Jeremy De Jong
Toronto,ON
Summary
With a proven track record at NORR, GKC and Turner Fleischer Architects, I excel in leading teams to exceed project expectations through expert architectural service coordination and advanced AutoCAD, REVIT, & Sketch-up proficiency. Renowned for fostering team growth and delivering innovative design solutions, my approach combines technical mastery with dynamic leadership, ensuring projects meet meticulous standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
38
38
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Lead Designer / Job Captain
NORR
Toronto, ON
11.2024 - Current
- Reviewing and ensuring conformance of drawings and documents with master specifications.
- Familiarity with legal aspects related to specifications, including potential implications and liabilities.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and the ability to review complex engineered designs against time and budget constraints.
- In-depth knowledge of local and international building codes and regulations relevant to residential, commercial and industrial architecture.
- Experience in project management, including overseeing project timelines, budgets, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven experience in a senior role within the architectural firm, with exposure to high-end commercial and industrial projects. Team leader on various projects, delegating and task planning within the team.
- Developing and managing master specifications for commercial projects, documenting all design phases, including SPA, DD, and CA.
- Proven ability to solve complex problems related to architectural and engineering design, mentor, and advise junior technicians.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals involved in the project.
- Reviewed contractors' schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples for conformance with design intent and master specification.
- Produced detailed drawings and rendered designs in 3D space.
- Proactively stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and advancements in architectural design and construction.
- Currently, I lead/mentor a team of 4-6 junior architects and technicians on a daily basis.
Senior Architectural Technologist / Team Lead
GKC Architects (S.E.N.Q)
Toronto, ON
04.2021 - 11.2024
- Skilled in evaluating intricate engineering projects while managing cost and schedule limitations.
- In-depth knowledge of local and international building codes and regulations relevant to commercial and industrial architecture.
- Experience in project management, including overseeing project timelines, budgets, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
- Executed senior-level responsibilities with extensive experience in handling diverse, large-scale design challenges.
- Documented SPA, DD, and CA phases to maintain meticulous project records during design processes.
- Delivered innovative solutions to improve design processes while fostering team growth.
- Facilitated seamless collaboration among architects, engineers and contractors.
- Examined shop drawings and samples for compliance with master specifications.
- Produced detailed drawings and rendered designs in 3D space.
- Stayed informed on emerging technologies and innovations in architectural design.
- Guided a team composed of 7-10 junior architects and technicians regularly.
Architectural Designer/Technologist
Turner Fleischer Architects
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Researched building codes and properly applied to designs.
- Fostered and maintained collaborative professional working relationship with project leadership team and client.
- Used architectural and structural-based external reference drawing files as backgrounds for communication and coordination with electrical, HVAC mechanical and structural revisions.
- Maintained architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
- Integrated sustainable design solutions into commercial projects.
- Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team and construction manager.
- Generated detailed 3D models with advanced construction assemblies, ahead of schedule and according to department and company guidelines.
Senior Architectural & Mechanical Technologist / Project Manager
Harbour House Group / Cowboys & Cooks Group
Cape Town, Western Cape
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Nature of Business : Restaurateurs / Developers / Architectural & Design Consultants
- Accomplished design and construction drawings for developer, liaised with clients and municipal authorities for development
- Assisted in the costing of designs for the various developments
- Developed relationships with construction companies and Sub-Contractors within the relevant developments
- Start to finish submission drawings, to local authorities for approval
- 3D Modelling, Artistic impressions and site measuring
- Executed construction drawings and the relevant working drawings
- Incorporated mechanical technical specifications and drawings, tender and construction drawings, for engineers and technologists in the company
- Internal design and detailing, office management and all office duties
- Involved in all project management related documentation, programs, work orders, payments and filling
- Site managed; attended site meetings and local authorities' functions
- Created design strategies to meet client objectives
- Oversaw various types of projects from conceptualization to completion
Technical Draughtsman /Mech. Arch. Designer
Aurecon PTY (LTD)
Cape Town, Western Cape
05.2009 - 06.2015
- Partnered with multidisciplinary groups from project inception to completion.
- Internal design and detailing.
- Specialized in designing HVAC, fire detection systems, pumps, plumbing, and stormwater layouts.
- Assisted in the costing of designs for the development during the tender procedure.
- Electrical (CCTV, Eskom drawings, basic L.V & M.V).
- Site managed; attended site meetings and local authorities' functions.
- Built and maintained a business relationship with employer and staff, coordinated staff events and functions.
Education
Ontario Building Code
George Brown College
Toronto, ON07-2023
Advanced Architectural Design & Technologies
INTEC College
Cape Town, WC2008
Graduated High School (Grade 12) - Senior Schooling
Glenwood High School
Durban, KZN2003
Skills
- Advanced AutoCAD, REVIT & Sketch-up proficiency
- Expert in architectural service co-ordination
- Prepare specifications, project manuals and construction documents
- Consulting & liaising with clients
- Design and construction detailing, preparation and review of working drawings
- Prepares addenda during bidding phase, responds to RFI's & submittals
- Documentation for tender, procurement procedures and outlines phases
- HVAC, Electrical Lighting & Power, Fire Services, Mechanical knowledge
- Office management and Project management
- Presentation expertise using ADOBE CS6
- Knowledge of TEKLA Structures Software, PROCORE construction management & AUTODESK Construction Cloud Software
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Proven ability to guide team members through challenges, providing constructive feedback and support to enhance individual growth and overall team efficiency
Affiliations
BCIN registered. OBOA. OAA Candidate. Member of the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) CAN. ARCH. TECH. Various IT training; In-house Project Management Courses; Sales training program's, IFE - Fire & Smoke Control, WISA water management & control valve courses
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Lead Designer / Job Captain
NORR
11.2024 - Current
Senior Architectural Technologist / Team Lead
GKC Architects (S.E.N.Q)
04.2021 - 11.2024
Architectural Designer/Technologist
Turner Fleischer Architects
08.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Architectural & Mechanical Technologist / Project Manager
Harbour House Group / Cowboys & Cooks Group
09.2015 - 07.2019
Technical Draughtsman /Mech. Arch. Designer
Aurecon PTY (LTD)
05.2009 - 06.2015
Ontario Building Code
George Brown College
Advanced Architectural Design & Technologies
INTEC College
Graduated High School (Grade 12) - Senior Schooling
Glenwood High School
Project List
- Cedarglen Blackfoot Trail (Multifamily Residential Housing) - Calgary, AB - 700,000sqft
- Voila CFC4 (Customer fulfillment centre) - Delta, BC - 780,500sqft
- Amazon DC (Distribution centre) - St. Thomas, ON - 2,750,500sqft
- Amazon SDC (Storage distribution centre) - Rocky View, AB - 650,000sqft
- Real Atlantic Superstore (Retail) - Bedford, NS - 195,000sqf
- Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill (Restaurant) - Woodbridge, ON. - 6,500sqft
- Farmboy (Retail) - Toronto, ON - 125,500sqft
- Linx Condo - Toronto, Ontario - 300,000 sqft
- 840 Dupont - Toronto, Ontario - 9 storeys, Retail: 33,000 sqft, Residential: 283,000 sqft
- Mall of Africa (Retail) - Lagos, Nigeria - 3,550,000sqft
- Century City (Retail) - Cape Town, South Africa - 685,550sqft
- Grand Africa Café & Beach (Restaurant) - Cape Town, South Africa - 8,550sqft
- Tiger's Milk (Restaurant) - Cape Town, South Africa - 8,550sqft
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