David J. Austin

Arlington, Texas ● 817-***-**** ● adif19@r.postjobfree.com ● www.linkedin.com/in/david-austin-72b6a5101 1

SUMMARY

Architectural Associate and Draftsman with over 16 years of practical architectural, construction, and mechanical drafting experience in serving customers by designing plans, maintaining, and perpetuating accurate template drawings and details for residential and light commercial construction. Fluent with AutoCAD, Archicad24, and other drawing software, and responsible for developing innovations that increase speed, efficiency, or simplicity within the design and drawing processes. EXPERIENCE

Architectural Associate

Nelson + Morgan Architects Inc., Denton, Texas 2018 - 2020

• Worked on small-to-large-scaled projects, with emphasis on residential new buildings and renovations, as well as redesigns of existing industrial commercial buildings

• Worked directly with architects, engineers, designers, contractors, clients, and municipalities

• Collaborated with supervisors and material suppliers to adhere to set codes and to maintain standards in construction projects

• Experienced in the use of AutoCAD, Archicad24, Sketch-Up, and other software programs to develop technically accurate, clean, and deliverable drawings

• Self-directed in the preparation of design plans, technical reports, and details for projects, as well as creating and continually updating project drawings lists

• Created and altered construction sketches and drawing with focus on collaboration with project managers and design consultants

• Possess thorough understanding of the building process including 2015 International Building Codes (IBC, IRC, IMC, IFC, IFGC, IECC), 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2019 National Electric Code and ANSI A117.1-09

• Excellent knowledge of material use and properties of wood, concrete, steel, etc.

• Possess the flexibility and ability to use creative thought processes while targeting timelines for multiple projects

Architectural Draftsman

Carlos Fernandez Architects, P.C., Irving, Texas 2016 - 2017

• Handled a variety of architectural projects from the construction of large-scale new buildings to the redesign of existing commercial buildings

• Integrated and worked with project managers, design consultants, and sub-contractors, to produce and alter drawings as required

• Created, edited, and updated standard details for use in projects

• Systematically saved sketches and drawings on the CAD server, kept the server organized, and updated project folders and files as jobs progress and revisions were made

• Printed CAD drawings in various formats and packages, and delivered them to the correct contact in a timely manner

• Was responsible for the redesign of some plans to achieve ultimate client satisfaction and final approval

• Developed strong understanding of the building process including International Building Codes Engineering Technician

Oak Creek Homes, Fort Worth, Texas 2014 - 2016

• Supported Process Engineers in establishing high yielding, cost effective processes based on project need and customer requirements

David J. Austin

Arlington, Texas ● 817-***-**** ● adif19@r.postjobfree.com ● www.linkedin.com/in/david-austin-72b6a5101 2

• Worked on the installation and repair of facility issues involving equipment such as pumps, HVAC, environmental systems, and plumbing

• Supported project managers and Technical Engineers with regulatory requirements including compliance with FDA, ISO, OSHA and various international monitoring requirements

• Communicated with vendors and contractors, and relayed all concerns to process area engineers involved with new builds

• Collaborated effectively with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Structural Technician

Jerald W. Kunkel Consulting Engineers LLC, Arlington, Texas 2008 - 2009 and 2011 - 2014

• Coordinated the preparation of advanced multi-discipline drawing sets as required for assigned projects, including coordination with technical, administrative, and other design staff

• Used AutoCAD, Photoshop, and other software programs to develop design drawings

• Assisted with design calculations, calculated quantities, reviewed technical specifications, and prepared cost estimates

• Wrote specifications, reviewed submittals, and coordinated project submissions

• Ensured quality assurance and quality control processes to improve the quality of deliverables and reduce design errors & omissions

Consulting Technician

Austin Custom Home Designs, San Antonio, Texas 2004 - 2008

• Created multiple designs for client’s homes and submitted them to the client and city for review

• Visited client onsite locations and prepared a 2D sketches of the structure using AutoCAD

• Managed project related documents

• Reviewed completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations TECHINCAL SKILLS

■ AutoCAD R-10 to 2017

■ Primavera (Project

Planner) P3 Construction

Management

■ Sketchup 3D design

■ MicroStation 95 (CAD)

■ Topo Graphic Designs

■ Archicad 24

■ Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop

■ Autodesk Land Development 2004

■ Lotus 1,2,3

■ Word, Excel, Power Point

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts & Sciences - Architecture/Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock - 2000 VOLUNTEER

Texas State Guard - Engineers Corps - Fort Worth, Texas 2017 to Present

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