
Abel Chukwuma
Architect / Interior Designer / Project Manager
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About
Architect and interior designer with hands-on project management experience, supported by a Master's degree in Facility Management. Skilled in integrating architectural design, interior aesthetics, and technical detailing with effective project planning, site coordination, and quality control. A results-driven team player with strong analytical, research, and interpersonal skills, committed to delivering efficient, sustainable, and value-driven projects in challenging and growth-oriented environments.
Experience
Architect intern for Industrial training - Architecture Consult - GRA, Enugu state
(2018-06 - 2019-06)
- Studying local architecture regulations and codes to assist in designing.
- Perform research on structures and materials.
- Organized and maintained blueprint files.
- Created, printed, and modified drawings on AutoCAD and Revit.
Technical drawing teacher (National Youth Service Corp) - Union Baptist grammar school - Ilorin, Kwara state
(2020-09 - 2021-02)
My responsibilities include tutoring the students in the introduction of technical drawing, construction and mathematics
Junior Architect / intern - Living Ventures Global Services limited - Port Harcourt
(2020-06 - 2021-09)
- My responsibilities include the designing of architectural plans with AutoCAD, and 3d presentation drawings done with Revit and Vray.
- It also includes site work supervision
Architect - ROYAL LEKKS BALMS LIMITED
(2021-09 - 2022-02)
- Site work supervision for the standard building process to be followed.
- My responsibilities also include the designing of architectural plans with AutoCAD, and 3d presentation drawing done with Revit and Vray.
Project and Design Architect - Wood and Nails - Ikate, Lekki
(2022-02 - 2022-06)
- Designing interior spaces and supervising.
- My responsibilities also include the designing of architectural plans with AutoCAD, and 3d presentation drawing done with Revit and Vray.
- Creating of mood boards for interior design ideas
- liaison with clients
Senior Interior Designer - Niffy Design Studio
(2022-06 - 2025-06)
- Leading design projects from concept to completion.
- Managing client interactions and presenting design concepts.
- Overseeing project timelines, budgets, and coordination with teams.
- Mentoring junior designers and ensuring quality control.
- Selecting materials and staying current with design trends.
- Using of bim software like Autocad and revit in design of spaces
Project Manager Team Lead - AG Design Nigeria - Lekki
(2025-04)
- Lead all phases of multiple commercial projects—from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and close-out—ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Source and procure project materials by identifying and vetting suppliers, negotiating quotations, and managing purchase orders to secure high-quality inputs at competitive rates.
- Prepare and present comprehensive project quotes and change-order proposals—detailing material costs, labor rates, and contingency allowances—to stakeholders for review and approval.
- Coordinate clients, contractors, architects, engineers and vendors to align scope, schedules and resources.
- Enforce QA and safety protocols per Nigerian standards; deliver concise progress reports and presentations.
- Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and optimizing workflows.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Architecture - Enugu State University Of Science and Technology (2014-06 - 2019-06)
Secondary School Certificate - Emdee College (2008-06 - 2013-06)
Masters - Facility Management - University of Lagos (2023-06 - 2025-06)