Job For Architectural Firm/Practice Administrator In A Leading Architectural Firm

One Precious Life (OPL) Academy is an employment accelerator connecting job seekers to job opportunities in Nigeria’s construction industry. Our Client is a leading architectural firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. They are looking to hire a Practice Administrator with proven strategic and administrative experience to oversee internal and external operations within the firm. The role will report directly to the Principal Architect. Job Title: Architectural Firm/Practice Administrator Location: Lagos Job Description: The Architectural Firm/Practice Administrator will:

Liaise with clients and handle general inquiries on behalf of the firm.
Monitor the firm’s ongoing architectural projects and pay site visits where necessary.
Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline the firm’s internal processes.
Prepare and implement company policies and manage HR processes.
Ensure operations run smoothly within departments and manage information sharing within the firm.
Represent the Principal Architect at meetings where necessary.
Prepare and manage the firm’s budget, putting relevant cost control measures in place.
Maintain a business contact database of prospective clients and business partners and engage in client visits where necessary.
Keep abreast of all organizational changes and business development activities.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Principal Architect.

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, human resource management or a related field
Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
An in-depth understanding of office management procedures and processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Project and MS Office
A strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
A team player with strong leadership and communication skills
Excellent project management and general administration skills
Architecture or building construction experience is a plus