Rania Najia

** ******** ****, ***** *********, MA

978-***-**** ad33nc@r.postjobfree.com

Architectural Designer – Auto Cad drafter

CAREER OBJECTIVE: Highly experienced and detail-oriented Architectural Designer and AutoCAD Drafter with over two decades of expertise in the field. Seeking a dynamic role to apply my extensive knowledge in CAD drafting, design optimization, and collaborative project management in challenging architectural projects. MY PHILOSOPHY: I am committed to excellence in architectural design, believing that meticulous attention to detail differentiates superior work. My approach encompasses both technical precision and effective collaboration, ensuring outstanding results in all design and drafting endeavors. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Architectural Design- Form work drafter

BIG-BEG 2008 – Current

BIG-BEG is an engineering office that specializes in building design, architectural studies and structural studies. In 2007, the office started working remote with the French institutions ECOBA - ADS. It subcontracts the drawings of the formwork and reinforcement, as well as the structural designs. ECOBA – ADS, Bureau d’études Structure, Noisy-le-Grand, France ECOBA is an industry leading French Structural Design firm specializing in residential and commercial developments and utilizing both classical French and modern design languages.

• Actively engaged in a collaborative, team-based design process, contributing to the integration of design modifications and the enhancement of drawing accuracy and efficiency.

• Developed comprehensive concrete formwork plans for various infrastructures, including building foundations and basement levels, as well as superstructures. This involved preliminary concept development and the execution of final design plans for reinforced concrete structures using AutoCAD 2022, encompassing elements such as retaining walls, parking ramps, railings, ladders, and detailed wall-sections for plumbing and electrical systems.

• Expertly crafted Architectural Millwork plans for a range of interior designs, including residential bedrooms, kitchens, and commercial office spaces, ensuring alignment with client specifications and aesthetic preferences.

• Utilized advanced AutoCAD functionalities, including Dynamic Blocks, Annotations, Viewports/Layouts, and Xrefs, to effectively transform initial sketches, redline drawings, and technical specifications into formalized, detailed architectural plans.

• Prepared and executed layout drawings for a diverse portfolio of projects, spanning from residential to commercial sectors, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in design.

• Adhered to local and internationally recognized architectural standards and procedures in the preparation of all drawings, ensuring compliance with industry norms and client requirements.

• Coordinated closely with project managers to manage and deliver time-sensitive projects, ensuring adherence to deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality.

• Contributed to a variety of projects, ranging in scale from 2,000 to 40,000 square meters, showcasing a capacity to handle projects of varying complexity and size.

• Conducted thorough reviews and interpretations of blueprints, sketches, and specifications, producing precise and accurate drawings that meet project objectives.

• Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving capabilities and a consistent ability to meet project deadlines under challenging circumstances.

Latest projects executed this year:

1- OTHIS : 16055 m2 (three residential buildings)

2- Bagneux Legendre : 22824 m2 (residential building – 10 floors) 3- Montlherry ITB : 26000 m2 (seven residential buildings) Company web site: https://www.ecoba-ads.com/ - https://www.big-beg.com/ Architectural Design Engineer Sidon, Lebanon 2005 - 2008 DATCO (DANDACHLI Trading Co.)

• Provided wide-ranging architectural design support utilizing CAD.

• Provided comprehensive architectural design support, overseeing projects from conceptualization to completion.

• Specialized in the creation of detailed architectural plans for permitting, including site plans, elevations, and building sections.

Skills and Education

Skills

• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD

• Familiar with Revit

• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite

• Commercial and Residential Building Design

• Self-motivated, able to work independently, thorough, and detail oriented. EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Lebanese University, School of Fine Arts and Architecture, 1996

• Master of Science in Architectural Engineering Lebanese University, School of Fine Arts and Architecture, 1998

LANGUAGES

• English: Good

• French : General Understanding

• Arabic : Native

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