I am an experienced and qualified Architect / Architectural Designer / Technician and Project Manager with approximately 27 years of practical work experience in the building industry in South Africa and 7 years in New Zealand. I have a deep working knowledge of major computer and architectural programs (Revit, AutoCAD, Aconex, Procore, Buildertrend, SketchUp and Microsoft Office) and experience across design, documentation, contract administration and project management. I have contributed to diverse and challenging projects, including large-scale stadiums and high-value commercial and aged-care developments, and I am comfortable leading teams or working independently. I am a practical person who can solve construction details on site, value sincerity, honesty, loyalty and commitment, and I strive to deliver quality service to my employer. I work well in teams and alone, I manage deadlines effectively, and I enjoy continuing professional development and taking on new challenges.

Ronney van Deventer

I am an experienced and qualified Architect / Architectural Designer / Technician and Project Manager with approximately 27 years of practical work experience in the building industry in South Africa and 7 years in New Zealand. I have a deep working knowledge of major computer and architectural programs (Revit, AutoCAD, Aconex, Procore, Buildertrend, SketchUp and Microsoft Office) and experience across design, documentation, contract administration and project management. I have contributed to diverse and challenging projects, including large-scale stadiums and high-value commercial and aged-care developments, and I am comfortable leading teams or working independently. I am a practical person who can solve construction details on site, value sincerity, honesty, loyalty and commitment, and I strive to deliver quality service to my employer. I work well in teams and alone, I manage deadlines effectively, and I enjoy continuing professional development and taking on new challenges.

Available to hire

I am an experienced and qualified Architect / Architectural Designer / Technician and Project Manager with approximately 27 years of practical work experience in the building industry in South Africa and 7 years in New Zealand. I have a deep working knowledge of major computer and architectural programs (Revit, AutoCAD, Aconex, Procore, Buildertrend, SketchUp and Microsoft Office) and experience across design, documentation, contract administration and project management. I have contributed to diverse and challenging projects, including large-scale stadiums and high-value commercial and aged-care developments, and I am comfortable leading teams or working independently.

I am a practical person who can solve construction details on site, value sincerity, honesty, loyalty and commitment, and I strive to deliver quality service to my employer. I work well in teams and alone, I manage deadlines effectively, and I enjoy continuing professional development and taking on new challenges.

See more

Work Experience

Documentation Co-Ordinator and Senior Architectural Technician at Ignite Architects
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Development of new high value Aged Care projects (Medlife Care, Hoppers). Prepare and co-ordinate documentation for Building Consent. Prepare and co-ordinate construction drawings. Client / Contractor liaison. Contract administration. Attend and oversee site meetings and meeting minutes. Inspections and defect inspections of construction sites. Overseeing building projects from start to finish.
Project Architect / Documentation Co-Ordinator at First Principles Architects & Interiors
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2021
Design & development of new high value commercial projects. Prepare and co-ordinate documentation for Building Consent. Prepare and co-ordinate construction drawings. Client / Contractor liaison. Contract administration. Attend and oversee site meetings and meeting minutes. Inspections and defect inspections of construction sites. Overseeing building projects from start to finish.
Project Architect / Project Manager at RVD Architectural Design, Planning & Project Management
March 1, 2013 - August 1, 2016
Design & development of new projects. Prepare documentation for Building Consent. Prepare construction drawings. Client / Contractor liaison. Contract administration. Attend and oversee site meetings. Investigations & inspections of construction sites. Overseeing projects from start to finish of building projects. Snagging & defects list.
Project Architect at Munnik Visser Abayili Architects
April 1, 2002 - February 1, 2013
Design & development of new projects. Prepare documentation for building consent. Prepare construction drawings. Office manager. Client / Contractor liaison. Contract administration. Attend and oversee site meetings. Investigations & inspections of construction sites. Project Observation from start to finish of building projects. Snagging & defects list.
Project Manager / Clark of Works / Site Foreman at JH Barry Builders
October 1, 2001 - March 1, 2002
Project management, on-site supervision, quality control and coordination of construction activities. Clark of Works responsibilities and site foreman duties.
Architect / Senior Architectural Draughtsman (Contract work for all 3) at Andre Vercueil Architects, Harry Burger Architects & Willem van Wyk Architects
June 1, 1996 - September 1, 2001
Architectural design, documentation and coordination across three practices on contract basis; involved in project development and on-site coordination.
Architectural Draughtsman (In service training and work experience) at Brink Stokes Mkhize Architects & Landscape Architects
June 1, 1990 - May 1, 1996
Architectural draughting, training and early project exposure.

Education

National Diploma in Architecture (B.Arch.) NZQA level 7 at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University – Port Elizabeth – South Africa
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Project Management at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University – George Campus – South Africa
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

SACAP Membership
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
SAIAT Membership
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services