Reporting to the Head Retail Implementation/Project Manager, the role will provide support on project planning, project financial projections, execution, project reporting and documentation processes.
The candidate must be able to understand and interpret client briefs for the timely creation of excellent images using 3D studio max. He/she is to ensure proper interpretation and construction of designs to specification by the construction team and to oversee construction of the designed images on site as required.
The candidate will be technically very proficient and will be expected to supervise/support all aspects of project processes in the company as required.

MAIN ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Coordination:
 Manage and forecast spend, using whole life cycle costing techniques, ensuring that work is kept to budget
 Liaise closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, builders, architects and surveyors, and in-house project teams
 Ensuring site-specific equipment is used for all project
 Organizing and assessing the work of contractors
 Overseeing and supervising the installation of building systems and specifying maintenance and operating procedures
 Monitoring building systems and processes
 Evaluation of progress, safety and quality assurance control.
 Ensure that project procedures are implemented and followed
 Collect and analyse key project data on a weekly basis and liaise with the Project Manager on reporting to the Creative Director
 Ensure that all project-related documents are produced in a timely fashion, kept up to date and are made accessible to project teams and company employees, as appropriate
 Constantly assess the project method and propose and implement improvements to working practices where appropriate.
 Manage and oversee project from design to delivery

Communication and Information:
 Ensure on-time delivery of client projects
 Ensuring that the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements
 Assist with regular reporting on project status.
 Escalate problems at the earliest opportunity to the Project Manager and the appropriate head of department.
 Ensure that the project teams are kept fully informed about tasks required of them and their roles on projects

Work Planning:
 Using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) software and other resources to design all the systems required for the project
 Design and interpret Architecture, Mechanical and electrical drawings.
 The brand implementor will be responsible for his/her day-to-day work planning against objectives set by the Project Manager

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:
 Good first degree in Architecture from a reputable university
 Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
 Very good knowledge of CAD software and 3D Studio Max

EXPERIENCE:
 Minimum of 3 years of work experience in architecture or related field
 Experience of participating in projects is essential
 Experience of working with technically diverse team members
 Relevant experience in brand management and concept generation

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
 Time management skills
 Excellent multitasking capability
 Detail orientation with a commitment to high quality project delivery
 Excellent communication and presentation skills
 Strong negotiation skills
 Analytical
 Good administrative and Managerial/Leadership skills
 Highly motivated

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
 Excellent knowledge of 3D studio Max, other modeling and rendering software,    Archicad and Autocad
 Advance Proficiency in MS Office
 Exposure to project management
 Knowledge of project budgeting and cost control principles is an advantage.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
 Confident and Sociable
 Outstanding Interpersonal Skills
 Smart and presentable
 Upwardly mobile in attitude
 Result oriented
 Proactive and very organised
 Willingness to travel
 Resilient and tenacious

send your cv to tope.olaleye@veglobal.org on or before tuesday 26th may 2009