Werner Luus

CAD and architectural drafting professional with 14+ years of experience supporting architectural, commercial, retail, and construction projects. Skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, construction documentation, space planning, site surveys, and as-built drawings. Experienced in coordinating drawing-office work, reviewing drawings, and working with contractors and project stakeholders during site inspections and meetings. Focused on accurate documentation, drawing quality, and meeting project deadlines.

CAD Operator / CAD Specialist at CBRE Excellerate (2021-08 – Present)

• Maintain tenant occupancy data, SAPOA plans, fire evacuation plans, and drawing databases for Sanlam and Vukile property portfolios.
• Prepare technical drawings for Shoprite/Checkers projects, including refrigeration, insulation, and store revamps.
• Conduct site inspections for new Checkers refrigeration projects to verify contractor work and check completion against project requirements.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with contractors and other project stakeholders to coordinate work, communicate issues, and support on-time completion.
• Create and update master SAPOA floor plans, fire evacuation plans, site surveys, and as-built drawings.

CAD Specialist at Edcon (2018-08 – 2020-08)

• Coordinated drawing-office tasks, reviewed junior staff work, and produced new-store layouts, revamp plans, and construction drawings.
• Managed Jet council-submission documentation, followed up on submissions, liaised with architects, and coordinated approvals.
• Prepared and issued bills of quantities (BOQs) to project managers.

Draughtsman at Kwikspace (2011-03 – 2018-08)

• Produced construction drawings, Revit-based bills of quantities, structural steel details, and site layouts.
• Coordinated drawing schedules and collaborated with consulting engineers to support project delivery.
• Developed and maintained the BIM library, drawing standards, sections, and construction details; mentored junior staff.

Freelance CAD Operator (2010 – 2011)

Earlier Experience

Junior Freelance CAD Operator (2009 – 2009)

Earlier Experience

Junior Project Planner at B&W Instruments & Electrical (2008 – 2009)

Earlier Experience

Driver / Administrative Clerk at Kanivest (2008 – 2008)

Earlier Experience

Conference Porter at Ettington Park Hotel (2006 – 2007)

Earlier Experience

Diploma in Architectural Technology in Architectural Technology – AIE (2019)

Matric / Grade 12 – Impak College (2005)