Broadleaf Urban Properties Ltd, a leading real estate and construction company with a strong presence across Zambia, is seeking a qualified and experienced Architect to join their team in Lusaka. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to contribute to diverse residential and commercial projects, ranging from affordable plots to luxury estates, at one of Zambia’s most dynamic property developers.

Broadleaf Urban Properties Limited operates seven branches nationwide, specialising in high-quality real estate developments in prime locations throughout Zambia. The company is committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth in the property sector.

Key Responsibilities for Architect Jobs in Lusaka

• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure all construction work aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, cost plans, and budgets for each construction phase, monitoring them against approved development appraisals.
• Measure quantities and develop bills of quantities, tender documents, and contract documentation accurately.
• Manage tender processes, evaluate bids, prepare comprehensive tender reports, and provide informed recommendations.
• Maintain thorough project records including drawing registers, cost reports, variation logs, and approvals.
• Generate regular construction and cost reports to track project progress and financial status.
• Support site handover procedures, snagging, defects management, and ensure practical completion standards are met.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, site assessments, and development appraisals for new project opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, complemented by recognised qualifications or demonstrated competence in Quantity Surveying.
• Registration with the Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA) and possession of a valid practising certificate.
• Minimum of five years’ professional experience in architecture, construction, and cost management within real estate or construction projects.
• Proven expertise in preparing cost plans, bills of quantities, tender documentation, and administering construction contracts.

Core Competencies

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit or equivalent BIM software, and SketchUp or other 3D visualisation tools.
• Advanced skills in cost-estimating and measurement software, alongside strong Excel capabilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building construction methods, materials, building codes, and regulatory approval processes.
• Sound understanding of contract law, procurement procedures, and construction cost management principles.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to balance innovative design with commercial and practical considerations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Effective multitasking with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated teamwork, accountability, and commitment to ethical professional standards.

• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure all construction work aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, cost plans, and budgets for each construction phase, monitoring them against approved development appraisals.
• Measure quantities and develop bills of quantities, tender documents, and contract documentation accurately.
• Manage tender processes, evaluate bids, prepare comprehensive tender reports, and provide informed recommendations.
• Maintain thorough project records including drawing registers, cost reports, variation logs, and approvals.
• Generate regular construction and cost reports to track project progress and financial status.
• Support site handover procedures, snagging, defects management, and ensure practical completion standards are met.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, site assessments, and development appraisals for new project opportunities.

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• BIM software
• SketchUp
• 3D visualisation tools
• Cost-estimating software
• Measurement software
• Excel
• Building construction methods
• Building materials
• Building codes
• Regulatory approval processes
• Contract law
• Procurement procedures
• Construction cost management principles
• Analytical skills
• Numerical skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Innovative design
• Commercial considerations
• Practical considerations
• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Multitasking
• Project management
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Ethical professional standards

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
• Recognised qualifications or demonstrated competence in Quantity Surveying
• Registration with the Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA)
• Valid practising certificate
• Minimum of five years’ professional experience in architecture, construction, and cost management within real estate or construction projects
• Proven expertise in preparing cost plans, bills of quantities, tender documentation, and administering construction contracts