Architect at AfriPrecast Ltd

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.

AFRIPRECAST Ltd is Rwanda’s first Precast Concrete Manufacturing Factory. A professional company that brings uniqueness and diversity in architectural and structural building solutions, providing clients with the best quality products. Afriprecast Ltd was established to support real estate and construction sectors in Rwanda, by manufacturing quality concrete products used in the construction industry. Precast technology provides solutions to challenges in construction industry such as reducing the time taken to deliver projects, improving on efficiency and reducing overall construction costs through quality products.

JOB DESCRIPTION & PROFILE FOR ARCHITECT

Job Title: Architect

Department: Design: Head Office, City of Kigali/ Kicukiro-

Masaka Reporting To: Design Manager Job Grade: H5

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their cover letter, and updated CV all along in one PDF Document- via email only to: hr@afriprecastltd.com with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 10^th May 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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