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Usman Sidi Bala

Usman Sidi Bala

Architect
Kano,Kano

Summary

Cultivates lasting client rapport to build trust and foster satisfaction.

Astute professional highly skilled in conceptual design and sustainable building design. A talented individual offering dynamic skills and a passion for working on successful commercial projects.

desiring an Architectural Designer position with an exciting company.

Innovative Architectural Designer highly skilled in solving technical and design problems utilizing established standards. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of schematics and space planning is highly sought.

Accomplished Architectural Designer with more than 20 years incorporating sustainable solutions into projects. Dedicated to innovation and creating dynamic, unique final products. Expert in Commercial/ Residential buildings.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Architectural Designer

Design Estate Solution And Associates
Kano, Kano
03.2007 - Current
  • Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom homes.
  • Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
  • Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
  • Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified design sets planned for each stage of work including as-built designs and final building information models (BIM).
  • Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
  • Managed difficult customers with poise, compassion and support and resolved issues efficiently.
  • Advised clients on issues and options negatively affecting completion dates and suggested ways to keep project under budget.
  • Created graphic renderings and models using Revit, Sketchup, Vray and Lumion.
  • Met with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals.
  • Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Discussed zoning laws, fire regulations and building codes with city and county government agencies.
  • Worked closely with security engineers and private sector firms under contract with agency.
  • Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets.

Draftsman/ Site Supervisor

Nomad Associate Consultants
Kano, Kano
01.1993 - 12.2001
  • Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions and site visits.
  • Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
  • Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
  • Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
  • Analyzed component and system details to resolve design problems.
  • Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.

Education

High School Diploma -

School Of Technology ( Kano Polytechnics)
Matan Fada, Nassarawa LGA; Kano

Skills

    Technical Architecture Design

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Accomplishments

Design & Construction of two story residential house at GRA Maiduguri, Borno State.

  • Supervised team of 30 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved Issues which led to Results.

NYSC Service at Kano State Urban & Planning Development authority(KNUPDA), Kano

Construction of Library complex at Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri Borno State 2015.

Construction of 10 Housing units; four bed room duplex at University Of Maiduguri, Borno State.

Design & Construction of 10 Housing Unit at Nassarawa GRA Kano State.

Design & Construction Of Private Hospital at Gandun Sarki, Tarauni LGA; Kano State

Design & Construction of Shopping Mall at Hotoro, Kumbotso LGA; Kano State.

And over 1000 3d Designs.

Software

Revit

AutoCad

Sketchup

Vray

Lumion

Timeline

Architectural Designer

Design Estate Solution And Associates
03.2007 - Current

Draftsman/ Site Supervisor

Nomad Associate Consultants
01.1993 - 12.2001

High School Diploma -

School Of Technology ( Kano Polytechnics)

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