Dave A. Forbes

***** ****** ***** ***** *******, TX 77084 281-***-**** bu8qov@r.postjobfree.com

AUTOCAD/SOLIDWORKS DRAFTER

A design drafter with a 14-year record of success overseeing all phases of construction documents and solidworks projects for private-sector clients. Experience includes assembly layout and coordination of single, multifamily and commercial projects backed by strong credentials and a proven history of on-time, on-budget, and high-quality project.

Key Skills

- Proficient in AutoCAD

-SolidWorks

- Construction Projects

-Infrastructure Improvement

Projects - Site development

-QA/QC/Field architecture

-Change Order Management -Budgeting & Cost Controls

-Bidding/Estimating/Proposals

-Environmental Remediation Projects

Employment Summary

DAF DESIGN STUDIO (Houston, TX) Project Designer / Manager, 06/05 to 03/11

-Met and consulted with clients

-Designed all project drawings and made corrections (redline) for CAD operators to complete

-Managed all phases of architecture drawings, projects, and construction

-Code analysis for site plans, single family (housing) and multi-family (apartments, condos, and townhouse)

-Facilitated construction document drawings/projects to the city for permits: such as building, construction

-Coordinated with other professional consultants on current projects such as: Civil, MEP, and Structural Engineers; Landscape architects; Fire-protection; and Alarm personnel

-Site analysis: evaluated site conditions to determine the project’s design and elevation levels

-Provide 3D drawing (solidworks) in Piping, Pressure Vessels and structural such as gears, machinery parts/block, joint assemblies, and layout assemblies

CLERKLEY WATKINS GROUP (Houston, TX) Project Assistant, 08/04 to 06/05

-Site analysis: evaluated site conditions to determine the project’s design and elevation levels

-Code analysis for site plans, single family (housing) and multi-family (apartments, condos, and townhouse) projects

-Redesigned single family house plans and created construction documents for permits and build.

-Developed multi-family project drawings such as apartments, condos, and townhouses for construction documents

-Consistently exceeded margin goals and client expectations.

STEINBERG DESIGN COLLABORATIVE (Houston TX) AutoCAD Drafter 03/01 to 08/04

-Code analysis for site plans, single family(housing) and multi-family(apartments, condos, and townhouse) projects

-Developed multi-family project drawings such as apartments, condos, and townhouses for construction documents

-Budgets ranged from ($2mil to $60mil)

Project Highlights

Multi-Family Projects (2006 to 2008) Budgets: $5M to $30M

Served as the primary designer and the project manager of a luxury upscale apartment “Bayou Place”

Active Senior Living Projects (2004 to 2005) Budgets: $2M to $5M

Worked as the AutoCAD operator and project assistant manager for an Active Adult Assisted Living apartment

Upscale High Rise Condos Projects (2001 to 2004) Budgets: $450K to $75M

The completion of various construction projects such as Ventana Midtown, Allen Parkway, Enclave and Calais

Education & Certifications

JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITY (Providence, R.I) AS in Computerized Drafting, May 1996

LONESTAR COLLEGE CYFAIR (Houston, TX) Certified in SolidWorks

LONESTAR COLLEGE CYFAIR (Houston, TX) AS in Mechanical Engineer Technology , (In progress)

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