Civil Engineering Draftsperson

Role and background

As an expert civil engineering drafter and quantity surveyor, I create precise plans for buildings, roads, and structures using point clouds (LiDAR, orthophotos), in accordance with industry standards. I am proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Cyclone, with a keen eye for detail and a strong focus on client requirements. My experience working with European companies demonstrates my professionalism and my ability to deliver rigorous, high-quality work.

## Professional Experience

### PROJECT MANAGER

May 2020–August 2022

At an outsourcing firm, managing projects in France and Africa

Responsible for 2D/3D digitization projects in the construction, infrastructure, utility networks (EDF/RTE), quarrying, and urban planning sectors in France, French overseas departments and territories (DOM-TOM), Switzerland, and Africa; I handle the complete management of technical projects, from preparation through production to the monitoring of deliverables derived from LiDAR point clouds and orthophotos.

I produce these plans in accordance with French (NF) and European standards.

I coordinate a multidisciplinary team, lead project management meetings, and serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring quality, adherence to deadlines, and compliance of deliverables.

On average, I manage 40 projects per year, achieving high client satisfaction and consistently meeting delivery deadlines.

### QUALITY MANAGER

December 2015–May 2020

At an outsourcing firm, I managed projects in France and the French overseas departments and territories

As an experienced 2D/3D digitization technician, I oversaw the production and quality control of plans for construction, infrastructure, utility networks (EDF/RTE), urban planning, and quarries in France, the French overseas departments and territories, and Brittany, using LiDAR data (static and dynamic) and orthophotos. I create 3D models for major projects such as Aéroville and Carrefour, contribute to the EPURE (SNCF) project, and process data for volume studies, all while providing technical guidance to a team and verifying that deliverables comply with NF norms and RTE standards. On average, I manage 50 projects per year with consistently compliant deliverables, recognized through internal promotions and high customer satisfaction.

### 2D/3D DRAFTSPERSON

Jan. 2014–Nov. 2015

At an outsourcing firm, I worked on projects in mainland France and the French overseas departments and territories (DOM-TOM).

As a 2D/3D drafting technician working in the fields of construction, utility networks (EDF/RTE), urban planning, and quarries in mainland France and the DOM-TOM, I produce technical drawings based on LiDAR data (static and dynamic) and orthophotos for infrastructure, urban planning, rail (EPURE – SNCF), and quarry projects.

I perform architectural surveys (floor plans, elevations, sections), filter and classify point clouds, digitize electrical networks, and produce drawings in accordance with established guidelines.

I apply NF standards to deliverables intended for the design or construction phases.

I handle approximately 100 projects per year with meticulous attention to detail, earning promotions and consistently high client satisfaction.

### 2D DRAFTSPERSON

Oct. 2013–Dec. 2013

At an outsourcing firm, working on French projects

As a drafter specializing in 2D digitization and point cloud processing, I participate in outsourcing projects such as the MOVO project, performing precise digitization of ground-based electrical networks and rigorous filtering of point clouds in MicroStation, ensuring the reliability of the layouts, compliance with LiDAR standards, and the quality of deliverables in a testing and technical validation environment.

### PROJECT ENGINEER

Jan. 2010–June 2013

EC/ACM, Madagascar

As a construction design and drafting technician, I lead public procurement studies and the design of architectural plans for public and private projects, working on road rehabilitation, school construction, road maintenance, and responses to requests for proposals, while ensuring compliance with technical, regulatory, and administrative requirements.

### TECHNICAL ADVISOR FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

August 2011

LAND O'LAKES, Inc., MAEP/USDA, Madagascar

As a hydraulic engineering technician specializing in water supply projects, I conduct pre-feasibility studies for rural infrastructure, particularly as part of the SALOHI — Strengthening and Accessing Livelihood Opportunities for Household Incomes—by analyzing needs and proposing appropriate, reliable, and sustainable water management solutions.

### DRAFTSPERSON AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Nov. 2008–Aug. 2009

EGBEXTRA, Madagascar

As the head of architectural and civil engineering studies, I led technical studies for infrastructure rehabilitation projects, particularly at demanding industrial sites such as HOLCIM and the STAR brewery, by conducting assessments, detailed plans, and technical recommendations for the upgrading and optimization of storage facilities, while adhering to operational, safety, and sustainability requirements.

