Latest Jobs at One Precious Life (OPL) Academy

One Precious Life (OPL) Academy is an employment accelerator connecting job seekers to job opportunities in Nigeria’s construction industry.

Job Title: Lead Architect

A leading interior design firm based in Lagos is looking to hire a very creative Lead Architect to support the team in executing exciting projects.

Job Description for Lead Architect

The Lead Architect would be responsible for:

• • Meeting with clients to determine objectives and requirements for projects.
  • Developing ideas, keeping in mind client’s needs, building’s usage and environmental impact.
  • Creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications.
  • Controlling projects from start to finish to ensure high quality, innovative and functional design.
  • Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction.
  • Visiting worksites to ensure that construction work adheres to architectural plan.
  • Ensuring that all works are carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines and regulations.
  • Reviewing and understanding all project contract documents.
  • Working closely with a team of other professionals such as junior architects and project managers.
  • Delegating tasks to junior architects, playing on their individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels.
  • Following architectural trends and advancements.

• Performing other related duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or other appropriate field of study.
• Proven working experience as an architect, particularly with interior design
• Strong portfolio to prove artistic skills
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Excellent drawing skills and familiarity with design software (Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp, 3d Studio VIZ or similar)
• Strong imagination and the ability to think and create in three dimensions
• Strong visual awareness and an eye for detail

Job Title:Digital Marketer

Our Client is a leading interior design firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. They are looking to hire a digital marketer to join their fast-growing team working on fresh and exciting projects. The person will play the primary marketing role in the organization and will report directly to the CEO.

Job Description for the Digital Marketer Role

The Digital Marketer will manage the online presence of the company and will have primary responsibility over the following:

• Developing and driving the digital marketing strategy for the team
• Creating striking, high quality photo and video portfolios to capture completed projects
• Editing and posting finished photos and videos across the company’s online platforms
• Managing and maintaining the company’s website(s)
• Writing and optimizing content for the website and social media accounts
• Developing strategies to drive online traffic to the company’s online platforms
• Tracking and analyzing online user traffic and providing regular internal reports
• Managing the company’s online brand and product campaigns to raise brand awareness
• Communicating with the CEO about marketing goals and results
• Sending daily updates to the CEO
• Collaborating with team mates to create innovative content ideas
• Staying up-to-date with new social media sites, web technologies, and digital marketing trends and introducing fresh concepts as needed
• Performing any other task as may be assigned by the CEO

Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A creative thinker with an eye for graphic design
• High attention to detail
• Experience in ecommerce, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Email marketing, and social media
• Self-motivated, team-oriented and goal-oriented
• Evidence of actively managing a blog, YouTube channel or other online space is a plus
• Previous experience in a similar digital marketing role is a plus

Job Title:Project Manager

A leading interior design firm based in Lagos is looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to support the team in executing exciting projects.

Job Description for Project Manager

The Project Manager would be responsible for:

• Meeting with clients to take detailed briefs and clarify requirements for each project.
• Defining project plan, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Delegating and managing tasks assigned to team members.
• Tracking project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Ensuring resource availability and allocation.
• Managing relationships with clients and all stakeholders.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
• Reporting and escalating to management as needed.
• Performing other related duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration or other appropriate field of study.
• Proven working experience in project management.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus.
• Proven working experience in construction is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Our Client is a leading interior design firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. They are looking to hire an Executive Assistant who will work directly with the CEO and lend secondary support to other units within the company.

Job Description for the Executive Assistant Role

The Executive Assistant would be responsible for:

• Answering the company phone and routing calls to the CEO and/or other relevant parties
• Receiving messages on behalf of the CEO
• Managing the CEO’s daily calendar and serving as liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders
• Sorting the CEO’s emails and processing them accordingly
• Planning/organising the CEO’s speaking engagements, interviews, business luncheons, client dinners and other related activities
• Accurately recording minutes from meetings and representing the CEO at meetings in some instances
• Reading and analysing incoming memos, submissions, and distributing them as needed.
• Creating and posting content to the Company’s social media accounts
• Making travel, accommodation and other related arrangements on behalf of the CEO as required
• Reminding the CEO of important tasks and deadlines
• Handling confidential information
• Filing and retrieving corporate records, documents, and reports
• Providing general administrative support
• Performing any other task that may be assigned by the CEO

Requirements:

• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative
• Tact and diplomacy
• Excellent strategic planning and time management skills
• Well-developed organisational skills
• An interest in interior design and construction
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong sense of responsibility and ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills
• Familiarity with key social media tools (e.g. Instagram, Twitter and Facebook)

Method of Application

To apply, please send your most recent CV and coverletter to info@oplacademy.org, copying oplacademy1@gmail.com and include any supplementary documents you consider useful.