Phila Buthelezi

NOTE: On-going work relationship based on availability which may include confidential work with other architectural firms and private clients)

Performed the following (ranging from commercial, spiritual/religious & high-end residential projects).

• Architectural Design
• Architectural draughting (Design sketches, submission drawings & Working drawings)
• Improved 3D Modeling & rendering
• Established CAD/BIM systems
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently

Projects : Building Infrastructure related & Plant Development

Performed Duties -Project management, Design, Brief & concept development, Project facilitation from inception to completion (Concept feasibility and cost implications)

• Established CAD systems -CAD development & BIM implementation, Site Master
• Planning for Offices of the future (OOF) which entails strategic planning to ensure that VWSA’s architectural solutions are always complementing the VWSA’s primary business objective (Architectural approach for optimum usage of existing space to receive the New “office of the future” planned concept.

Leaving : Resignation

Projects : Upmarket Residential, Commercial & Educational

Duties :

• Office management,
• Brief & concept development,
• Council submissions,
• Working drawings,
• Project lead designer.

Reason for leaving : Further my studies and career development

Projects : Diverse Projects in scale & complexity

Duties :

• Establish & manage Gauteng office
• Increased clientele & product awareness
• Formulation of training modules
• Technical software assistance

Reason for leaving : Career development

Projects : Upmarket Residential, Commercial, Educational & Health

Duties :

• Office management,
• Archive systems operator,
• Client liaison (private clients & Government stake holders,
• Brief & concept development,
• Council submissions,
• working drawings,
• Project lead designer,
• Urban design,
• Contractual management (JBCC), Project Management (formation of
• Bill of quantities, tendering and liaising with
• INTERNAL implementation agents), Chairing meetings and compiling minutes and monthly reports, Strategic planning; remedial plan for government schools.

Reason for leaving : Career development

Projects: Upmarket residential, Industrial & Commercial

Duties :

• Client liaison,
• Concept development,
• Preparing As-built drawings,
• Site supervision,
• Preparation of Council submission & working drawings,
• 3D modeling,

Reason for leaving : Pursue tertiary studies

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