Senior Architect - Finishing Works / Interior Fit-Out Completion

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. Master's Degree in Architecture preferred.
  
• A total of 12–15 years of architectural experience is required with a minimum of 8-10 years directly managing finishing works, interior fit-out or architectural completion works.
  
• Member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects or equivalent international professional membership is an advantage.
  
• ARCON registration or eligibility preferred for Nigeria-based practice.
  
• Strong site-based experience including inspections, mock-ups, shop drawing review, coordination meetings, snagging and handover.
  
• Must have completed at least two projects above 20,000m2, or one major HQ, hotel, airport, luxury commercial or Grade A office tower project.
  

1.Design and shop drawing control

Review and comment on architectural, fit-out, reflected ceiling, partition, joinery, door, furniture and finish drawings. Maintain shop drawing and material submittal registers.

2. Mock-ups and sample approvals

Coordinate sample boards, benchmark rooms, material approvals and mock-ups before mass installation.

3. Site quality control

Conduct daily site inspections, check workmanship, tolerances and substrate readiness, reject defective works and maintain photographic records.

4. Interface coordination

Coordinate architectural finishes with MEP, ELV, AV, ICT, lighting, sprinklers, HVAC diffusers, access control and furniture.

5. Programme control

Review finishing programmes and 2-week lookaheads, identify critical long-lead items and escalate delays affecting the 8-month target.

6. Procurement support

Track finish materials, partition systems, doors, ironmongery, furniture, samples and factory production status.

7. Snagging and handover

Lead floor-by-floor snagging, de-snagging, final inspection and handover acceptance.Track finish materials, partition systems, doors, ironmongery, furniture, samples and factory production status

8. Reporting

Issue weekly architectural finishing report covering progress, quality risks, submittals, procurement risks and handover status.