Architect at AfriPrecast Ltd: (Deadline 10 May 2024)

OVERALL, PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

An Architect will plan, design and be responsible for designing buildings, creating unique and well-organized structures, their duties is to lead all aspects of architectural work from initial planning to overseeing construction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Architect has to report to the Design Manager and is assigned the following duties and responsibilities:

• Researches, programs, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials and systems.
• Produces conceptual plans, renderings, and documents.
• Plans and programs layout of project(s); coordinates and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• Produces construction documents in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Working with the Project Manager, may direct, supervise, and check activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the Conceptual Design Phase, Schematic Design Phase, and/or the Detailed Design Phase of a project.
• Interfaces with head of Architecture and project managers.
• Works in tandem with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams.
• Assists in research and coordination of materials and products for project specifications.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to provide elegant and efficient design solutions
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Visual awareness and high attention to detail
• Ability to work under indirect supervision
• Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style to include teamwork and team building ability
• Comfortable with ambiguity and time spent outside of comfort zone acquiring new skills
• Strong portfolio to prove artistic skills
• Communication and project management skills
• Strong imagination and the ability to think and create in three dimensions

QUALIFICATION AND DESIRED SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution
• A minimum 3 years of architectural experience preferably within architectural firm’s field.
• Understanding and knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, building construction, building systems and site requirements
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office suite is required • Member of Rwanda institute of Architect is mandatory