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Mckinnon, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I am a design manager responsible for the implementation and design coordination of large scale mixed use and multi-residential buildings. I ensure that the proposed architectural, engineering and services solution proposed align with client expectations, buildability and cost parameters (with the help of talented team members). I have also been involved with various pre-commencement activities. I manage large consultant teams and liaise directly with clients and authorities.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I was a project architect responsible for the design and implementation of various industrial and residential projects. I also picked up experience in project management and contract administration through working as the 2IC to the project superintendent on a $20 million industrial development project.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Upgrade from Senior Project LeaderFrom 2019 to 2021 I was responsible for the Melbourne office of Team 2 Architects. Activities included office management, conceptual design, design implementation, business development, staff administration, staff training and mentoring. I was involved in all aspects of architectural design from inception to completion. Through Team 2 I have built up extensive experience in D&C project delivery, principal consultant duties, design lead duties and traditional project delivery systems. Through running the office I have learnt the invaluable skills of delegation, keeping good staff on board, the importance of office culture and team work. I have also had the opportunity to negotiate with clients on price, write proposals, estimate fees, write reports and provide feasibility studies.

Melbourne, Australia

Senior Project LeaderTEAM2 ArchitectsPrivate company; 35-45 employees; Healthcare, aged care, residential, hospitality and education 2019 - currentI am responsible for executing and managing the daily operations at our Melbourne branch including architectural duties from project inception to completion, consultant coordination, team management and project reporting.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Project architect Bartsch architects / HDGPrivate company; 50 - 100 employees; Healthcare architects 2015 -2018I am responsible for executing and managing the architectural works from inception to completion which includes design, preparation of construction documents and construction for various health, commercial and institutional type projects. I work closely with our clients and act as principal consultant for this company. I currently lead a team of 7 drafts people and a junior architect.I joined Bartsch architects / HDG in a period when they needed more project architects to handle their healthcare projects.Successes include winning various projects for the firm through conceptual design work. These included the Limpopo Academic Hospital (proposed 300 bed hospital), Atteridgeville library (1200m²) and the ASHA training center. I have also been involved with the design of prototype clinics for the South African government of which the first has just been completed.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Junior Lecturer / part time lecturerTshwane University of Technology department of architectureUniversityI worked at TUT as a part time lecturer while working concurrently at various architectural practices.At TUT I was responsible for the following classes:Design 2Contract documentation 2Computer applications 1

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Candidate architect under SACAPSW Associates bureau for environmental structurePrivate company; 2 employees; residential, educational and hospitalityAt SW Associates I was responsible for the day to day running of the office, securing work and completing projects from inception to completion.I joined SW Associates as the position allowed a flexible working environment and would allow to me to lecture part time at TUT.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Candidate architect under SACAPCharles Jackson architectsPrivate company: 4 employees; High end residential architectureAt Charles Jackson architects I was an architect in training. My responsibilities included managing the architectural works from inception to completion, creating feasibility studies and managing cash flow of projects. I was involved in client meetings and would act as principal agent for this company on certain projects that I was involved in. I joined Charles Jackson in 2013 while being a junior lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology to gain practical experience in the industry and begin my registration process with SACAP (The South African Council for the Architectural Profession). While at Charles Jackson I was integral in winning various clients through design proposals and strategies.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Draughtsman / InternshipArcia architectsPrivate company; 4 employees; Residential and commercial architects 2007My short stint at Arcia architects formed part of my tertiary education in architecture. We were required to work at an architecture firm for six months to get a feel for the industry. My responsibilities included drafting, minor design work, creating client presentations and assisting with site inspections.