing project specifications, schedules, and reports.
- Knowledge of relevant building codes and standards to ensure compliance.
- Ability to participate in meetings and monitor construction progress.
- Organizational skills for maintaining orderly records of drawings and documents.