Siphamandla Xulu

• Utilized architectural and technical knowledge to develop creative solutions to design problems.
• Produced drawings, specifications and submittal packages.
• Provided drafting support to civil engineering staff.
• Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
• Worked with licensing, permitting, planning and inspection authorities to evaluate and resolve concerns.
• Performed risk assessments during early design phases to avert later problems.
• Administered contracts with vendors and sub-disciplines.
• Visited, measured and evaluated construction sites.
• Reviewed buildings already in use to determine areas in need of improvement for current and future designs.

• Utilized architectural and technical knowledge to develop creative solutions to design problems.
• Produced drawings, specifications and submittal packages.
• Provided drafting support to civil engineering staff.
• Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
• Performed risk assessments during early design phases to avert later problems.
• Created physical and computer-based models and visual aids as part of concept and design processes.

• Ensured compliance with local zoning laws, building codes, and regulations throughout project development stages.
• Utilized architectural and technical knowledge to develop creative solutions to design problems.
• Created physical and computer-based models and visual aids as part of concept and design processes.
• Fostered strong relationships with colleagues across various disciplines to support collaborative working environments.
• Performed risk assessments during early design phases to avert later problems.
• Visited, measured and evaluated construction sites.
• Produced drawings, specifications and submittal packages.
• Delivered high-quality technical drawings using AutoCAD and Revit software, ensuring accurate representation of architectural designs.
• Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.

• Completed accurate site measurements.
• Filled out building permit applications and submitted by deadline.
• Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified as-built designs and final building information models (BIM).
• Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
• Utilized computer program AutoCAD and prepared 50% of design plans.

I was selected for a leadership position, working on site a learning student then worked there as a junior foreman in the construction of their social housing development.

• Planned project resources by assigning funds, materials and staff throughout lifecycle of projects.
• Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.