CHANDIMA JAY
Cranbourne North,Vic
Summary
Versatile Architect accomplished at designing commercial and residential structures of varying styles and purposes. Career spanning 20+ years with record of sound, sustainable design that meets or exceeds LEED standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
ARCHITECT (Project Leader)
CHC Architects
08.2022 - Current
- CHC Architects, based in Melbourne, involved in the fields of educational, Health, Age care, Multi-res and Mixed use
- Their dedication to sustainable design principles and collaborative approaches has set them apart in the architectural industry, making them a key player in shaping Melbourne's urban environment
- Key Responsibilities: Contract Admin, Consultant/ Contractors Liaising, Development of Architectural and technical drawings for construction
- Projects: Wellington Health 01 - 12-22 Wellington Rd Box Hill, St Germain Medical Facility - Cranbourne, Maroondah Hospital Acute Adult ICA - Ringwood East, Wellington Health - Fitout - Box Hill, Princess Court RACF - Mildura, Opel Mingarra RACF (Croydon Grove Care) - Croydon
ARCHITECT
COX Architects
03.2019 - 08.2022
- COX is a commercial Architectural practice established in every Australian major city
- My main involvement was contract administration and documentation
- Key Responsibilities: Contract Admin, Consultant/ Contractors Liaising, Development of Architectural and technical drawings for construction
- Projects: CSL Project Hawara (Fit out)- Elizabeth St
- Melbourne, Australian War Memorial (Anzac hall expansion) - Canberra
ARCHITECT
Kyriacou Architects
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Kyriacou architects is a multidisciplinary architectural design practice in Melbourne, with operating offices also in Macau and Singapore
- This practice is mostly concentrated on Transport related Architectural work
- My main involvement was contract administration (CPS) and documentation
- Key Responsibilities: Contract Admin, Consultant/ Contractors Liaising, Development of Architectural and technical drawings for construction
- Projects: BLU - Ballarat Line Upgrade Project - consist with 6 Railway Station major upgrades which falls under Vline & RPV including, Maddingly, Rockbank, Toolern, Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, and Wendouree.
ARCHITECT
Woods Bagot
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Ranked the 7th Largest Architectural Practice in the world, Woods Bagot is mainly a commercial Architectural practice
- My main involvement was contract administration and documentation
- Key Responsibilities: Contract Admin, Consultant/ Contractors Liaising, Development of Architectural and technical drawings for construction
- Projects: Knox Private Hospital Expansion - Wantirna, RAAF East sale and Perth (Pearce) Pilot Training Facility, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - Phase 3
ARCHITECT
Hayball
06.2014 - 12.2014
- With this commercial Architectural practice, my main involvement was in Documentation and consultant liaising
- Key Responsibilities: Consultant Liaising, Development of Architectural and technical drawings for construction
- Projects: Carey College - Kew, Star of The Sea Catholic School - Brighton, Monash University Residences - Clayton
ARCHITECT
YU2
05.2012 - 06.2014
- This is a small practice concentrating mainly on residential projects, which vary from House extensions to multi-unit developments
- Key Responsibilities: Client Liaising, Development of Architectural and technical drawings as per client brief, Liaising with the consultants, Authorities and contractors, Construction schedules and project management
- Projects: Hemmings St Town Houses - Dandenong, Seaford Rd Town Houses - Seaford, Dual Occupancy - Richard St
- Glen Waverly, Unit Development - Caroline St , Dandenong, Unit Development - Dunb Lane, Noble Park
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR
Udaya Homes
04.2013 - 08.2013
- I took the role of construction director of Udaya Homes, for the contract period of 4 months, looking after 25+ residential projects in construction
- Key Responsibilities: Scheduling of all construction projects, Liaising with the client, consultants, and contractors ensuring the smooth running of projects, Deliver Projects under budget on time.
ARCHITECT
Spowers
10.2011 - 05.2012
- I worked on latter stages (Tender) of a Resort project (Al Baleed) in Salalah, Oman
- Key Responsibilities: Development of Architectural and technical drawings, Liaising with the consultants, and contractors to ensuring the smooth running of project.
ARCHITECT
Metier 3
03.2008 - 10.2011
- In this firm, most of my time was spent as a site Architect, in the new Channel 9 building project at 717 Bourke Street where Metier3 now bases its offices
- Other projects at Metier3 include: Princes Town houses - St Kilda, Australian National University Data Centre - Canberra, Interior fitout at Channel 9, Docklands, Interior fitout at Telstra Head Office - Melbourne
- Key Responsibilities: Prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials and equipment, Development of Architectural and technical drawings, Liaising with the clients, consultants, and contractors to ensuring the smooth running of project, Supervise site operations and liaise with Builder and contractors to provide onsite architectural solutions.
ARCHITECT
Wilson ID
11.2006 - 01.2008
- Wilson ID is a small scale design oriented architecture firm which focuses primarily on the residential market
- Key Responsibilities: Liaise with Client, Authorities and Consultants, Provide Cad Drawings for construction and planning approval, Architectural Detailing and Project management, Site supervision
- Projects: Sunshine coast Residence, Bell Residence - Barwon Heads, Anderson Residence - Balaclava, Tolarno Hotel renovations - St Kilda
ARCHITECT
Badbury Dicker Group Architects
11.2003 - 10.2006
- This firm was involved in educational and religious buildings and high end residential projects
- Key Responsibilities: Project Planning, Client meetings, Manage consultants, Producing schematic Design documentation, Tender Documentation (including schedules and specs), Construction documentation, Tendering, Project management
- Projects: Nazareth Primary School renovation and addition, Lutheran College - Pakenham, Mercy Diocesan College renovations - Coburg, Yarra Plenty Christian Centre - Lower Plenty, Royal Geelong Yacht Club - Geelong
ARCHITECT
MIMAR Design
03.2001 - 10.2003
- This small practice was mainly involved with small commercial and residential projects.
ARCHITECT
Avant - Garde Urban Design Partnership
01.1999 - 10.2000
- This practice was involved with commercial and Residential projects
- Key Responsibilities: Preparation of Architectural documentation in Auto Cad/ Hand Drafting for Client presentation, planning and construction, Co-ordinate and Liaise projects with Client, Contractors and Consultants.
ARCHITECT
Urban Development Authority
01.1998 - 01.2000
- This is the main governmental body of urban planning in Sri Lanka and it deals with projects from urban planning to redesign of town centers
- The projects I worked on included supporting a project architect in the design and construction of public spaces including, a shopping center, bus station and a community Hall.
Education
Master of Science (Architecture) -
University of Moratuwa
01.2000
Bachelor of Science (Built Environment) -
University of Moratuwa
01.1997
Skills
- Co-ordination and Liaising projects with clients, contractors and consultants
- Onsite supervising and problem solving
- Good Knowledge in preparing drawings for Town Planning, Contract drawings, and Architectural detailing
- Experienced user of Revit, Auto Cad - 2D & 3D, Sketch up and Photoshop
- Hand drafting, sketching and Digital presentation drawings
- Revit
- Construction documentation
- Technical Architecture Design
References
- Nicholas Simonds, Senior Architect, CHC Architects, 700 Swanston street, Melbourne, VIC, 03 9419 4340
- Rajith Senanayake, Associate, Billard Leece Patnership, Level 7 / 180 Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC, 03 9656 5000
Timeline
ARCHITECT (Project Leader)
CHC Architects
08.2022 - Current
ARCHITECT
COX Architects
03.2019 - 08.2022
ARCHITECT
Kyriacou Architects
02.2018 - 03.2019
ARCHITECT
Woods Bagot
01.2015 - 02.2018
ARCHITECT
Hayball
06.2014 - 12.2014
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR
Udaya Homes
04.2013 - 08.2013
ARCHITECT
YU2
05.2012 - 06.2014
ARCHITECT
Spowers
10.2011 - 05.2012
ARCHITECT
Metier 3
03.2008 - 10.2011
ARCHITECT
Wilson ID
11.2006 - 01.2008
ARCHITECT
Badbury Dicker Group Architects
11.2003 - 10.2006
ARCHITECT
MIMAR Design
03.2001 - 10.2003
ARCHITECT
Avant - Garde Urban Design Partnership
01.1999 - 10.2000
ARCHITECT
Urban Development Authority
01.1998 - 01.2000
Master of Science (Architecture) -
University of Moratuwa
Bachelor of Science (Built Environment) -
University of Moratuwa
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