Cleber Souza
Adelaide,Australia
Summary
Experienced Design Manager with a proven record in managing commercial projects up to $3M, skilled in fostering relationships, documentation compliance, and risk mitigation. Adept at collaborating with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams. Demonstrates a relationship-driven approach, with a keen eye for optimizing designs and ensuring successful project delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
National Design Manager
MyModular
03.2021 - Current
- Oversaw the execution of 100+ modular wiring projects in the last financial year, culminating in a collective contribution of over 5,000 hours of premium design output.
- Drove the implementation of Revit (BIM) a design methodology that streamlined workflows and increased design productivity by 30%
- Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, and task lists in Asana to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Implemented 3 new operational procedures and introduced a resource-allocation software that increased project profitability insights by 15%, driving informed business decisions.
- Successfully negotiated and delivered project outcomes on time and within budget for large-scale projects exceeding $3 million, ensuring alignment with scope and contractual requirements.
- Consistently maintained a productivity rate of 92% in a fast-paced environment, even under high-pressure scenarios.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders, addressing concerns with professionalism and ensuring project objectives were aligned.
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
MyModular
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Specialized in designing electrical drawings for modular wiring systems, adapting standard drafts to suit specific project needs and requirements
- Played a pivotal role in understanding and implementing the DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) systems within modular wiring designs, ensuring modern lighting control solutions were integrated efficiently
- Utilized advanced tools like BlueBeam to create precision drafts tailored for modular wiring projects, ensuring the designs met both project specifications and industry standards
- Collaborated with the Design Manager in project planning, ensuring modular wiring designs were completed on schedule and within the defined scope
- Updated and maintained an extensive library of electrical components and symbols specific to modular wiring, improving design efficiency and consistency
- Engaged with project stakeholders, including clients and suppliers, to gather necessary modular wiring design requirements and provide clarifications on drafted designs.
Architectural Technician
Casa Branca Arquitetura e Reforma
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Over the span of three years, conceptualized and executed architectural designs for more than 60 projects, ensuring 95% adhered to customer specifications and budget constraints.
- Championed workplace safety protocols and environmental protection measures, resulting in a 20% reduction in safety incidents over a two-year period
- Consistently adhered to national and international standards, ensuring projects met rigorous compliance benchmarks
- Delivered bi-weekly status reports on an average of 5 ongoing projects at any given time, ensuring 96% of projects met both project and organizational goals. Identified and highlighted potential risks in 85% of these projects well ahead of time.
- Over the span of three years, swiftly resolved an average of 4 critical issues per project, ensuring 90% of the projects progressed without significant delays.
AutoCAD Draftsman
Concremat Engenharia e Tecnologia
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Utilized AutoCAD to create drawings for fabrication and construction that met all industry standards for accuracy and precision
- Collaborated with engineers and architects to ensure designs met all specifications and regulations
- Prepared layouts and templates to streamline the design process and reduce production costs
- Implemented robust construction and building code knowledge to ensure 100% compliance in all project documentation.
AutoCAD Draftsman
OTZ Engenharia
04.2007 - 06.2011
- Customer interface and on-site information acquisition, compiling the data to initiate the proposal.
- Expertise in the preparation of photographic reports, electronic modelling for volumetric study, technical, architectural and furniture detailing, as well as acting commonly in projects to improve building facilities of industrial organisations and laboratories.
- Emphasis on improvement of furniture design standards with checklist application to identify elementary items, providing optimisation of processes and excellence in services provided.
Education
Diploma of Project Management - Project Management
Australian Institute of Management
08.2024
Certificate IV in Building Design Drafting - Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
TAFE SA
12.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Architecture
UNISUAM
01.2014
Skills
- Relationship Management
- Documentation & Compliance
- Project Coordination
- Risk Management
- Contracts Administration
- Design Expertise
- Support to Construction Team
- Stakeholder Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Can-Do Attitude
- Technical Proficiency
- Commercial Project Management
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
National Design Manager
MyModular
03.2021 - Current
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
MyModular
06.2020 - 03.2021
Architectural Technician
Casa Branca Arquitetura e Reforma
02.2015 - 12.2017
AutoCAD Draftsman
Concremat Engenharia e Tecnologia
06.2011 - 08.2013
AutoCAD Draftsman
OTZ Engenharia
04.2007 - 06.2011
Diploma of Project Management - Project Management
Australian Institute of Management
Certificate IV in Building Design Drafting - Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
TAFE SA
Bachelor's Degree - Architecture
UNISUAM
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