ABDURRAHMAN MUHAMMAD
KADUNA,KADUNA
Summary
Qualified architectural professional experienced with Heritage and Military projects. Maximises practicality and feasibility through expert design and project management processes. Consistently delivers high-quality results to rigorous specifications.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
ARCHITECT/SQUADRON LEADER
NIGERIAN AIR FORCE
GARKI, ABUJA, FTC
2014.12 - Current
- DESIGN OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES FOR THE NAF ACROSS NIGERIA (Offices, Schools, Residences, Hangers etc).
- CERTIFYING OF OTHER DESIGNS FOR APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT.
- SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES OF THE NAF ACROSS NIGERIA
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD.
- Considered functional aesthetics within designs enhancing overall visual appeal for NAFIL Properties Housing Scheme.
- Supervised project life cycle from conception to completion ensuring quality control for NAFIL Properties Housing Scheme.
- Oversaw on-site construction, ensuring adherence to design plans.
College Architect/Squadron Leader
Armed Forces Command and Staff College.
Jaji, Nigeria
2023.07 - 2025.11
- Oversaw on-site construction, ensuring adherence to design plans.
- Facilitated productive meetings with stakeholders for collaborative decision-making processes on construction related activities for the College.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams for successful project outcomes.
- Managed budget constraints whilst maintaining high standards of design excellence.
- Improved functionality of spaces by incorporating user-friendly features in designs for the College.
- Reduced cost overruns by implementing efficient design strategies for the College.
- Developed detailed construction documents for smooth project execution.
Project Architect
YAMEEN ASSOCIATES
KADUNA, KADUNA
2014.01 - 2019.06
- Crafted detailed drawings that met customer requirements for structures using reinforced steel, concrete, masonry and wood materials.
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified design sets planned for each stage of work including as-built designs and final building information models (BIM).
- Supervised preparation of technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians and drafters.
- Coordinated with clients, consultants and contractors during construction bidding.
- Met with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals.
- Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members and review project schedules.
- Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements.
- Mentors less experienced architects and interns and trained new architectural team members.
- Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets.
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
- Liaised with contractors for smooth execution of plans.
LECTURER-II
NUHU BAMALLI POLYTECHNIC
ZARIA, KADUNA
2012.01 - 2014.06
- PROJECT SUPERVISOR; For National Diploma (ND) students.
- COURSE COORDINATOR; To ND students.
- Instructed students using lectures, discussions and demonstrations in (Graphics, Delineation, Site planning, Design and History of Architecture).
- Developed and proctored exams to properly gauge information retention and student performance.
- Utilized innovative methods of instruction, including video, interactive class activities and discussions to present course material.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
- Planned lectures based on targeted learning outcomes as assigned by organizational leadership.
- Conducted research, contributed to the knowledge base in the field.
- Provided feedback on student work, improved academic performance.
Senior Project Architect
Al-Bait Associates
ZARIA, KADUNA
2004.08 - 2014.06
- Participated in development meetings for high-value customers and business operations updates.
- Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
- Developed proposals for clients outlining project scope and timeline.
- Performed on-site field surveys and wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Developed and tested models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
DRAFTSMAN/TECHNICIAN
NUHU BAMALLI POLYTECHNIC
ZARIA, KADUNA
2004.05 - 2011.12
- STUDIO MANAGER; Organized how design studios were used and managed.
- CAD LAB MANAGER; Organized how CAD Labs were used and managed.
- DRAFTING INSTRUCTOR; tutor and guide students on drafting/delineating techniques.
- CLERICAL ASSISTANT; Aid with typing of exams questions and other departmental correspondences.
- EXAMS MAKING SCHEMES DRAFTER; Assist in preparing exams making schemes.
- ASSISTANT DEPARTMENTAL EXAMS OFFICER; Assist in the organization of exams, handling of scripts and marked sheets/results.
- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
- Coordinated with architects and engineers, resulting in efficient workflow processes within the team.
Education
CERTIFICATE - Construction Management
AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
KADUNA2020
Master of Science - Architecture
ABU ZARIA
ZARIA, KADUNA STATE2012
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
KANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WUDIL
WUDIL, KANO STATE2008
High School Diploma - Architectural Technology
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC KAURA-NAMODA
ZAMFARA STATE 2002.01 - 2003.12
Doctor of Philosophy - Architecture
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria 2024.03 -
Skills
- Material application knowledge
- Sustainable design principles
- Construction material familiarity
- Tender documentation preparation
- Historic preservation
- Sustainable design knowledge
- Leadership aptitude
- Problem identification and resolution
- AutoCAD
- Strong verbal and written communicator
- [ARCON] Registered Architect [F/4836]
- Understanding of construction process
- Site planning and design expert
Site investigation reports
Integrated design
Design development
Microsoft Office
Languages
English and Hausa
Accomplishments
JUNIOR STAFF OF THE YEAR (DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE NBP Zaria) - 2006
PIONEER FIRST CLASS STUDENT (DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE & FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE KUST Wudil)
BEST DEPARTMENTAL & FACULTY GRADUATING STUDENT -(KUST Wudil) - 2008
BEST GRADUATING STUDENT IWOC (AFIT Kaduna) - 2019
Certification
ARCON Registered Architect (F/4836)
Personal Information
Title: ARCHITECT
Skills
3,4,4,4,3
Certifications
2018-04
Languages
English and Hausa
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Languages
English
Fluent
Hausa
Native
Arabic
Beginner
Publications
A Systemic Literature Review of HBIM for Sustainable Design and Community Development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Being a Paper Presented at ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN CONFERENCE (EDCON 2026) ABU Zaria.
Timeline
Doctor of Philosophy - Architecture
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
2024.03 -
College Architect/Squadron Leader
Armed Forces Command and Staff College.
2023.07 - 2025.11
ARCHITECT/SQUADRON LEADER
NIGERIAN AIR FORCE
2014.12 - Current
Project Architect
YAMEEN ASSOCIATES
2014.01 - 2019.06
LECTURER-II
NUHU BAMALLI POLYTECHNIC
2012.01 - 2014.06
Senior Project Architect
Al-Bait Associates
2004.08 - 2014.06
DRAFTSMAN/TECHNICIAN
NUHU BAMALLI POLYTECHNIC
2004.05 - 2011.12
High School Diploma - Architectural Technology
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC KAURA-NAMODA
2002.01 - 2003.12
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
KANO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WUDIL
Master of Science - Architecture
ABU ZARIA
CERTIFICATE - Construction Management
AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY