OGUNBUNMI AKANBI

Detailed-oriented Architect with a diverse portfolio spanning multiple sectors, including Real Estate Development, hospitality, residential, educational, health, and mass housing projects. 15+ years of experience creating outstanding designs, ensuring integrity and compliance to project specifications. Ensure uniqueness in finishes and ambiance. 

Manage complex stakeholders’ relationships with ease. Collaborate with all stakeholders to deliver sustainably-built facilities that exceed client expectations. 

Highly motivated Architect with years of experience in Project Management, Contract Administration, and Approval Processing and Consultancy.  

Dedicated Architect competent at working independently or as part of a team. Adept at integrated environmental approaches to large-scale projects by promoting sustainable designs and environmentally friendly construction practices. 

January 2015 to Current

Architectural Design Technologist: Studio 3 Architect. Lagos, Nigeria.

• 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 specifications.
• Initiation and development of government projects.
• Coordinated reviews of contractor schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples.
• The coordinated project team in the preliminary and final documentation.
• Discussed design specifications and procedures with the project manager, engineering team, and construction manager.
• Provides expert advice and answered clients’ queries and resolved construction and design issues.
• Identified cost-effective ways to work within the agreed budget.
• Visit the building site throughout the project lifespan to monitor progress.

January 2013 to January 2014

Architectural Design Technologist: GROVEWORLD REALTIES LTD. Lagos, Nigeria.

• My role is to plan, design, and prepare architectural working drawings and documentation for approval processing.
• Site supervision, and 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

January 2008 to December 2012

Project Officer: SKYE BANK PLC. Lagos, Nigeria.

• Taking briefs, designing 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 the system such as receipts and purchase orders for projects.
• Manage internal and public inquiries regarding project matters by phone, email, and face-to-face.
• Created weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for stakeholders.
• Conducted risk analysis on project finance aspect, reporting findings and concerns to project managers through presentations.

January 2007 to January 2008

Project Officer: Studio 3 Architect. Lagos, Nigeria.

• 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 specifications.
• Initiation and development of government projects.
• Coordinated reviews of contractor schedules and submission of drawings..
• Conducted risk analysis on project finance aspect, reporting findings and concerns to project managers through presentations.

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Architecture