Amal A.
Senior Architectural Designer
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Amal A. is a seasoned Senior Architectural Designer/Technologist with an extensive 14+ years of experience in the Canadian architecture landscape. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Amal excels in leading construction documentation projects from concept to construction administration across a variety of sectors including residential, institutional, and commercial spaces. Amal is a proficient Revit user and has demonstrated expertise in building-code compliance with comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, Alberta Building Code, and National Building Code. Experienced in coordinating directly with municipal authorities and clients, Amal provides end-to-end project management as a freelance BIM Coordinator, effectively managing project deliverables and timelines. Amal’s recent Calgary-based projects highlight a deep familiarity with the Alberta Building Code and the Calgary permitting process. Technical skills include expert BIM coordination, advanced 3D design reviews, and skilled structural metal framing. A dedicated professional, Amal has successfully executed multi-family, townhouse, and single-family projects, ensuring compliance and quality at every phase.
Experience
Architectural Designer/Technologist / BIM Coordinator (Senior)
Freelance · 2026 — PresentManage full project lifecycles for residential clients while serving as the primary contact for scope, timelines, and deliverables. Produce complete Revit-based construction documentation sets and coordinate with clients, consultants, and municipal reviewers on code compliance and permit readiness.Architectural Designer/Technologist (Senior)
Zeidler Architecture Inc. · 2024 — 2026Prepare and assemble complete working drawing packages, including Design Development, Building Permit, and Construction Documents for mid-to-high-rise residential and commercial projects. Collaborate with architects and consultants to clarify design objectives and turn design intent into code-compliant Construction Documents. Support construction administration by reviewing shop drawings, coordinating in the field, and issuing change orders.Architectural Designer/Technologist (Senior)
ZO1 Ltd. · 2021 — 2024Create comprehensive working drawing packages for mid-to-high-rise residential towers, successfully achieving zero permit rejections on all submissions. Conduct clash detection through 3D design reviews to proactively prevent coordination conflicts, and utilize MWF software to detail structural metal framing, ensuring documentation reflects site execution accurately.Architectural Designer/Technologist (Intermediate)
WZMH Architects · 2020 — 2021Prepare full working drawing sets and permit documentation for two-storey office buildings with underground parking. Implement cloud-based 3D scanning to create precise as-built drawings, enhancing efficiency in renovation and new construction processes.Architectural Designer/Technologist (Intermediate)
Moriyama & Teshima Architects · 2018 — 2020Design and detail multi-storey institutional and office buildings, including documentation for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. Develop comprehensive documentation packages from Design Development through construction while maintaining coordination quality across multi-consultant project teams through systematic clash detection.Architectural Designer/Technologist (Intermediate)
Premier Project Consultant · 2014 — 2018Manage full documentation processes for multi-storey mixed-use residential, office, and industrial projects from concept to pre-execution. Conduct research to inform product and material selection for building envelope components and systems for mid/high-rise construction.Architectural Designer
Global Warming Prevention Inc. · 2010 — 2014Deliver complete project documentation for over 20 townhouse units, childcare facilities, and a six-storey condominium on projects valued at $20M–$30M. Oversee projects from initial client concepts to full pre-execution documentation while establishing rigorous process discipline directly with clients.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Pathway into Sustainability & Energy SectorHumber College · 2013 — Present
- Engineering Language & Technical InformationConestoga College · 2010 — Present
- Bachelor of Engineering and Architecture (Honours)Khartoum University