Dasha Tapa
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Innovative Senior Project Architect with extensive experience leading large-scale architectural projects from concept to completion. Known for strong team leadership and project management capabilities, I excel in guiding multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding project outcomes. My approach focuses on fostering collaboration, mentoring team members, and driving projects to success through effective planning, communication, and risk management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Architect
Ignite Architects
08.2021 - Current
Arch Graduate - Senior Project Architect
DLM Architects
01.2014 - 08.2021
- Lead, and manage multiple project teams through architectural design processes from initial concept design right through to construction observation for Education projects ranging in value from $1m - $25m
- Coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Manage design issues registers, lead project coordination meetings and safety in design workshops
- Maintain accurate records of project activities, decisions and communications
- Develop and ensure adherence to project plans, budgets, and timelines
- Manage fees, variations and maintaining financial project health
- Issue / review invoices and payment claims
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients. Manage client expectations and maintain strong, long-term relationships
- Monitor construction progress to ensure it aligns with design intent and specifications.
- Resolve construction-related issues in collaboration with contractors, manage RFI registers
- Prepare and present project status reports, site observation reports to clients and contractors
- Ensure all project deliverables meet the firm's quality standards and client expectations
- Assist in the development of proposals and presentations for new project opportunities
Education
MARC Prof (Hons) Masters of Architecture
Auckland University
01-2011
BAS Bachelor of Architecture
Auckland University
01-2009
Skills
- NZ registered Architect
- Communication & leadership
- Team management
- Design management
- Project management
- Consultant coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team mentorship
- Risk management
- Knowledge of NZ building codes & regulations
- Client relationship
- Budget management
- Financial acumen
- Site observation
- Procore
- Revit
- Archicad
- Photoshop
Hobbies
- Photography
- Hiking
- Foodie
Timeline
Senior Project Architect
Ignite Architects
08.2021 - Current
Arch Graduate - Senior Project Architect
DLM Architects
01.2014 - 08.2021
MARC Prof (Hons) Masters of Architecture
Auckland University
BAS Bachelor of Architecture
Auckland University
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