Residential Construction Drafter

• Jun 2021 - Present

Engineering Technician

• Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

Engineering and BIM services for the VA Central Iowa. Engineering and BIM services for the VA Central Iowa.

Mechanical Designer & BIM Coordinator

• May 2015 - Dec 2020

MECHANICAL DESIGNER & BIM COORDINATOR (since 2019): Deliver creative design and produce drawings and specifications for a team of nine engineers with collaboration between mechanical, structural, electrical, architectural, and civil disciplines. Drive BIM execution, model coordination, maintenance, and quality control. >>> Reduced Revit errors by 50% by implementing a BIM model maintenance schedule based on design milestones. >>> Awarded BIM Coordinator position due to consistent identification of potential issues and creative resolutions. >>> Selected as Job Captain for consistently assuring quality control of drawing sets across disciplines by collaborating with project partners to pre-plan, identify and manage risk, and mitigate constraints on all stages of the project. • Create 2D and 3D construction drawings and plans, detailing, as-builts, and existing conditions with CADD software, scans, maps, blueprints, and drone data. • Collaborate and support coordination of vendors, contractors, and public agencies, including researching and negotiating submittals, change orders, and additions keeping costs within budget. • Research codes for projects in commercial, educational, industrial, agricultural, health care, and public sectors ensuring incorporation of applicable federal, state, municipal codes, permits, and standards. • Participate in inspections and fieldwork to monitor contractor adherence to construction plans and report deficiencies, non-conformance, safety issues, quality control issues, and opportunities for improvement. Show less

Right-of-Way Agent

• Mar 2007 - Aug 2012

Delivered project coordination, easement acquisition, title research, and damage negotiation.>>> Commended for acquisitions being consistently under budget and quickly building rapport with landowners to aid in future negotiations.>>> Chosen to provide mentoring to junior agents and colleagues on successful negotiation practices.• Managed the process documentation for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits, and other filings necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical, gas, and wind transmission and distribution. Served as liaison between internal departments and landowners.• Prepared/maintained/revised property owners’ files, right of way maps, records, drawings, and exhibits and reports.• Managed complicated negotiations for land rights and damage claims providing fair settlements to landowners while staying within budget.• Drafted documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase, and other documents necessary to acquire adequate rights for transmission and distribution facilities. Show less

Claims Case Manager

• Mar 2007 - Aug 2012

Adjudicated all liability claims against the utility company in the four-state territory.>>> Implemented liability and risk management training of colleagues reducing number of claims and payout by 25%.>>> Chosen for Emergency Management Team due to responsiveness, safety awareness, and planning abilities.>>> Acknowledged as the go-to expert and resource for field personnel with customer interaction issues. Provided 24/7 availability to managers for issues occurring on 2nd and 3rd shifts.• Investigated all claims of property and casualty damage by conducting site inspections, securing evidence, interviewing claimants and witnesses, and analyzing tariffs, codes, regulations, and laws. • Demonstrated knowledge of contract law and indemnity clauses used to determine liability between the contractors and the company.• Negotiated settlements and developed defense strategies with counsel while serving as a company representative.• Developed and provided root-cause analysis and risk and safety assessments leading to reductions in injuries and property damage. Show less