Senior Architectural Technologist
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
DURAN MARCELLO ABRAHAMS
Job Title
Candidate Senior Architectural Technologist
Nationality
South African Citizen
Date of Birth
1984.04.07
Driver’s Licence
Code B
Contact details
022-***-**** (H)
072-***-**** (C)
*****.********@*****.***
KEY EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
Qualifications
Graduate Senior Architectural Technologist, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• Bachelor Degree in Architecture
• National Diploma in Architecture
Membership
• South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) Years of Experience
17 Years
Digital Platforms
• Autodesk REVIT
• AutoCad
• Microsoft Office
• Sketch up
• Dynamo
Relevance
Assist with team management within a project and to plan, design, coordinate, document and supervise construction of buildings in the built environment, in-line with the clients brief and in compliance with the National Building Regulations. Hardworking and work well under pressure. Be consistent and deliver the highest quality work. Strive to be successful, eager to learn and undergo any training if necessary.
Core Accountabilities
• Architectural Technical Design
• Design Coordination
• Interface with Statutory Authorities
• Draughting
• Mentoring and Supervision of Junior staff
Role Definition
• My role requires that, I work in an architectural design and delivery team, working to timescales and cost constraints
• Producing the deliverables / products to agreed specifications
• Responsible Lead on defined segments of a projects with limited guidance and supervision of a Senior Architect or nominated supervisor
• Role also include responsibility for Statutory Authorities Approvals Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist with the development of the approved concept to finalize the design, specifications and documentation programme for the project
• Undertake the preparation of Tender and construction documentation
• Personally verify the corrections and absolute accuracy of own and others work prior to review by the Senior Architect
• Organize own and others work to achieve set deadlines
• Lead pro-active coordination with internal and external design disciplines to achieve a high quality, consistent set of presentation or design documents
• Take responsibility of the Statutory Authorities Approval process
• Attend client and consultation meetings
• Confidently present work to clients and colleagues
• Provide technical support to site supervision teams and resolve design related issues
• Keep abreast of the latest software / techniques to increase productivity while sharing knowledge with colleagues
Qualities and Skills
• Proficient in Autodesk REVIT
• Developed project design experience
• Developed architectural design skills and understanding of the design process
• Flexibility of attitude towards company objectives
• Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design intent
• Cordial relationships between clients and staff
• Take responsibility for own performance and consistently deliver on agreed commitments and exhibits the capability to accept consequences of personal mistakes
• Show the skills to detect and identify obstacles that are of conflict of interest, report and escalate it to the concerned parties and employs basic problem solving skills to adjust course of action to align with ethical standards
• Ability and will to update knowledge
• Ability and will to mentor and provide support to junior staff members PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
2019 – 2020 dhk Architects (South Africa)
• Long Kloof Precinct – Cape Town
Proposed Basement Parking, Retail and 150 Bed Hotel Duties and Responsibilities
Preparing Tender drawings for the Quantity Surveyor for costing and production of Construction drawings to the Contractor.
2013 – 2019 SSH Design (Kuwait / South Africa)
• NBK Children’s Hospital – Kuwait
• Al Sabah Centre for Stem Cell – Kuwait
• Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre – Kuwait
• Al Salam Palace – Kuwait
• Specialist Clinic for Dentistry, Dermatology and Diabetes – Qatar
• Kuwait New Petroleum Company - Kuwait
• New Maternity Hospital – Kuwait
Duties and Responsibilities
Revit BIM modelling. Take ownership on varies production packages including producing schedules. Attend coordination meetings with varies consultants. 2006 – 2012 Nightingale Associates and Architects (South Africa)
• Peterborough Hospital – Peterborough UK
• New Southern Glasgow Hospital – Glasgow Scotland UK Duties and Responsibilities
Production of information packages, attend team / coordination meetings and coordination of own drawings with other production information packages. 2002 – 2005 Joshua & Joshua Architects (South Africa)
• Peter Square – Observatory Cape Town
• Admiralty House – Simons Town
• Airport Shopping mall – Belhar and Stellenbosch Arterial
• BP Petrol Station – Khayelitsha
• Keerboom Gardens Centre - Atlone
• Vryburger Centre – Bothasig
• Student building – Saltriver
• Allenby Flats – Retreat
• Fazarina Mansions - Athlone
Duties and Responsibilities
Take measurements of existing buildings for renovations and alterations. Production of Council submission drawings, schedules and specifications. REFERENCES
Lennie Joubert
Architect
SSH Design
Carolyn Helfenstein
Architect
SSH Design
Pierre Swanepoel
Partner
dhk Architects
Albert-John Schueble
Architect
dhk Architects
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