Farai Nyamukapa
Architecture and Construction
Oxford,Oxfordshire
Summary
Experienced Architectural Designer with demonstrated history of working in the architecture and planning industry. Skilled in AutoCAD and ArchiCAD, sketch and detailed drawings and well versed with design and construction processes from design to execution to project closure. Strong program and project management professional with a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management. Safety conscious, hard worker and hands-on team player passionate about project success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Architectural Designer / Project Manager
Colney Projects Inc. (Pbc)
Harare, Zimbabwe
06.2016 - Current
- Designed residential houses, cluster/town houses, farm houses and other related buildings.
- Helped clients apply for development permits, special consent and other various documents required for housing development as per city council or local authority requirements.
- Liaised with structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, quantity surveyors, interior designers, environmental management agency and other construction industry professionals and stakeholders from project inception to closure.
- Involved in hiring and recommendation of a project team on behalf of clients.
- Involved in procurement of all required construction materials from initial stage to finishes and furniture.
- Documented contract and project documents and present budget and progress reports to clients.
- Generated projects schedule of works with the involvement of engineers, main contractor and sub-contractors.
- Supervised, inspected and monitored construction works, involving local authority inspectors as required by the law.
Architectural and Project Management Consultant
Kisasa Construction (pvt) Ltd.
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Helped define project scope, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
- Led and motivated talented project teams, achieving targets within stipulated deadlines.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, leveraging previous experiences in boosting project progress.
- Built relationships with stakeholders through outstanding client management skills.
- Negotiated with suppliers on materials costs, quality and deliveries.
- Introduced project management tools and skills to deliver best quality products, with budget and on set timelines.
Architectural Designer, Clerk of Works
Colney Projects Inc. (Pbc)
Harare, Zimbabwe
07.2016 - 12.2019
- Liaised with regulatory bodies and planning authorities to secure permissions and guarantee compliance.
- Produce sketch, presentation, local authority and construction drawings with CAD.
- Offered renderings to help clients and all stakeholders visualise outcome of designs.
- Liaised with other construction stakeholders to help meet targets and set deliverables to meet deadlines.
- Applied project management tools and skills based on PMBOK methodology.
- Made sure all site documentation is in order and information is available on request.
- Interacted with engineers, quantity surveyors, project managers, main and sub-contractors to exchange ideas and execute design and site works.
- Took notes on all woks and report to superiors on weekly and monthly basis.
- Negotiated with suppliers on cost, quality and deliveries of materials to site.
Architectural Technician
Manyara Design Architects
Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Researched artistic elements to complement designs.
- Illustrated initial design ideas using freehand drawing skills.
- Used AutoCAD, Sketch-Up and ArchiCAD to produce sketch drawings, presentation drawings, as-built and detailed drawings.
- Revised and remodelled designs to comply with requests of clients.
- Produced working drawings according to Model Building By-laws for local authority approvals.
- Liaised with local authority and various city council departments for plan approvals
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
Project Management Institute of Zimbabwe (PMZ)
Harare, Zimbabwe 2016 - 2017
Higher National Diploma - Architectural Technology
Harare Polytechnic College
Harare, Zimbabwe 2012 - 2014
National Diploma - Architectural Technology
Harare Polytechnic College
Harare, Zimbabwe 2009 - 2011
National Certificate - Architectural Technology
Harare Polytechnic College
Harare, Zimbabwe 2008 - 2009
Ordinary Level Certificate -
Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)
Harare, ZimbabweSkills
- Architectural Design and Detailing
- AutoCAD (2D), ArchiCAD (3D), MS Office
- Critical thinking and teamwork
- Cross-functional team leadership
- On-site hands-on and attention to detail
Languages
English
Advanced
Shona
Native
Timeline
Architectural and Project Management Consultant
Kisasa Construction (pvt) Ltd.
01.2021 - 05.2022
Architectural Designer, Clerk of Works
Colney Projects Inc. (Pbc)
07.2016 - 12.2019
Architectural Designer / Project Manager
Colney Projects Inc. (Pbc)
06.2016 - Current
Architectural Technician
Manyara Design Architects
02.2012 - 05.2016
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
Project Management Institute of Zimbabwe (PMZ)
2016 - 2017
Higher National Diploma - Architectural Technology
Harare Polytechnic College
2012 - 2014
National Diploma - Architectural Technology
Harare Polytechnic College
2009 - 2011
National Certificate - Architectural Technology
Harare Polytechnic College
2008 - 2009
Ordinary Level Certificate -
Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)
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