FLORENCE JOY CADORNA, Principal Architectural Technologist

FLORENCE JOY CADORNA

Principal Architectural Technologist

SSH

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN
Experience
22 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 3 Months

Principal Architectural Technologist at SSH
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since April 2022

• RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING UP A BIM PROJECT IN A REVIT ENVIRONMENT (STRATEGY & EXECUTION) • RESPONSIBLE FOR BIM 360 PROJECT SET-UP AND MANAGEMENT • ENSURE THAT THE TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF THE DESIGN WORK COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS. • RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT PLAN AND ENSURING ALL ITEMS OF PROJECT DELIVERABLES ARE DELIVERED ON TIME. • RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION AND MAINTAINING TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE ON ALL PROJECTS. • ENSURE THE OPERATIONAL STANDARDS ARE UNDERSTOOD, ADHERED TO, AND MAINTAINED BY JOB CAPTAINS AND ARCHITECTS. THE QMS DRAWING CHECKLISTS ARE TO BE MAINTAINED AND CHECKED REGULARLY. • ENSURE DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTATION ARE CAREFULLY COORDINATED WITH SUB-CONSULTANTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSIONS. • RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMUNICATING ALL ASPECTS OF PROJECT DELIVERABLES TO PRINCIPAL/LEAD ARCHITECTS AND ARCHITECTS AND MANAGEMENT. • ASSIST LEAD WITH OVERALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT. • ENSURE SOFT AND HARD PROJECT FILES ARE MAINTAINED TO SSH STANDARDS • ATTEND MONTHLY TECHNICAL MEETINGS AND RESPOND TO ANY ACTIONS NOTED IN THE MINUTES. • RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUING ALL DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, DOCUMENTATION, ETC. ENSURING CORRECT PROCEDURES ARE IN ORDER AND ISSUE REGISTERS ARE TO DATE AND ACCURATE. • ASSIST THE COMPANY WIDE BIM TEAM IN MAINTAINING AND DEVELOPING OFFICE TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND DETAILS FOLLOWING LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES. • BECOME AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE BIM TECHNICAL TEAM AND ASSIST WITH DEVELOPING OTHERS BY ACTING AS A MENTOR

ARCHITECT/BIM LEAD/BIM MANAGER at HOPKINS ARCHITECTS DUBAI LIMITED
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2016 to April 2022

• Responsible for setting up a BIM project in a Revit environment (Strategy & Execution)
• Supported the Architectural design team in the development of design documents.
• Managing & motivating a team of 15 Revit Architects and ensuring coordination to all disciplines in the project is achieved.
• Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations.
• Reviewed project goals and objectives on the basis of the project manager and design team.
• Mentored less experienced architects and interns and trained new architectural team members.
• Utilized developed multitasking capabilities in Expo 2020 Thematic Districts project, providing accurate, timely results to project milestones.
• Presented accurate, detailed workings, drawings, and open specifications, enabling smooth-running production processes.
• Supervised preparation of technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians, and drafters.
• Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets.
• Verified construction detail documentation conformed to quality assurance and best practice standards.
• Consulted with network engineering staff to evaluate hardware and software requirements for new system development.

ARCHITECT/ BIM Coordinator at WOODS BAGOT STUDIO
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2015 to October 2016

Responsible for setting up a BIM project in a Revit
environment (Strategy & Execution)
• Assisting the architectural design team in the development of
design and construction documents.
• Verified construction detail documentation conformed to
quality assurance and best practice standards.
• Coordinated with segment leaders to promote architectural
goals and design concepts.
• Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.

ARCHITECT at PASCALL + WATSON
  • United Arab Emirates
  • September 2011 to February 2015

Verified construction detail documentation conformed to
quality assurance and best practice standards.
• Coordinated with segment leaders to promote architectural
goals and design concepts.
• Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Presented accurate, detailed workings, drawings, and open
specifications, enabling smooth-running production
processes.
• Mentored less experienced architects and interns and trained
new architectural team members.
• Consulted with network engineering staff to evaluate
hardware and software requirements for new system
development.
Projects Involve:
• King Abdulaziz International Airport, KSA
• Pearl Dive Diving Facility, Dubai

ARCHITECT at RW ARMSTRONG
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2010 to July 2011

Presented accurate, detailed workings, drawings and open
specifications, enabling smooth-running production
processes.
• Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations.
• Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Verified construction detail documentation conformed to
quality assurance and best practice standards.
• Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to
complete working drawing sets.
• Supervised preparation of technical drawings by architectural
technicians, CAD technicians, and drafters.

CAD ARCHITECT at CANSULT MAUNSELL/AECOM
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 2008 to April 2010
ARCHITECT
  • February 2007 to October 2007
ARCHITECT at FREELANCE ARCHITECT
  • Philippines
  • December 2005 to January 2007
CAD OPERATOR at TOA CORPORATION
  • Philippines
  • April 2005 to November 2005
PROJECT ARCHITECT at JEQ ARCHITECTS
  • Philippines
  • November 2001 to February 2005

Education

Master's degree, URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN
  • at UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS
  • June 2021
Bachelor's degree, ARCHITECTURE
  • at FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY
  • April 2001

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Specialties & Skills

Strategising
Staff Mentoring
Building Codes
AutoCAD
AUTOCAD
DOCUMENTATION
GRAPHIC DESIGN
QUALITY CONTROL
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
ARCHITECTURE
PROCESS ENGINEERING
PROJECT DESIGN
STRATEGIC

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Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certified Revit Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2019

Hobbies

  • Photography, Public Speaking
    Resource Speaker: BIM Strategy & Implementation 85th Annual Convention: Philippine Institute of Architects