Teddy Atulah

Architectural designer, technical design lead and construction project manager with over three years of post-graduation experience, including two and a half years in a lead capacity at Iris Architects, Nairobi.

Work across the full project lifecycle: from early concept and design development through detailed BIM production, construction documentation, consultant coordination and site supervision to project completion. Lead architectural projects from concept through to construction-ready documentation, with strong capability in Revit BIM, AutoCAD and 3D visualisation. Handle scheduling, procurement support, budget tracking, stakeholder coordination and site compliance.

Understand buildings well enough to manage their construction, and understand construction well enough to produce drawings that actually get built. Proficient in MS Office for project tracking and reporting, and currently advancing skills in Zoho for construction management workflows.

Architectural Designer | Technical Design Lead - Iris Architects - Nairobi

(2024-01)

• Lead full architectural design process from concept and schematic design through detailed design and construction-ready BIM documentation in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Manage project schedules across multiple concurrent projects, coordinating design milestones, consultant submission deadlines and construction delivery timelines.
• Coordinate structural and MEP consultants at every design stage, resolving technical conflicts before they reach the construction phase.
• Supervise construction sites against approved drawings and specifications, issue site instructions and manage contractor RFIs through the construction phase.
• Lead procurement support including preparation of tender documentation, consultant briefs and RFP submissions for private and public sector clients.
• Track project budgets and prepare progress reports for client presentations at each project gateway stage.
• Manage client communication from brief taking through design development, revision management and construction handover.
• Produce high quality 3D visualisations in Lumion and D5 Render for client presentations, planning submissions and design approvals.
• Involved in medical planning and medical space design

Graduate Intern - K&M Archplans - Nairobi

(2023-08 - 2024-01)

Active contribution across design, documentation, site coordination and business development.

• Led interior design development and produced the full working drawing set for the Lavington United Church project, managing a brief that evolved significantly through the process.
• Supported site supervision and technical coordination on live construction projects alongside senior architects.
• Contributed to a formal RFP submission for Kajiado County Government, gaining exposure to public sector procurement procedures.
• Developed working knowledge of professional office procedures including procurement, filing protocols and client management practices.

Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture - Eastern Mediterranean University (2020 - 2023)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Kanga High School (2013 - 2016)