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RODGER VAN RAALTE

Milton

Summary

I am a dynamic Senior Architectural Draftsman with extensive experience in, and a passion for, the residential sector. Highly proficient in ArchiCAD, I bring meticulous project management, and a collaborative spirit, ensuring high-quality design and documentation from concept to completion.

I am highly committed to adhering to all codes and standards for successful project delivery, and I highly value tight quality control.

I also value a great office culture, and enjoy the social and team-building dynamic of good people working towards good outcomes for our clients, and for our families.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Architectural Technician

Cottee Parker Architects
West End
05.2022 - Current

Operating ArchiCAD V24

Large commercial retail and high-rise residential work

Concept to contract design and documentation

Freelance Architectural Draftsman

Self-employed
Wakerley
03.2020 - 05.2022

Operating ArchiCAD V22

Small private residential projects

BA documentation

Contract Senior CAD Technician

Towill Design
Hawthorne
05.2019 - 03.2020

Operating ArchiCAD V22

Schools, heritage residential

Concept to contract documentation

Senior Architectural Draftsman

Elevation Architecture
Newstead
06.2018 - 05.2019

Operating ArchiCAD V20

Full documentation involvement from inception to completion

Aged care, kindergarten, commercial fitout, service station

Liaised with clients, consultants, contractors and applicable local authorities

Senior CAD Technician

Stylemaster Homes
Milton
03.2017 - 05.2018

Operating ArchiCAD V20

Contract documentation of volume housing

Included masterplanning integration

Senior Architectural Draftsman

Residential Drafting Group
Loganholme
07.2016 - 03.2017

Operating ArchiCAD V20

Preparation of contract documentation for volume housing projects

Masterplanning

Development of office ArchiCAD template

CAD Manager and Project Leader

Elevation Architecture
Newstead
07.2009 - 06.2015

CAD Manager, operating and managing ArchiCAD V14 - V17

Improvement of office CAD and drafting standards and implementation of streamlined CAD template and systems

Development of construction detail template

Multi-residential, high-end residential, aged care, schools, churches, residential renovations, mining camps and modular design

Liaised with clients, consultants, contractors and applicable local authorities

Senior Architectural Draftsman

The Group, ML Design, Cottee Parker Architects, LVO Architecture, Adsett Lillis Architects
Brisbane
05.2002 - 06.2009

Operating various versions of ArchiCAD

Various projects including small residential additions and alterations as well as full concept to completion detached houses

Architectural Draftsman

McCoy & Wixon Architects, Tim Barton Architect
New Zealand
01.1992 - 03.2001

Commenced work manual drafting

Starting on ArchiCAD V4.5

Various small commercial, education, hospital, high-end residential projects

Concept to completion design and documentation

Extensive site and client coordination

Education

NZCAD - Architectural Drafting

Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, New Zealand
03-1994

Skills

  • Highly experienced ArchiCAD operator
  • Extensive residential design and documentation experience
  • Intimate knowledge of all codes and standards
  • Project management
  • Site and contract administration
  • Masterplanning
  • A passion for working in a highly collaborative team
  • Meticulous and fastidious

Affiliations

I have a keen passion for movies, martial arts, music, serving in my church, and enjoying as much time with my partner, children, and friends as much as I can.

References

Quentin Cooper

Former CAD Manager at Stylemaster Homes

0468 998 275

Kevin Hall

Director at Residential Design Group

0402 278 207

Hugo Riveros

CAD Manager at Elevation Architecture

0414 426 958

Timeline

Senior Architectural Technician

Cottee Parker Architects
05.2022 - Current

Freelance Architectural Draftsman

Self-employed
03.2020 - 05.2022

Contract Senior CAD Technician

Towill Design
05.2019 - 03.2020

Senior Architectural Draftsman

Elevation Architecture
06.2018 - 05.2019

Senior CAD Technician

Stylemaster Homes
03.2017 - 05.2018

Senior Architectural Draftsman

Residential Drafting Group
07.2016 - 03.2017

CAD Manager and Project Leader

Elevation Architecture
07.2009 - 06.2015

Senior Architectural Draftsman

The Group, ML Design, Cottee Parker Architects, LVO Architecture, Adsett Lillis Architects
05.2002 - 06.2009

Architectural Draftsman

McCoy & Wixon Architects, Tim Barton Architect
01.1992 - 03.2001

NZCAD - Architectural Drafting

Otago Polytechnic

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