• Job TypePermanent
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This candidate has over 40 years of experience in architecture and construction. They have worked on various residential projects such as duplex, townhouses, single dwellings, and apartments. In their current role, they started as the sole Senior Designer and grew the team to 8 designers over a period of 5 years.

This candidate enjoys managing groups of people and consultants and being involved in project negotiation and achieving project timelines. They are committed to improving their knowledge and skills through an emphasis on in-service training and continuing education. This candidate has a passion for mentoring and developing junior staff and enjoys passing on their skills and knowledge to others so that the industry remains strong and credible. They are always striving to document and deliver a project where the outcome exceeds the expectations of the client.

This candidate works off ArchiCAD and has their LBP2. They are now looking for new opportunities in Christchurch or Auckland.


EDUCATION:

* NZ Certificate in Draughting (Architecture) from Christchurch Polytechnic. Bachelor of Architecture degree from Auckland School of Architecture.
* Licensed Building Practitioner, Design 2 license BP126795
* Graphisoft ArchiCAD v26 CAD package currently being used in all drawing work.
* ADNZ member since 2019.
* Use of Masterspec, for all construction specifications.
* Certificate in Applied Small Business growth, Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Nelson, New Zealand.


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Design Manager/Architectural Designer
2018 – present
* The role of senior designer came up and I was lucky enough to be able to start this job with one other designer and I grew the business to eight designers in total working through a variety of residential housing types such as standalone, duplex, townhouse, and apartment styles over the past five years.
* The work has involved the preparation of presentation and feasibility studies, negotiating with clients over design and budget, contract creation and implementation.
* Overview and weekly management meetings with all stake holders and staff through the various projects underway. Working with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure adequate information and technical support is available for the consent process. Setting up roles and responsibilities for all members of the team, Standard drawing template between Archicad and Revit users within the team. Managing the expectations of the design team through professional development such as LBP qualifications and mentoring others towards registration.
* Established excellent communication with the council through the introduction to the Qualified Partner Scheme which the company is now a member
* Preparation of work schedules, timelines, checklists for pre and post lodgement processes around Resource and Building Consents.


Design Manager
2016 – 2018
* Moved to Auckland to find a greater challenge to my architectural and management skills.
* Manager of in-house design team along with co-ordination of out-sourced drafting services. Creation of work roles and responsibilities. Standard forms and functions throughout office environment Taking client briefs, sketch and developed designs in conjunction with Sales Team.
* Peer review of working drawings and building consent submissions as an LBP.
* Construction detailing and resolution for the design team.
* Standardization of drawing template for Single and Two Story Submissions to and Councils


Architectural Designer
Self-employed: Architectural Designer, Nelson, New Zealand
2011 - 2016

Senior Designer
Design and Build Company, Nelson Bays Ltd, Nelson
2010 - 2011

Managing Director
Architecture Practice, Christchurch
1995 - 2010