Malcom Lanzarote
Architect
Batac City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented Architect experienced in making critical decisions and managing complex design projects. Delivered significant contributions through effective leadership of multidisciplinary teams while ensuring alignment with client goals and regulatory standards. Focused on fostering collaboration and adapting to evolving project needs to achieve outstanding results.
Overview
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2
Languages
1
1
Certificate
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Architect
DMCI
Davao City
04.2022 - Current
- Liaised with clients to discuss project objectives, requirements and costs.
- Planned and coordinated work for 2-10 contractors to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
- Liaised with clients to clarify project objectives, requirements, and costs, enhancing communication and understanding.
- Surveyed several sites with clients and assisted them in choosing locations for projects.
- Consulted with clients to gather project requirements and budget, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Made adjustments to designs requested by clients.
- Provided expert advice, answered client queries and resolved construction and design issues.
- Wrote job proposals and reports and processed planning applications.
- Maintained safety standards and local planning regulations, following procedures and managing planning applications.
- Consulted with technical specialists across multiple disciplines for cohesive architecture.
- Selected project materials and negotiated costs with suppliers.
Site Architect
Freelance
Ilocos Norte
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with consultants and client teams to clarify objectives and integration requirements, enhancing project alignment
- Worked with engineering and design teams to ensure compliance with safety standards and code regulations, safeguarding project integrity
- Developed detailed cost estimates for projects and presented to clients for informed decision-making
- Produced detailed cost estimates for projects and presented to clients for approval
- Produced accurate material take-offs and cost estimates for a streamlined procurement process.
- Boosted client satisfaction through timely delivery of projects while adhering to budget constraints.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of architectural, structural, and MEP systems.
- Utilized advanced software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp for efficient drafting and 3D modeling tasks.
- Mentored junior architects in the team, providing guidance and support in their career development.
- Led on-site supervision during construction phase, ensuring adherence to design specifications and regulations.
- Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
- Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
Technical Design Construction Coordinator
First Balfour Inc.
Metro Manila
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of structures
- Planned layouts of structural architectural projects
- Conducted on-site observations of construction work to ensure compliance with plans and identify potential issues
- Coordinated building materials, equipment and related service providers for projects
- Analyzed blueprints, building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures
- Determined project schedule to sequence construction activities
- Avoided construction delays by following through with prompt site inspections
- Reviewed contracts and drawings for compliance, ensuring estimating accuracy and alignment with project requirements
- Monitored weather conditions closely throughout duration of projects in order to adjust schedules accordingly
- Coordinated work activities with other construction project activities
- Inspected work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications were met
- Requisitioned necessary materials and supplies to maintain project timelines and quality standards
- Facilitated progress meetings with clients to address concerns and ensure successful project completion per specifications
- Supervised, coordinated, and scheduled activities of construction and extractive workers
- Ensured drawings were in compliance with relevant design standards and codes
- Created accurate CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits
- Formulated cost estimates, labor requirements, and material needs for construction projects
- Worked closely with engineers, architects, and construction personnel to ensure accuracy of designs
- Coordinated sketches to meet city and government requirements
- Designed rough sketches and detailed work with CAD system
- Assessed final designs for compliance with specifications
- Integrated and worked with project logisticians, writers and engineering staff to produce and alter drawings
- Assisted with the preparation of construction and fabrication drawings for fabrication
- Followed specifications and calculations to create various technical drawings
- Performed calculations to identify materials and weight limitations
- Identified and communicated potential design problems to team
- Determined quality, cost and quantity of required materials
- Utilized strong knowledge of engineering practices to calculate dimensions, curvatures and angles
- Revised and modified designs to reduce production problems
- Followed up on manufacturing and field reports to resolve outstanding problems.
- Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Championed environmental sustainability initiatives on construction sites by incorporating eco-friendly materials and waste reduction strategies.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers for seamless integration of design specifications into construction plans.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Attended 2 on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
Architect/CAD/Designer/Design Coordinator
Joannou and Paraskevaides Ltd.
Muscat
11.2015 - 02.2019
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of structures
- Planned layouts of structural architectural projects
- Conducted on-site observations of construction work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
- Coordinated procurement of building materials and equipment, collaborating with service providers to support project timelines
- Coordinated sketches to meet city and government requirements
- Ensured drawings were in compliance with relevant design standards and codes
- Analyzed blueprints, building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures
- Reviewed contracts and drawings to ensure compliance and accuracy of estimates for project budgeting
- Ordered or requisitioned materials or supplies
- Conducted regular progress meetings with clients to ensure satisfaction with services and successful completion of their projects according to specifications
- Supervised, coordinated, and scheduled activities of construction and extractive workers
- Inspected work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications were met
- Reviewed contracts for compliance and drawings to confirm estimating accuracy
- Avoided construction delays by following through with prompt site inspections
- Monitored weather conditions closely throughout duration of projects in order to adjust schedules accordingly
- Determined project schedule to sequence construction activities
- Integrated and worked with project logisticians, writers and engineering staff to produce and alter drawings
- Assessed final designs for compliance with specifications
- Assisted with the preparation of construction and fabrication drawings for fabrication
- Prepared drawing documents to meet sales or production requests
- Developed or modified drawings and sketches to use in technical manuals and training materials
- Participated in the development of project specifications, design criteria, and design requirements.
- Participated in the development of project specifications, design criteria, and design requirements.
- Interpreted over 1000 architectural and engineering sketches to create detailed blueprints for construction projects using Auto CAD.
Project Architect/ Designer & Detailer
First Balfour Inc.
