Quinton Smart

Experienced architectural technology and building-control professional with a background spanning architectural draughting, municipal building-plan approvals, building inspections, tender documentation, project coordination and construction administration.

Extensive

AutoCAD knowledge, complemented by Revit training and teaching experience. Experienced in liaising with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, local government departments and other project stakeholders. Additional experience includes drawing-office management, health and safety advice, technical documentation, software implementation and administrative process improvements.

Seeking opportunities in remote or hybrid architectural draughting, CAD/BIM support, technical documentation, construction administration, building-plan coordination and health-and-safety administration.

Senior Architectural Draughtsman at Freelance (2020 – 2020)

• Undertook freelance senior architectural draughting work.
• Applied architectural technology and technical drawing skills to draughting assignments.

Architectural / Development Support at Bergstreme Developments (2018 – 2020)

• Liaised with local government authorities regarding building-plan submissions and approvals.
• Provided health and safety advice.
• Liaised with clients and contractors to coordinate project requirements and communication.

Lecturer at CAD4ALL Career and Design College (2017 – 2018)

• Delivered training in Autodesk Revit, construction contracting and architectural technology.
• Lectured on the National Building Regulations, including their purpose and application in the building industry.
• Explained the distinction between legislation (law) and regulations, and how each applies to building compliance and construction practice.

Architectural Draughtsman at T&B; Log Homes (2013 – 2015)

• Undertook architectural draughting responsibilities.
• Was responsible for signing plans, as the only person registered with SACAP at the company at the time.

Head of Building Control at Swellendam Municipality (2008 – 2012)

• Oversaw building-plan approval processes and building inspections across Swellendam and surrounding areas.
• Managed municipal building-control matters and responded to public complaints.
• Liaised with environmental departments and the municipal aesthetics committee.
• Addressed municipal health and safety responsibilities and supported software and filing-system improvements.

Senior Technologist at Van Wyk Architects (2005 – 2008)

• Managed the drawing office and prepared tender documentation.
• Liaised between clients and architects and coordinated communication between the drawing office and engineers.
• Managed major building-site projects.
• Held responsibility for the acquisition and implementation of new computer software.

Senior Architectural Technologist at Tom Metzlar Architects (2000 – 2004)

• Prepared municipal working drawings and tender documentation.
• Coordinated submissions of drawings to local authorities.
• Managed projects, performed general office duties and was responsible for acquiring new computer software.

Architectural Technologist at Arcplan Architects (1996 – 1999)

• Prepared municipal working drawings and assisted with submissions to local authorities.
• Conducted site visits and performed general office duties.

Diploma in Architectural Technologist – PE Technikon

First-Year Draughting Course in Basic Drawing Work – Boston Academy of Draughting

Senior Certificate – Great Brak River Senior Secondary School (1991)

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety – Action Training Academy

British Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Diploma in Theology – Faith Bible College