Senior Architect - Finishing Works / Interior Fit-Out Completion
Dangote Industries Limited
Remote
The role requires a senior, site-based architect with proven capability in high-end finishing works, interior fit-out, acoustic/glazed partitions, executive spaces and handover. This is not a concept-design role. The main requirement is to control finishing quality, coordinate contractor shop drawings and MEP/ELV interfaces, prevent rework, and drive floor-by-floor completion within the target 8-month delivery programme.
Duties And Responsibilities
- 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.
- Mock-ups and sample approvals Coordinate sample boards, benchmark rooms, material approvals and mock-ups before mass installation.
- Site quality control Conduct daily site inspections, check workmanship, tolerances and substrate readiness, reject defective works and maintain photographic records.
- Interface coordination Coordinate architectural finishes with MEP, ELV, AV, ICT, lighting, sprinklers, HVAC diffusers, access control and furniture.
- Programme control Review finishing programmes and 2-week lookaheads, identify critical long-lead items and escalate delays affecting the 8-month target.
- Procurement support Track finish materials, partition systems, doors, ironmongery, furniture, samples and factory production status.
- 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
- Reporting Issue weekly architectural finishing report covering progress, quality risks, submittals, procurement risks and handover status.
Education & Work 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.
Mandatory Finishing Works Experience
- Stone, marble, tile and raised floors: Substrate readiness, setting out, levels, tolerances, joints, edge protection and completed-work protection.
- Wall finishes and feature walls: Paint, plaster, wall covering, veneer, cladding, decorative panels, trims and special feature details.
- Gypsum and specialist ceilings: Reflected ceiling coordination with lights, diffusers, sprinklers, speakers, access panels, cameras, sensors and maintenance access.
- Glass and acoustic partitions: Shop drawings, head/base tracks, STC/acoustic requirements, seals, glazing, doors, ironmongery and installation tolerances.
- Bespoke joinery and fixed furniture: Production drawings, veneers, laminates, stone tops, counters, metal trims, hardware, mock-ups and installation quality.
- Doors and ironmongery: Timber, glass, security, fire-rated and special doors; hinges, closers, handles, locks and access-control interfaces.
- Bathrooms and wet areas: Waterproofing, falls, tile/marble work, sanitaryware coordination, mirrors, counters, access panels and MEP access.
- Executive spaces / auditorium / boardrooms: Acoustics, lighting, AV coordination, furniture, wall/ceiling details and presentation-quality finishes.
- Loose furniture and FF&E: Furniture layouts, samples, delivery, placement, protection, defects and final acceptance.
- Snagging and handover: Room-by-room inspections, defect logs, closure tracking, final cleaning and handover documentation.
- Expert in Architectural and interior design drawing interpretation.
- Mandatory knowledge of the use of AutoCAD, Microsoft Exel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Expert in Finishing specifications and material schedules
- Proficiency in Revit/BIM viewer, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is preferred.
- Expert in Shop drawing review and RFI management
- Strong knowledge of Bluebeam/PDF markup tools is an advantage.
- Expert in Mock-up, sample and material approval process
- Expert in Fit-out sequencing and site logistics
- Expert in Snagging, de-snagging and handover
- Strong in MEP / ELV / AV interface coordination
- Strong in Glass, acoustic and demountable partitions
- Strong in Joinery, fixed furniture and loose furniture coordination
- Strong in Wet area detailing and waterproofing inspection
- Strong in Contractor progress verification and variation awareness