Manuel Jose Ventajar

I received a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture in the Philippines from Far Eastern University.

Since graduating, I joined a Landscape Architecture firm and took part of numerous large scale projects in China & Hong Kong. During this time, I lead a team of landscape designer, drafter, and graphic artist in completing landscape design packages from conceptual, design development up to construction phase.

In 2014, I moved to Singapore to work in a Property Development and Construction company and get involved in some Residential Development projects.

Passionate in design with over a decade of diversified working experience in Design built environment. He has a wide knowledge in computer Software, Architectural Detailing and 3D Visualization.

In my spare time, I enjoys running, cycling, basketball, music and travel.

•Kingsford Development Pte. Ltd.

Address: 111 North Bridge Road #14-05, Peninsula Plaza, Singapore 179098

Position: Architectural Draftsman / Graphic Designer for Marketing

Date: July 2014 – Present

Projects: Slim Barracks Rise Residential Flat Development (2022 - Present)

  Normanton Park Residential Development (2019 - Present)

  Kingsford Waterbay Residential Development (2016 - 2019)

  Kingsford Hillview Peak Condominium Development (2014 - 2016)

• Support In-house Interior designer in preparing drawings for Tender

• Assist Archi Manager to issue RFA/RFI/RAM reply to Main Contractor

• Assist Marketing Manager in overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, promotional needs, such as displays, logos, or imagery for print and digital uses including banner ads, website graphics, magazine advertorials, etc.

• Produce Architectural shop drawings submissions for consultants approval.

• Produce Structural drawings (Metal) for ST submission and BCA approval.

• Prepare Fabrication drawings and Material quantities

• Liaise with sub-contractors, suppliers, site supervisors and general workers.

• To propose the most suitable solution/detail for use

• Prepare As-built drawings

• Established company’s drawing standards.

• Manage files for documentation

• VHS Philippines Pte Ltd (Support arm of Belt Collins International HK Limited)

(Planning, Landscape Architecture)

Address: Makati City, Philippines

Position: Job Captain/Lead CAD

Date: Sep 2008 – February 2014

• Finalizes the CAD Base Plan Layout, tracing from the Concept drawings and Design sketches with Project Manager and Designers supervision.

• Manage the overall production from Conceptual Design Stage, Design Development up to Construction Stage.

• Implements Design instructions from Project Manager or Designer, and supports the team in all other aspects of productions.

• Acts as a mentor of CAD drafters on proper implementation of the company’s CAD standards and guidelines, reviews and monitors assigned tasks to CAD drafters.

•BCA Academy

  Address: 200 Braddell Rd, Singapore 579700

  Specialist Diploma in Architectural Technology

  Date: May 2021 – March 2022

  Merit Award

•Far Eastern University

  Address: Nicanor Reyes St. Sampaloc, Manila Philippines

  Bachelor of Science in Architecture

  Date: June 2002-April 2008

•Catholic School of Pacita

  Address: Binan, Laguna Philippines

  Secondary

  Date: June 1998-March 2002

•Catholic School of Pacita

  Address: Binan, Laguna Philippines

  Primary

  Date: June 1992-March 1998