Yankho Nyamathanga

• Employed by US Design and Build construction company currently constructing the new US Embassy compound in Lilongwe
• Promoted teamwork and demonstrated effective communication skills to improve collaboration among the drawing coordination team.
• Coordinated civil drawings with Architectural and MEP for shop drawings and issuing to field in AutoCAD
• Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
• Made suggestions where civil drawings are not aligning with what is on the ground.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

• Worked on Double storey Residential house projects in Areas 18, 49, 34 and 56

Responsibilities included:

• Design of plans and producing construction drawings
• Revising existing plans
• Supervision of external and interior works
• Quality monitoring Supervising and quality
• Identifying and supervision of finishes both interior and exterior
• Created graphic renderings and models using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
• Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom homes.
• Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
• Advised clients on issues and options negatively affecting completion dates and suggested ways to keep project under budget.
• Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
• Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
• Filed construction permits to receive approval from local municipalities.

• Worked collaboratively with design leadership in establishing format, drawing assignments, deliverable objectives and deadlines.
• Used CAD software to create full-scale designs of buildings and interiors from initial drawings.
• Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
• Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
• Functioned as conduit between conceptual design process and architectural implementation.
• Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.

• Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential projects in Lilongwe-area 49, 43, 34, 44.
• Created graphic renderings, made models using AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup.
• Site inspection for US funded school by Live Love donated to a community in Lilongwe
• Managed difficult customers with poise, compassion and support with efficient conflict resolution
• Established project schedules and supervised tasks to meet key milestones during each phase.
• Applied for permits for projects
• Developed blueprints and estimations for residential homes.
• Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
• Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
• Identified and resolved potential structural issues.
• Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel.

• Hired by trading company to provide design, consultancy and supervision services of their office block
• Contractual work was two-fold: (1) Revision of conceptual drawings for their proposed office building (2) to supervise construction of office block
• Production of construction drawings for consultant
• Assessment of Bill of quantities for project
• Supervision of works
• Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
• Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
• Assessed building site suitability based on topography, zoning and access to utilities.

• Four Seasons Nursery and Consultancy
• Hired to provide consultancy services
• Monitored and analyzed project costs and resource allocation to mitigate overages.
• Contractual work was two-fold: (1) Production of design for rehabilitation of Four Seasons office and procurement of materials
• (2) to design a UNICEF funded Chiradzulu Teachers Training College landscaping layout plan with architectural work
• Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
• Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
• Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for project
• Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
• Devised innovative strategies to reduce construction costs while meeting strict quality standards.

Duties

• Producing construction drawings for contractor
• Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
• Producing presentation drawings in all types of mediums (2D, 3D and other mediums)
• Identifying customer requirements and being liaison between client and contractor
• Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
• Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
• Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
• Analyzed and applied new technologies to improve functionality of designs.
• Inspected contractor and sub-contractor work to verify construction met quality standards and complied with building codes.
• Ensuring building projects are completed within budget and scheduled time
• Working closely with other professionals like civil/structural engineers, electrical and mechanical engineer as well as quantity surveyors
• Assisting with management of projects

Projects Done under GK Works

• Rehabilitation of Standard Bank City Centre Branch

Key responsibilities

• Revision of main branch floor plans Managingging project
• Assisting with choosing furniture for interior of branch
• Rehabilitation of Standard Bank Mzimba Branch

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• Rehabilitation of Standard Bank Dwangwa Branch

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• Rehabilitation of Standard Bank Ntcheu Branch

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• Construction of Standard Bank Luchenza Branch

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• R ehabilitation of Standard Bank Lilongwe Branch

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• Part of team revising plans,
• Residential buildings

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• Industrial buildings (warehouses, factories)
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• Rehabilitation of Standard Bank Lilongwe Branch Forex Bureau and Executive Suite

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• 3D Design Rendition of Standard Bank Learning and Growth Centre

Key responsibility

• This project has not yet been constructed.