SOUMYA DATTA Architect

Ph.no. (R) - 0061-08-94391448 (M) – 0061-0403612358 Address: Leda, WA

Career Achievements

  • I have 7 years of local experience in WA in high end residential and commercial projects and 13 years of overall experience in Architectural industry.
  • Excellent skills with Conceptual designing, sketches and design development
  • Highly accurate Construction documentation skills for pricing, tender & working drawings
  • Well experienced to communicate verbally & written with Clients, Councils, Building teams
  • Have thorough Contract administration skills to carry throughout the project duration
  • Good knowledge of construction methods as per NCC codes, Australian Standards, R-codes
  • Knowledge Smart Test Score 79% for Revit Architecture 2014 fundamentals (metric), dated 01 Nov 2014.

Academic Details

  • Bachelors of Architecture, M.S. University-Gujarat, India, 1996 - 2001 with Overseas Qualification approved by Dept. of Training & Workforce Development, Gov. of WA
  • Revit Architecture training, AEC, Perth, WA, 2011
  • Certificate IV course in Project Management, Perth, WA, 2012
  • Certificate II course in Resource Processing / OH&S, Perth, WA, 2012
  • Certificate III in Micro Business Operations, Perth, WA - 2013
  • Diploma in Builder’s registration, Polytechnic West, WA – 2014 (Ongoing part time)

Affiliations:

  • Registered with Council of Architecture, New Delhi, India
  • Member of Building Designers Association of Western Australia Inc.

Software Expertise:

  • Good skills in Revit Architecture 2014
  • Advance skills in Autodesk AutoCAD 2014, Google Sketchup pro 8, Vectorworks, Adobe suite, MS Office suite& MS Project
  • Basic skills in Archicad 17

Core strengths:

  • Precision and an eye for detail
  • Methodical and punctual
  • Delegation & be part of team
  • To think out of the box

Career Objectives:

  • Architectural registration with Architect’s board, Australia
  • Builder’s Registration with Building Commission, Australia

Professional Experience:

#Aug 2014 –Oct 2014, Sole Trader, Building Designer

  • Leapfrogs Café, Wanneroo for Ecotecture, Perth

Scope – Produced highly accurate Development Application package, did NCC compliance check and coordinated with client for design changes.

Acme – During the initial hand sketch design, I was able to identify Australian standards compliance issues which were quickly resolved while in documentation process.

#April 2014–July 2014, Sole Trader, Building Designer

  • High end residence at Cottesloe for Sharp Van Rhyn Architects, Perth

Scope – Produced Construction documentation for building licence & pricing package.

Acme – Live in place detailing coordinated with building sections was highly regarded.

#Feb 2014 –May 2014, Sole Trader, Building Designer

  • Fremantle Cemetery Café & pavilion for Walter Hunter & Penny Watson Architects, Perth

Scope - Produced high quality documentation for Café & pavilion design as per NCC and Australian standards. Also in charge of coordination with Landscape design team.

Acme – Identified & highlighted construction detail issues which were further discussed & resolved during design refinement process.

#July 2012 –March 2014, Sole Trader, Building Designer

  • Queens Riverside Landscape design, Adelaide terrace, Perth for Composite Landscape & Architecture, Perth

Scope – Produced construction documentation for tender, carried out contract administration throughout project duration & completed as-built documentation.

Acme – Worked out construction details, coordinated with suppliers & material selection.

  • Midland Railway square, Midland for Composite Landscape & Architecture, Perth

Scope - Produced detail construction documentation & shop drawings for the development of Public Square at Midland.

Acme – Was responsible for producing accurate shop drawings as per concept design for stone pavers being laser cut & imported from China.

  • High end resort & commercial development at Shenzhen, China for Tierra Design Architects, Perth & Bangkok

Scope –Providedconstruction detailing & checked documentation as per Australian Standards.

Acme - Added value by checking construction details & modifying in accordance to Australian Standards.

  • Landscape documentation of Kerry Hill Architect’s projects – St. Georges Chambers, Old Treasury Building & Public Library at St. Georges Terrace for Tierra Design Architects, Perth & Bangkok

Scope –Provided detailed construction drawings for landscape development in coordination with the Buildings.

Acme –Checked issued documents for tender & identified drawing issues which affected the costing of the project & was rectified along the process.

  • Port Hedland Accommodation Village for Pullyblank Landscape Architects, Perth

Scope –Produced design development drawings using transportable residential units.

Acme –Delivered documentation for precise placement of units on site & worked out site amenities around them.

  • Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison for Pullyblank Landscape Architects, Perth

Scope –Coordinated & assisted with landscape design report

Acme – Produced accurate design report within the set timeframe.

  • Toll gap ridge development for Pullyblank Landscape Architects, Perth

Scope –ProducedConstruction documentation of landscape design.

Acme – Synchronisingly worked with the Architect to produce landscape documentation package.

#June 2013 –July 2013, Sole Trader, Building Designer

  • Sustainable High end residential concept designs for Capital Build Builders, Perth

Scope – DevelopedConcept Design, presentation drawings & presentedto clients.

Acme – Produced presentation drawings where graphical representation was highly regarded by the client.

#July 2013 –Oct 2013, Sole Trader, Building Designer

  • Industrial Kitchen & Recreational buildings, Karratha for Olk & Associates, Perth

Scope -Produced construction documentation for a large industrial shed, housing commercial grade kitchen & recreational facilities as per mining standards.

Acme – Was able to produce accurate construction documentation completed in a timely manner.

#June 2013 –July 2013, Sole Trader, Building Designer

  • Chiropractor’s Clinic & House for David Schaller, Perth

Scope – Developedconcept designs, presentation drawings & development application documentation while working closely with the client on their design brief.

Acme – Managed to gain client confidence & secured another of his future project.

#Sep 2011 –Dec 2011, Sole Trader, Building Designer

  • Office building at Murray St. Perth CBD for a project management company - JDI projects pty ltd., Perth

Scope - Concept design & presentation to client of design in accordance with NCC & Perth city development regulations.

Acme – Designed, documented & delivered office building structure in Perth CBD. Client was very happy with how I placed their logo on the building façade.

  • Coordinated services including mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, structural, fire and BCA with consultants during site meetings and weekly project meetings for Office building at Murray Street, Perth.
  • Conducted Inspection and preparation of Practical completion inspection report for residential Apartment at Leighton beach, Perth.
  • Designed to AS / NCC standards, Concept design, design development and development applications for various class 01 residences at Apple cross, South Perth, Cottesloe, Kensington and Stirling in Perth and Toodyay, WA.
  • DocumentedConcept design & Council submissions – Development application and Building licence for 4 story office building at Murray Street, Perth CBD
  • Working drawings including liaising with suppliers and contractors.

# September 2007 to August 2011, Project Leader, Design Management Group, Perth, WA

  • High end residential projectat Peppermint Grove

Scope - Designed, documented to AS / NCC standards & liaising with international design consultants for landscaping & interior fit out. Conducted feasibility studies for council approvals. Produced detail drawings & coordinated production of ornamental design features of the house. Responsible for producing & coordinating on site complete construction documentation of the project.Issued Architect's advice and superintendent instructions on site as Architect's andSuperintendent's representative in response to RFIs.

Acme – Responsibly managed to coordinate construction development with all international design teams.

High end residential apartment accommodation at Karratha, WA

Scope - Produced detail documentation based on modular system, conceptual presentation drawings for client & council approvals.

Acme –With the modular nature of the project, managed to incorporate all client’s brief.

  • High end resort public facilities at Crown (Burswood) Hotel, Perth

Scope -Produced complete construction documentation for commercial level pool redevelopment coordinated with builder & pool contractor, construction details & equipment selection.

Acme –Managed to acquire good knowledge with commercial pool & filtration systems.

  • Residential development at an international level, Kasauli, India

Scope -Project managed complete construction process.

Acme – Successfully dealt with the builder, progress claims & client payments.

  • Review, approval and consultation with client for progress claims from contractor for residential villa, Kasauli Hill station, India.
  • Issued progress claim reports and payment summary sheets, Due Diligence and monthly project reports for clients.

# Project Manager - April 2006 to June 2007, Project Manager, eLogicTech Solutions INDIA Pvt. Ltd, India

  • Excelled in maintaining Client relations and project delivery on time.
  • Worked in US construction technology and NCS-national cad standards and trained others
  • Lead a team of architects, delegating & coordinating work amongst various teams
  • Responsible for Quality control of all projects prior to delivery.

# Architect - Dec 2002 – March 2006 “SANGATH”- B.V.Doshi- ‘Vastu Shilpa’ consultants, India

  • Team leader for various design competitions
  • Worked on Housing and urban development planning projects
  • Produced Working Drawings and constructional details for energy efficient buildings
  • Produced 3d presentationsand Panel Presentations for projects and competitions

# Graduate Architect - July 2001 – July 2002 Ar. Hiren A. Gandhi & associates, India

  • Produced Tender drawings, Finishing details, working drawing details and landscape development for schools, corporate bank and entertainment science complex

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