Senior Architect & Construction Project Manager
Resume:
YUSUF USMAN
MARCON, MNIA · ARCON Reg. No. F/****
Senior Architect · Finishing Works & Interior Fit-Out · Construction Project Manager
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Kano State, Nigeria
ARCON Reg. No. F/6936
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Senior Architect with over 15 years of experience delivering residential, institutional and commercial projects from technical documentation through construction supervision, architectural finishing, interior fit-out, quality control, contractor coordination, snagging and handover. Experienced in shop drawing review, multidisciplinary coordination, regulatory compliance and project delivery.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Architectural Finishing Works
Interior Fit-Out
Shop Drawing Review
QA/QC
Snagging & Handover
MEP Coordination
Joinery & Ceiling Systems
Contract Administration
AutoCAD · Revit · MS Office · Primavera P6 (Project Mgt)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Architect – Design & Innovation Lead Dantata Foods & Agro Allieds Ltd, Kano 2024 – 2025
Led architectural delivery from technical design through site execution.
Reviewed architectural and shop drawings; coordinated structural and MEP interfaces.
Supervised finishing works including tiling, painting, ceilings, glazing, joinery and external finishes.
Conducted quality inspections, managed RFIs, monitored defects and supported project handover.
Coordinated contractors, consultants and clients to achieve quality and programme objectives.
Construction Project Manager Dantata Foods & Agro Allieds Ltd, Kano 2023
Managed construction quality, contractor coordination, progress reporting and procurement follow-up.
Chaired site meetings, led inspections and ensured compliance with approved specifications.
Architect Dantata Foods & Agro Allieds Ltd, Kano 2022
Prepared construction documentation, coordinated consultants and supervised implementation for residential and institutional projects.
Principal Architect Mega Box Int'l Ltd 2017 – 2018
Directed architectural commissions, contract administration, site supervision and project delivery.
Resident Architect Public Sector (Bauchi, Gombe & Kano States) 2007 – 2016
Supervised public-sector healthcare, judiciary, education and residential projects across three states.
EDUCATION
M.Tech Architecture — Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi
2019
PGD Construction Management — ATBU, Bauchi
2009
B.Tech Architecture — ATBU, Bauchi
2006
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Fully Registered Architect (MARCON) ARCON Registration No. F/6936
Full Member, Nigerian Institute of Architects (MNIA)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & RESEARCH
Research Work: Smart Home Technology Adoption Intention in Residential Buildings in Abuja, Nigeria: Determinants and a Smart-Ready Residential Design Framework.
Conference Paper: "Determinants of Smart Home Technology Adoption in Abuja, Nigeria." Presented at EDCON, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 8 June 2026.
International Visits: Professional study visits to France, Italy and Benin Republic.
REFEREES
Prof. J.A. Ango
Professor of Construction Structures & Materials
Dept. of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
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Prof. M.L. Sagada
Professor of Housing
Dept. of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
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