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Louis Zhao is a seasoned architect with extensive experience in architectural design, construction management, and project leadership. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from Unitec Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Architectural studies degree from Unitec Institute of Technology. With a strong background in Autocad, Rhino 3D, and other CAD software, Louis has worked on various projects, including facade design, glass project management, and construction management.

Experience

  • Wight Aluminium
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Project Manager
      • May 2023 - Present
      • Auckland, New Zealand

  • NZWindows
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Commercial Project Manager
      • Feb 2022 - Apr 2023
      • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Heco Group
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Design Manager
      • Jul 2021 - Feb 2022
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      ■ Managing and leading a design team which includes 8xDesigners, 1xEngineer, keeping the team motivated and organized.■ Preparing contract agreement indicates the time and cost of design package for client to assist their preliminary design and for-consent drawings.■ Prioritizing the work for design team, ensure the agreed delivery dates are met as per in-house design program and within allowed design budget.■ Reviewing project documentations including contracts, scope mark-ups, architectural/structural drawing sets and specifications to ensure the shop drawings meet the requirements.■ Liaising with client, architect, facade engineer, main-contractor and supplier including managing client’s expectations, coordinating with in-house facade engineer, site team and fabrication team closely in order to deliver the design package as per client’s requirements.■ Managing and reviewing the design & PS1 from quality, buildability, time and cost perspectives■ Resolving design and construction issues■ Providing professional advices on building codes compliance, product selection andweathertightness of building envelope■ Answering design/specification queries raised from potential clients via phone and email■ Engage third party for preparing REVIT models for various systems and projects■ Attend design meetings and site meetings■ Arrange design meeting with subcontractor and site team, preparing meeting agenda and minutes■ Preparing company systems’ compliance path according to building codes with engineer

  • Symonite Panels Limited
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Design Manager
      • May 2021 - Feb 2022
      • Auckland, New Zealand

    • New Zealand
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager/Facade Design Manager
      • Nov 2020 - May 2021

      -Oversee and manage the end to end process of the facade design function-Lead the facade design team and keep the team motivated and organized -Reviewing project documentations including contracts, scope mark-ups, architectural/engineering drawing sets and specifications to ensure the shop drawing meet the requirements.-Liaising with client, architect, facade engineer, main-contractor and supplier including managing client’s expectations, coordinating with in-house facade engineer, site team and fabrication team closely in order to deliver the design package as per client’s requirements.-Responsible for the management of all aspects of projects from initial concept through to the completion and payment of the sale.-Maintain professional and respectful communication with all supplier, industry contacts, stakeholders and clients.-Create and maximize the growth of existing sales opportunities for residential architectural and commercial clients.-Provide builders with details required regarding aluminum system and building requirements.-Complete site measures as required.-Produce site instructions details to enable production of items in the factory.-Liaise between site contact, production team and installers to ensure communication and expectations are clear for all parties.-Ensure post-delivery / installation is completed.-Complete a post-delivery inspection/quality check.-Follow up with customer to ensure payments are made as required

    • Senior Facade Designer
      • Nov 2018 - Nov 2020

      -Provide 2D/3D drafting using CAD software in delivering Shop Drawing packages for Facade/curtain wall projects-coordinate PS1 Design with engineer-Monitor modeling and maintain direct communications with Architects, Clients, Engineers, Project Leaders etc and update drawing.-Produce details of facade systems based on architectural sketches.-Coordinate and monitor submission schedules to ensure production of deliverable to agreed timelines.-Coordinate with relevant parties to raise/resolve project related issues which could affect the delivery of the documentation-Maintain internal document control of drawing-Review and evaluate design deliverables to ensure build-ability and compliance, liaising with the client’s design team and specialist suppliers

  • Metro Performance Glass
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Glazing Project Superviser
      • Dec 2016 - Nov 2018
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      -Conducts glass/glazing project management and installation support.-Prepares glass documentation and glass production drawings.-Site-measuring glass/glazing projects.-Coordinates with clients,builders and sub-contractor for installation.

  • Sharpeye Glass Ltd
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Design Team Lead/Senior CAD Draftsman/Site measurer
      • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      -Provide design and client solutions for glass project.-Prepares glass project shop drawing for Frameless Glass balustrade/Fence system, Glass Canopy System, Glass Curtain Wall system, Glass Shopfronts&Doors and other glass systems.-Supervising and executing activities including creation of CAD Graphics, design&site survey of glass projects.-Coordinates with Engineers and Consultants for PS1 design, Product development and testing.-Coordinates with clients, builders and sub-contractor for installation.-Prepares material list and glass production drawing.

  • CCDI GROUP
    • Shanghai, China
    • Architecture Graduate/ Facade Design Coordinator
      • Dec 2011 - Jan 2015
      • Shanghai, China

      -Work one-to-one ratio of commercial high-rise building design project.-Prepares Plans, Elevations, Sections, Schedules, Details and Specifications.-Assist Principle Architect in preparation of façade design drawing and specification.-Represents the company based on projects to coordinate with the façade consultant/designer/ engineer for façade design as per Architectural intent, specification, requirement & client’s approval.-Review and check façade shop drawings-Coordinate with primary structure engineer for façade support structure design.

    • Engineer’s assistant
      • Mar 2008 - Nov 2011

      Spend most of my school holidays to assist my dad who is a chartered professional engineer through his career and now as a construction project director specialty in infrastructure design and construction project management, passive building design and HVAC system.Assist my mom on engineering drafting projects. She is a chartered professional electrical engineer who is focused on high-rise building and large scale commercial project design and the senior consultant of the Qingdao City Council.So proud of them.

Education

  • 2015 - 2016
    Unitec Institute of Technology
    Master of Architecture - MArch, Architecture
  • 2010 - 2011
    Unitec Institute of Technology
    Bachelor of Architectural studies, Architecture
  • 2008 - 2010
    Shandong University of Architecture and Engineering
    Bachelor of Architecture - BArch, Architecture

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