Architect

Chimaobi J. Ihejimba

No ** Iwaya Road,

Onike Yaba, Lagos

Mobile: 080********, 081********

Email: ************@*****.***

Summary

With over ten years post degree experience in architectural design, I have exceptional skills and experience in planning, detailing, designing and coordinating projects both in the public and private sectors. My excellent communication, public relations, problem-solving and leadership skills, combined with my deep knowledge of engineering and architectural codes, make me a highly valuable employee and team leader.

Education

University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos 2011- 2014 Master of Environmental Design (MED) in Architecture

Imo State University, Owerri 1998 - 2004

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Architecture

Employment History

Architect/Project Manager July 2014 – Present

Jimbas Developers Limited, Yaba Lagos

Responsibilities

Prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials and equipment

Draw up costs, schedules and other elements associated with construction projects

Direct the production of construction documents, drawings and specifications

Coordinate schedules and workloads

Review architectural documents for potential conflict with other disciplines

Generally act as the leading individual contributor and coordinator of design problem-solving

Responsible for overseeing that all necessary testing is completed and subsequent information is reported

Generating designs and Site Supervision.

Generating furniture designs and supervision of the construction of the furniture’s

Architect August 2008 – June 2014

Kemm Associates, Gbagada, Lagos

Responsibilities

Built CAD drawings based on information provided by customers and engineers

Prepared engineering support for in-house projects

Conducted research needed to complete architectural projects

Completed design work, including schematics and cost estimates for in-house projects

Provided technical expertise and guidance in preparation of efficient datasets, layouts, work statements, drawings and delivery schedules

Lead Architect February 2008 – July 2008

Dwellins Consults, Amuwo Odofin GRA, Lagos

Responsibilities

Assisted in the coordination of plans and designs

Helped to monitor the flow of development activities to ensure completion of architectural work for new construction projects

Conducted studies and special projects on space planning, structural analysis, design feasibility and other related architectural engineering issues

Supported and assisted lead architect in all phases of a major project

Performed an array of administrative duties related to architectural construction projects such as code and zoning research, reviewing contractor payments and utility bills, monitoring project budget, and coordinating utilities installation

Architect October 2006 – February 2008

Unique Architects Construction Company, Owerri, Imo State

Responsibilities

Generating designs and Site Supervision

Assisted in the coordination of plans and designs

Helped to monitor the flow of development activities to ensure completion of architectural work for new construction projects

Conducted studies and special projects on space planning, structural analysis, design feasibility and other related architectural engineering issues

Supported and assisted lead architect in all phases of a major project

Performed an array of administrative duties related to architectural construction projects such as code and zoning research, reviewing contractor payments and utility bills, monitoring project budget, and coordinating utilities installation

Architect, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) September 2005 – September 2006

Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, Kano, Kano State

Responsibilities

Conducted manual and computerized drawings for the Ministry.

Generating designs and Supervising Ministry Projects.

Assisted in the coordination of plans and designs

Interests

Sustainable design

Research and development

Wood work: making furniture

Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, Sketchup, Sketchup Layout, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Archi CAD, Adobe Photoshop cs4 and Microsoft Office suite.

References

Available on Request

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