ISSA AKANBI OGUNBUNMI
Lagos
Summary
Detailed-oriented Architect with diverse portfolio spanning multiple sectors, including Real Estate Development, of hospitality, residential, educational, health, and mass housing projects. 20+ years experience creating outstanding designs, ensuring integrity and compliance to project specification. Ensure uniqueness in finishes and ambience. Manage complex stakeholders’ relationship with ease. Collaborate with all stakeholders to delivers sustainably-built facilities that exceed client expectations. Highly motivated Architect with years of experience in Project Management, Contract Administration, and Approval Processing and Consultancy. Adept at integrated environmental approaches to large scale projects by promoting sustainable designs and environmentally friendly construction practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Architectural Designer/ Technologist
Studio 3 Architect
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2015 - Current
- My role is to plan, design, and prepare architectural working drawings, and documentation for approval processing.
- Site supervision, coordination, and management of contractors.
- Working to deliver projects as scheduled is my priority and I ensure compliance to project specification.
- Initiation and development of government projects.
- Coordinated reviews of contractor schedules, and submission of shop drawings and samples.
- Coordinated project team in preliminary and final documentation.
- Discussed design specifications, and procedures with project manager, engineering team and construction manager.
- Provides expert advice, and answered client’s queries and resolved construction and design issues.
- Identified cost-effective ways to work within the agreed budget.
- Visit building site throughout project lifespan to monitor progress.
- Organized meetings between the clients, and construction professionals to evaluate project site designs and feasibility.
Architectural Designer/Technologist
GROVEWORLD REALTIES LTD.
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2013 - 12.2014
- My role is to plan, design, and prepare architectural working drawings, and documentations for approval processing.
- Site supervision, management of contractors, and suppliers.
- Ensure compliance to project specifications.
- Ensure uniqueness in finishes, and ambiance of the building to give it a high comfort space for living.
- Set project milestones with clients to ensure the project stays on track.
- Wrote job proposals and reports, and processed planning applications.
Project Officer
SKYE BANK PLC
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Taking brief, designing of new business outlets, and preparation of Architectural Drawings.
- Prequalification of contractors and supervision of site works.
- Documented project analytics and progress onto Microsoft Excel for analysis and progress.
- Prepared various financial documents on system such as receipt and purchase order for projects.
- Manage internal and public enquiries regarding project matters by phone, emails and face to face.
- Created weekly, monthly and quarterly report for stakeholders.
- Conducted risk analysis on project finance aspect, reporting finding and concerns to project managers through presentations.
Architectural Technologist
Studio 3 Architect
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2007 - 01.2008
- My role is to plan, design, and prepare architectural working drawings and documentations for approval processing.
- Site supervision, coordination and management of contractors.
- Working to deliver projects as scheduled is my priority and I ensure compliance to project specification.
- Initiation and development of government projects.
- Coordinated reviews of contractor schedules and submission of drawings.
- Conducted risk analysis on project finance aspect, reporting finding and concerns to project managers through presentations.
Education
Higher National Diploma - ARCHITECTURE
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Ogun State, Nigeria01-2005
Diploma of Higher Education - ARCHITECTURE
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Ogun State, Nigeria01-2003
GCSE / NECO Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Salawu Abiola Comprehensive High School
Ogun State, Nigeria01-2000
Skills
Designs
Software (CAD) Proficient
Site Planning & Design expert
Community Planning
Conceptual & Schematic Design
Interior Design
Land Use Planning
Understanding of Construction Process
Adobe Photoshop
3D Modelling & Rendering
QA & QC Processing
Deadline Driven
Microsoft Word: Excellent
Adobe Photoshop: Good
ArchiCAD: Excellent
Enscape: Excellent
3D Max: Good
LANGUAGES / REFERENCES
English
References
- Bamidele, Abiodun, Arc., studio3architects@gmail.com, +2349060004079, Studio 3 Architects
- Latinwo, Olanrewaju, Arc., larryconsult@yahoo.com, +2348064489526, Larry Consult Limited
- Omotosho, Josiah, Arc., +2347030093900, SpaceMark Architects & Associates
Timeline
Architectural Designer/ Technologist
Studio 3 Architect
01.2015 - Current
Architectural Designer/Technologist
GROVEWORLD REALTIES LTD.
01.2013 - 12.2014
Project Officer
SKYE BANK PLC
01.2008 - 12.2012
Architectural Technologist
Studio 3 Architect
01.2007 - 01.2008
Higher National Diploma - ARCHITECTURE
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Diploma of Higher Education - ARCHITECTURE
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
GCSE / NECO Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Salawu Abiola Comprehensive High School