Prince James Ncube

Project Architect with over 10 years’ experience in design and construction of building projects while working at two of the most practiced architecture firms in two countries, and currently for the most accomplished international US Embassy contractor, BL Harbert International. Has enabled the successful completion of more than 8 multi-million dollar projects, and supported over 27 diverse clients to effectively realize complex building projects.

CORE FOCUS: translating and developing schematic designs, running building projects through all design and construction stages up to completion; while adhering to the firm’s design principles/procedures, aligning to building codes of the various countries in which the projects are designed or constructed.

CORE COMPETENCIES: creating noteworthy architectural designs; client presentations: 3D animations and virtual building tours; solving design and on-site constructability challenges; project management; managing complex (+250 sheet) construction documentation sets; contract administration; good communicator verbally and through illustrations; conducting and reporting on-site inspections and meetings; leading teams of 3-5 members; embassy construction; deep understanding of building consent codes; adaptable to new efficient approaches of work.

Transferable/ Technical Skills: Revit; ArchiCAD; AutoCAD; SketchUP; Adobe Suite: Photoshop/ Illustrator /InDesign/ PremierPro; Lumion; EnScape; Artlantis; 3DS Max + Corona Renderer; Microsoft Office Suite; English Language – IELTS 7.5 band; Driver’s license.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Implemented major changes to firm’s rendering department; resulted in 80% budget cut in out-sourced rendering and first commission through a competition in the last 5 years
• Took-over recruits’ initiation; coached office manual; trained 3 senior architects and 6 interns to use ArchiCAD
• Handled building consent and compliance certificate applications for more than 3 major projects (+3000 sqm)
• Successfully ran 9 simultaneous projects by utilizing time management and prioritization of tasks; exhibiting dedication and commitment to the practice during tough economic induced downscaling.
• Mentored over 5 architectural interns on basics of architectural visualizations, Artlantis, Lumion, TwinMotion