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Elijah Akaainjo

Elijah Akaainjo

Summary

Experienced architect with nine years in the field, known for a strong dedication to achieving design excellence while prioritizing client needs and environmental considerations. Adept at blending rationality with creativity to produce compelling and responsive architectural solutions. Proven leadership skills, capable of both independent work and effective team collaboration. Skilled in overseeing projects from planning to completion, ensuring adherence to construction practices and principles.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Architect

Bold Facade Development Services LTD
11.2019 - 07.2023


4-Story Hotel building

Benin City GRA, Edo State

Schematic Design

  • Preparation of preliminary conceptual and design proposals.
  • Development of layout plans, drawings and 3d visualization.
  • Authority liaison and preparation of submission drawings for planning approval.
  • Coordination of Client and consultant meetings
  • Coordination with consultant's detailed design and requirements (C&S, M&E etc).

Design Development

  • Authority liaison, preparation of working and submission drawings for building plan approval.
  • Preparation of construction cost estimates, project planning and implementation schedule.

Joseph Ogedegbe's Residence

Benin City GRA - 2 storey Duplex penthouse

Schematic Design

  • Preparation of preliminary conceptual and design proposals.
  • Development of layout plans, drawings and 3d visualization.

Design Development

  • Preparation of working and submission drawings for building plan approval.
  • Coordination of Client and consultant meetings
  • Preparation of construction cost estimates, project planning and implementation schedule.

Contract Documentation

  • Preparation of tender detail drawings and documentation.

Contract Implementation and Project Management

  • Undertaking the roles, functions and duties of supervising architect under the terms and conditions of the building contract.
  • Conducting site meetings and inspections.

Daniel. HHK Semi-Detached

Guzape Layout, Abuja. 8 units of 2 storey Semi-D

Schematic Design

  • Preparation of preliminary conceptual and design proposals.
  • Development of layout plans, drawings and 3d visualization.

Design Development

  • Preparation of working and submission drawings for building plan approval.
  • Coordination of Client and consultant meetings
  • Preparation of construction cost estimates, project planning and implementation schedule.

Contract Documentation

  • Preparation of tender detail drawings and documentation.

Contract Implementation and Project Management

  • Undertaking the roles, function and duties as supervising architect under the terms and condition of the building contract.
  • Conducting site meeting and inspections.

Master Plan & Preliminary Conceptual Proposals

Asokoro Area, Abuja (37 acres) - Mixed Development (Apartment, Landed Housing, Shopping Mall & Hotel)

Holiday Inn Hotel, Central Area, Abuja (0.46 acres) - ICT center Development


Construction Site Manager

GTAG
03.2018 - 11.2019


Remodel of Military Hospital, Jaji |2018 - 2019
Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.

  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to deliver under-budget project completion.
  • Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.

Schematic Design

  • Preparation of preliminary conceptual and design proposals.
  • Development of layout plans, drawings, and 3d visualization.
  • Authority liaison and preparation of submission drawings for planning approval.
  • Coordination of Client and consultant meetings.
  • Coordination with consultant's detailed design and requirements (C&S, M&E etc).

Design Development

  • Authority liaison, preparation of working and submission drawings for building plan approval.
  • Preparation of construction cost estimates, project planning, and implementation schedule.


Assistant Architect

CONTEMPORARY ARCHI VISION LTD
11.2015 - 11.2018


Redfield, Jos - Luxury Resort Themed Housing comprising of 2 and 2.5-storey link homes, 3-storey super link homes, 3-storey Semi D, and bungalows.

Schematic Design

  • Preparation of master plan and pre-computational plan

Design development

  • Preparation of unit layout plans, drawings and development of facade concept and design.
  • Preparation of working and submission drawings for building plan approval.
  • Coordination of Client and consultant meetings
  • Preparation of project planning and implementation schedule.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Construction Project Management

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

University Of Jos
Plateau State, Nigeria
08.2015

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Architecture

Kaduna Polytechnic
Kaduna State, Nigeria
04.2011

Accomplishments

  • Able to produce excellent architectural design and solutions.
  • Experienced in the preparation of design, working, tender, and submission drawings.
  • Involved in obtaining building permits through submission of drawings and paperwork.
  • Designed 10 multi-family residences for a property development initiative.
  • Involved in site supervision and contract management.
  • Completed a $320,000 project 4 months early and under budget.
  • Led a 5-person design team through all phases of commercial building projects in Abuja.
  • Collaborated with a team of 4 in the development of ICT Center Abuja.
  • Achieved energy efficiency by introducing design elements to reduce external heat gain in the design of a 3-story hotel in Abuja.
  • Liaising progressively with the client, contractors, and tradesmen throughout the project as to changes or concerns concerning the design.
  • Successfully provided profound advice and solutions to clients based on their needs and budgets.


Skills

  • Efficient Auto-CAD Drafting skills.
  • 3D visualization in Sketchup.
  • Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator software & Microsoft Office package.
  • Microsoft Project
  • Well-developed research and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly motivated, dependable, use initiative
  • Able to work unsupervised and with a disciplined approach to time management.
  • Good interpersonal, presentational, and communication skills.

Interests

Photography, Sketching, Reading, Recreational Tennis.

Software

Sketchup

Auto CAD

Revit

Photoshop

Microsoft Project

V-ray

Timeline

Architect

Bold Facade Development Services LTD
11.2019 - 07.2023

Construction Site Manager

GTAG
03.2018 - 11.2019

Assistant Architect

CONTEMPORARY ARCHI VISION LTD
11.2015 - 11.2018

Post Graduate Diploma - Construction Project Management

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

University Of Jos

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Architecture

Kaduna Polytechnic
Elijah Akaainjo