SALIM BRAIMAH
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Technician
kas estate ghana limited
Accra, Ghana
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Developed detailed drawings and specifications for residential, commercial, and industrial building projects.
- Analyzed existing structures for potential remodeling or expansion opportunities.
- Conducted research on sustainable building materials and methods.
- Consulted with clients regarding their needs and preferences for a project.
- Provided guidance to contractors during construction phase of projects.
- Assisted in the selection of appropriate fixtures, finishes, and furnishings for interior spaces.
- Developed site plans that consider topography, drainage patterns, vegetation, access roads, utilities.
- Utilized computer-aided design software to create drawings with exact dimensions.
- Collaborated with architects to ensure that structural integrity is maintained in designs.
- Inspected completed projects prior to client acceptance to ensure quality standards are met.
- Organized paperwork related to zoning applications, permits, contracts.
- Coordinated subcontractors such as electricians and plumbers throughout the duration of a project.
- Identified problems or discrepancies between original plans and actual construction results.
- Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed.
- Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team and construction manager.
- Completed formal design intent and construction documentation.
- Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
- Supervised team of project architects and CADD technicians throughout entire project.
- Conducted on-site visits to construction sites to monitor plan compliance.
- Planned residences, office buildings or factories in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Accra Polytechnic
Accra, Ghana09-2008
Skills
- Detail Drawings
- Blueprints Schematics
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Project Management
- Design And Specification Planning
- Construction Layout
- Building Site Supervision
- Renovation Assessment
- Building Upkeep
- Construction Project Management
- Project Documentation
- Computer-Assisted Diagnostics
- Design Build
- Construction Supervision
- Documentation
- Analytical Thinking
- Assembly Drawing
- Blueprint Reading
- New Construction
Affiliations
- I am a hands-on individual, self motivated, a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude who is willing to work hard and seeks to leverage these skills within a forward thinking organization. Previous employment and experiences have developed many transferable skills in me in supervisory, excellence in building construction, analytical and strategic planning, negotiating and time management skills, essential to the provision and maintenance of standard service delivery.
Certification
- Higher National Diploma in Building Technology (2nd Class Upper Division).
- N.V.T.I. Certificate Grade (I) and (II) in Building Draughtsmanship.
- Senior Secondary Certificate Examination.
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Building Technician
kas estate ghana limited
01.2020 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Accra Polytechnic