Saima Shaikh

• Creating accurate CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
• Seamlessly integrating and working with the technical team, construction team, design consultants, and subcontractors, to produce and alter drawings.
• Managing and organising CAD drawings.
• Printing of CAD drawings in various formats and packages - delivering them to the correct contact in a timely manner.
• Thinking creatively and critically to support the project team in the design process, to create sketches and drawings that work.
• Creating and continually updating project drawings lists.
• Systematically saving sketches and drawings on our CAD server; keeping the server organised; updating project folders and files as jobs progress and revisions are made.
• Exhaustively reviewing and checking internal sketches and drawings, and those from consultants, for errors before being sent out.
• Seeking clarity and understanding from Engineers and Project Managers when not certain about something.
• Organising and uploading drawings to web-based storage sites/collaboration project sites to share drawings.
• Take no unreasonable risks, action or inaction that may cause harm in the workplace.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Courses Taught

SARC 362: Introduction to Practice and Management

BILD 361: Project Management

SARC 121: Introduction to Built Environment Technology

BILD 262: Project Management Cost Planning

SARC 222: Structural Systems

• Communication with the clients about their expectations, requirements, and budget leads the information towards design.
• Development of architectural drawings, including presentation and working drawings, 3D modelling, and rendering; worked with the consultant team and ensured that necessary changes were made as and when required during the Planning and execution processes.
• Compilation and analysis of site data about geographical and ecological features, landforms, soil, vegetation, visual characteristics and human-made structures to prepare land use and development recommendations and environmental impact statements.
• Preparing reports, site plans, specifications and cost estimates for land development, showing location and details of proposals, including ground modelling, structures, and accessibility.
• Maintain a high level of understanding with clients and contractors to give information regarding building designs, materials and estimated building execution times.
• Preparing project documentation, including sketches and scale drawings, and integrating structural, electrical, mechanical and aesthetic elements in final designs.
• Written specifications and contract documents for use by builders and stakeholders on behalf of clients.
• Inspecting construction work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and quality standards.

• Creative, energetic and result-driven educator who utilizes a very interactive approach to teach the art of architecture and design subjects with extensive experience in the professional market.
• Develop and implement innovative instructional methods.
• Supervise and support teaching assistants;
• Guide, lead and mentor students in research projects.
• Create, innovate and implement career enhancement programs and activities.

• Adapt at developing comprehensive teaching plans, conducting lectures and working directly with students on improving their knowledge and creating unique projects that allow students to show off their skills.
• Participate in departmental and institutional activities;
• Serve and support functional activities of departmental committees.
• Assess, review and evaluate student activities and progress.
• Evaluate, monitor, and mentor student academic progress.