Douglas Silva
Harrow,Middlesex
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Architectural technologist with 14 years of exposure to various construction fields. Proven track record of successfully managing projects from conception to fruition. Effectively coordinated trade build partnerships and worked collaboratively with architects, engineers and surveyors. Built construction development plans and solved structural challenges—thorough knowledge of building codes and regulations and contract negotiation. Expertise in team build and quality control management is integral to every job I take on.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Business Partner/ Carpentry
Sashed Ltd
London
- Current
- Worked effectively with B2B and B2C to establish project scope and requirements, drafting and amending blueprints to reflect specifications
- Installed multi-windows/doors system and performed general maintenance
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions;
- Completed installation projects in a timely manner;
- Calculated accurate material and inventory estimates;
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within ten-person carpentry team.
Manager
Alfa Builders Ltd
London
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Liaise with clients face to face and over the phone; responsible for managing quotes and requests
- Manage the distribution of work among the employees to provide an effective service across each building/project
- Provided training to all the employees including new entrants;
- Adhered to all policies, rules and regulations as regards to safety requirements, providing quality-controlled services to satisfy the building standards;
- Processed inventories ordering of new tools and building supplies as required;
- Ensured staff adhere to all safety guidelines and use appropriate protective equipment when required responsible for overall care and safety of team;
- Developed effective working relationships with all, maintaining a cooperative working environment; attending to any problems amicably;
- Monitored and delivered service to the entire satisfaction of clients and my management team;
- Interacted daily with in-house architectural designer, in-house estimator, site managers and foreman's, tradesman and subcontractors on site.
Site Supervisor / Manager
Gaskell Contracting Services Ltd
London
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Managed individuals in various roles appropriate for the project;
- Negotiated with the architect, surveyors and buyers;
- Assured that all contractors fully complete the project to a high-quality standard;
- Monitored the process, costs and quality in a highly critical way;
- Enforced that correct processes were in place to make sure there are no accidents;
- Organised various contractors and suppliers, and coordinated the subcontractor's activities.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Architectural Design and Technology
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Member of CIAT Archicterual Technology
- Awarded Student 2022
- First Class Honours
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2003
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- SketchUp
- Lumion, Twinmotion
- 3D modelling and rendering
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Construction detailing
- Technical detailing
- RIBA plan of work
- Building codes
- UK Building and Planning regulations
- UK building regulations
- Project cost estimates
- Architectural feasibility studies
- Tender documentation
- Materials research
- Project Management
- Codes Compliance
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
Languages
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Advanced
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
University of West London - BSc (Hons), Architectural Design and Technology
09.2020 - 07.2023
Manager - Alfa Builders Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2018
Site Supervisor / Manager - Gaskell Contracting Services Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2011
Business Partner/ Carpentry - Sashed Ltd
- Current
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