Liam W

Senior Architect | BIM Coordinator

Sep 2025 - Present • 8 mos

I am a Senior Architect , where I lead the coordination and technical delivery of large-scale, multidisciplinary projects, primarily within international airport environments. I manage architectural output across multiple buildings simultaneously, ensuring full integration between architectural, structural, and building services through BIM platforms such as BIM360. My role focuses on producing and overseeing high-level technical documentation (LOD 350+), ensuring that all drawings are fully coordinated, compliant, and construction-ready. I work closely with engineering teams to resolve design conflicts, maintain drawing quality, and align project deliverables with programme requirements. I support project delivery through contract administration and formal documentation, including meeting minutes, reports, non-conformance notices, and risk tracking. I am actively involved in client and consultant coordination, participating in progress meetings, managing communication, and ensuring alignment across all stakeholders. On the construction side, I monitor contractor performance and compliance, assist with site instructions, and support the enforcement of OHS and project standards. I also contribute to project planning and scheduling by aligning consultant outputs with construction timelines. In addition, I assist in developing and implementing architectural standards, templates, and workflows within the office, while mentoring junior staff and supporting the improvement of overall team performance.

Head of Architectural Department

Feb 2025 - Sep 2025 • 7 mos

I served as Head of the Architecture Department and Principal Agent, where I led a team of architectural staff while managing over 20 concurrent projects at various stages of development. I was responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, contractors, and clients, ensuring alignment across all project deliverables. In my role as Principal Agent, I administered JBCC contracts, overseeing project progress, compliance, and contractual communication. I prepared and issued formal documentation such as meeting minutes, non-conformance notices, variation orders, risk logs, and extension of time assessments, ensuring all processes were properly recorded and enforced. I developed and implemented architectural standards and templates across the department, improving drawing quality, consistency, and compliance with SANS regulations. I also produced and reviewed technical drawings and specifications, resolving design issues through close coordination with structural, mechanical, electrical, and wet services consultants. I chaired weekly site and progress meetings, monitored contractor performance, and issued site instructions to maintain quality and compliance. I was responsible for project planning and scheduling, aligning consultant outputs with construction programmes and adjusting timelines where required. Additionally, I managed client relationships, presenting regular project reports, clarifying deliverables, and working to rebuild trust in the architectural service through improved communication and delivery. I also mentored and trained junior staff, delegating responsibilities while strengthening the overall capability of the team.