### DRAFTSPERSON AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Jan. 2006–July 2008

ELTER S.A. INTERNATIONAL, Madagascar

As a technical draftsman specializing in the rehabilitation of national highways, I am responsible for producing road alignment plans and technical drawings of engineering structures for infrastructure projects such as the RNS12, creating precise and actionable documents (longitudinal profiles, cross-sections, construction details) in accordance with current standards and technical specifications, while ensuring the consistency, reliability, and quality of the deliverables.

### SITE SUPERVISOR

Jan. 2005–June 2005

VOLA Company, Madagascar

As an experienced building project manager, I supervised the construction and rehabilitation of complex projects for the French Development Agency (AFD), including two office buildings, a school administration residence, and two educational facilities, coordinating teams, monitoring the work, strict adherence to deadlines and the budget, and compliance with quality and safety standards, while optimizing the performance and sustainability of the structures.

### INTERNSHIP AS A SITE SUPERVISOR

July 2004–September 2004

MANOVO Engineering Firm, Madagascar

As a design engineer specializing in road construction, sanitation, building construction, and bridge engineering, I assessed and inspected infrastructure damaged by cyclones, analyze the damage, design appropriate rehabilitation solutions, and oversee their implementation, while ensuring compliance with technical standards and Malagasy public procurement procedures to guarantee the safety, durability, and functionality of the structures.

### INTERNSHIP AS A SITE SUPERVISOR

July 2001–September 2001

EC/ACM Construction Company, FIANARANTSOA, Madagascar

As an intern specializing in dirt roads and sanitation, I participated in the inspection of completed work to ensure compliance with technical standards and specifications, prepared detailed quantity surveys, and helped organize the job site to ensure smooth, safe, and on schedule, while developing my skills in project management and coordinating field teams.

## Skills

**Technical Skills**

- Scan-to-BIM & Point Cloud Processing (LiDAR) — 2D/3D modeling using static/dynamic LiDAR data and orthophotos

- Cross-platform software expertise — AutoCAD, MicroStation V8/V8i, Cyclone, ArcGIS

- Compliance with NF standards and European standards (RTE) — Reliability and accuracy of technical deliverables

- Management of international technical projects — France, Switzerland, French overseas departments and territories, Africa (up to 40–50 projects per year)

- Quality control and validation of deliverables — Ensuring compliance and accuracy of as-built drawings

**Personal Qualities**

- Rigor and attention to detail — Impeccable technical precision on high-stakes projects

- Multidisciplinary team leadership — Facilitating project management meetings, technical coordination

- Excellent client relations — Primary point of contact, consistently high client satisfaction

- Adaptability and operational flexibility — Responsiveness to the specific requirements of each project

- Performance management under pressure — Systematic adherence to deadlines across large project portfolios

**Strengths**

Precision and thoroughness: Proven ability to produce technical drawings with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring the reliability, consistency, and compliance of civil engineering construction drawings.

Adaptability: High flexibility in adapting to the specific requirements of each project as well as to adjustments made during implementation, in order to respond effectively and promptly to technical and operational needs.

## Degrees and Training

**Management Training**

2020–2022, at an outsourcing company in Madagascar

Year: 2020

Training Topics: Team Management, Time Management, Information Management, Change Management

**CPGU**

Feb. 2011, OTU (Office of Emergency Works), Antananarivo

Training Topic: Building Codes for Cyclone-Resistant Structures

**Advanced Technician’s Certificate in Civil Engineering (B.T.S. G.C.)**

Sept. 2004, Technical and Vocational Training Center in Civil Engineering—Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

**Technical High School Diploma in Construction (Bacc. Tech.)**

June 2002, Technical and Vocational High School—Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

**Technical Certificate in Quantity Surveying (B.T.)**

June 1999, Tsarafidy Technical and Vocational High School, Farafangana, Madagascar

**Certificate in Construction Site Management with a Specialization in Architectural Drafting (B.A.E.)**

June 1999, Tsarafidy-Farafangana Technical and Vocational High School, Madagascar

**First-Cycle Studies Certificate (B.E.P.C.)**

June 1997, Présentation de Marie Middle School, Manakara, Madagascar

**Certificate of Elementary Studies in French (C.E.E.F)**

June 1994, French School of Pangalanes-Manakara, Madagascar

At a glance

Field of expertise

Engineering & architecture

Experience

20 years of experience

Working languages

French · C1English · B2

Tools and software in use

Autocad — 20 yearsMicrostation V8/V8i — 10 yearsCyclone — 9 yearsrecap — 9 yearsArcGis — 2 years

Markets covered

France