Burgos,Ilocos Norte
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Created accurate CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits
- Assisted with the preparation of construction and fabrication drawings for fabrication
- Developed accurate cost estimates, labor requirements, and material specifications for construction projects to ensure feasible project execution.
- Ensured drawings were in compliance with relevant design standards and codes
- Developed project specifications, design criteria, and design requirements.
- Developed or modified drawings and sketches to use in technical manuals and training materials
- Formulated cost estimates, labor requirements, and material needs for construction projects
- Collaborated with clients to identify and clarify needs for custom homes, ensuring tailored design solutions aligned with their vision.
- Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom homes.
- Enhanced team collaboration by participating in brainstorming sessions and offering constructive feedback on design ideas, fostering a creative and supportive work environment.
- Strengthened team collaboration by actively participating in brainstorming sessions, providing constructive feedback on design ideas from colleagues.
- Presented design proposals persuasively during client meetings, fostering trust in our firm''s capabilities.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams to successfully complete complex projects within tight deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality architectural designs for various projects, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of building codes and regulations, ensuring compliance in all projects.
Architectural Designer/Job Captain
Saudi Binladin Group
Jeddah
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Created accurate CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits
- Ensured drawings were in compliance with relevant design standards and codes
- Ensured drawings were in compliance with relevant design standards and codes.
- Worked closely with engineers, architects, and construction personnel to ensure accuracy of designs
- Developed cost estimates and identified labor requirements and material needs for construction projects
- Contributed to preparation of construction and fabrication drawings to support project execution
- Formulated cost estimates, labor requirements, and material needs for construction projects
- Prepared drawing documents to meet sales or production requests
- Assisted with the preparation of construction and fabrication drawings for fabrication
- Developed or modified drawings and sketches to use in technical manuals and training materials
- Worked directly with suppliers to improve current designs
- Produced detailed plans and drawings for structures and installations to ensure accurate project specifications
- Determined quality, cost and quantity of required materials
- Generated schedules, dates and procedures for installation crews to follow
- Studied blueprints, work instructions and sketches to determine dimensions and tolerances
- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by design firms
- Created accurate CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits
- Ensured drawings were in compliance with relevant design standards and codes.
- Ensured drawings were in compliance with relevant design standards and codes.
- Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom homes.
- Strengthened team collaboration by actively participating in brainstorming sessions, providing constructive feedback on design ideas from colleagues.
- Researched building codes and requirements and applied to design planning.
Job Captain /Technical Project Coordinator
Al-Fahd Company
Riyadh
03.2006 - 08.2011
- Generated schedules, dates and procedures for installation crews to follow
- Created detailed schedules and procedures for installation crews, ensuring timely project execution
- Studied blueprints, work instructions and sketches to determine dimensions and tolerances
- Worked closely with engineers, architects, and construction personnel to ensure accuracy of designs
- Assessed final designs for compliance with specifications
- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by design firms
- Structured and maintained latest drawings for engineering, sales and tech support
- Prepared comprehensive cost estimates and identified labor and material needs for construction projects
- Formulated cost estimates, labor requirements, and material needs for construction projects
- Assisted with the preparation of construction and fabrication drawings for fabrication
- Developed or modified drawings and sketches to use in technical manuals and training materials
- Participated in the development of project specifications, design criteria, and design requirements
- Monitored progress and provided feedback to team members to facilitate project completion.
- Used Tekla software to prepare high-quality project drawings.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure design consistency and adherence to client specifications.
- Managed project teams for successful completion of design projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Contributed technical expertise during schematic design phase by providing accurate material selections and cost estimations based on client needs.
Education
B.S. Architecture - Architecture
Divine Word College of Laoag City
Laoag City04.2005
High School - Secondary
Batac National High School
Batac City, Ilocos Norte04.2000
Skills
Technical Architecture Design
Construction Drawings
Design Development
Construction Specifications
Building codes
Site planning
Material selection
Construction documentation
AutoCAD proficiency
Microsoft Excel
Critical Thinking
Technical Writing
Building codes
Affiliations
UAP (United Architects of the Philippines)
Additional Information
- Intermediate Revit user
- Intermediate Tekla Structure user
- An experienced In the construction Industry with almost 17+ years of experience in designing and constructing buildings.
Certification
Registered Architect
Interests
Sketching
Detailing
Watching Movies
Travelling on a Budget
Living in Nature
Timeline
Project Architect
DMCI
04.2022 - Current
Site Architect
Freelance
08.2021 - 04.2022
Technical Design Construction Coordinator
First Balfour Inc.
07.2019 - 09.2020
Architect/CAD/Designer/Design Coordinator
Joannou and Paraskevaides Ltd.
11.2015 - 02.2019
Project Architect/ Designer & Detailer
First Balfour Inc.
10.2013 - 10.2015
Architectural Designer/Job Captain
Saudi Binladin Group
10.2011 - 08.2013
Job Captain /Technical Project Coordinator
Al-Fahd Company
03.2006 - 08.2011
B.S. Architecture - Architecture
Divine Word College of Laoag City
High School - Secondary
Batac National High School
Accomplishments
- Completed a $4.4bn project 2 months early and under budget.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with Architectural design team of [20] in the development of Muscat International Airport.
References
Julius Gabane, Architect, arjuliusgabane@gmail.com, Friend
Bill Amper, Architect, ar.billamper, Friend
Darwin Jacinto, Freelance Architect, jacintodarwin@gmail.com, Friend
Work Availability
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Skills
- Architectural Innovation
- Manual Precision Drawing
- Building Designing
- AutoCAD Proficient
- Technical Detailing
Software
Auto CAD
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)