rdodgson

Experience

• Revit drafting and design management ReGear Drafting and Design Management · Full-time Jan 2012 – Present 14 yrs 5 mos undefined, NSW, Australia Design Manager & Founder at ReGear (Sydney), providing expert drafting and design management to establish solid project foundations.
  Integrates 13 years of international design leadership (Biwei Design, Shanghai) managing complex, full lifecycle projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors for clients like BHP Billiton and Bechtel.
  Core expertise includes:
  Advanced Revit/AutoCAD Drafting: Delivering customised, accurate models for timely, cost-effective solutions.
  Technical Detailing & Coordination: Proven ability in complex development coordination and precise documentation.
  Project Execution & Compliance: Ensuring regulatory adherence and optimized workflows from concept to construction (fit-out supervision).
  Collaborative Problem-Solving: Bridging technical expertise and stakeholder collaboration to advance projects efficiently.
  Current pivot includes Australian construction sector projects in a design office management role with recent expereince in leisure, Class two residential, and Additions, alterations, and refurbishment.
• BiWei BiWei - On site Architectural Design and Management · Self-employed Jan 2000 – Jan 2014 14 yrs Shanghai, Shanghai, China Biwei Design, Shanghai: Design and Project Management 1999 – 2012
  Managed diverse international design projects across Class 2 residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities (incl. stadiums, hi-rises, factories, labs, retail).
  Expertise in technical detailing, complex coordination, and construction management for global clients (e.g., BHP Billiton, Bechtel, Woods Bagot).
  Delivered full project lifecycle execution from concept to fit-out, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing workflows on large-scale developments.
  
  Core Roles: Drafter & Design Manager
  Core Skills: Drafting, Design Management, Project Execution, Operations Manager
  Technical Expertise: Technical Detailing, Revit, MS Project
  Key Strength: Coordinating Complex Developments
  Project Types: Class 2 Residential, Leisure, Sporting, Industrial
  Value Added: Workflow/Schedule Optimization, Regulatory Compliance
  Approach: Integrating Technical Expertise & Collaborative Problem-Solving