Nathan Beckman
Structural Engineer at Newport Consulting Engineers- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Newport Consulting Engineers
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Australia
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Engineering Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Structural Engineer
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Oct 2018 - Present
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Structural Engineer
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Jun 2017 - Oct 2018
Detailed analysis, documentation and design of all structural works; onsite inspections and problem solving; maintenance and initiation of client relationships. Key Accomplishments and Skills - Design and documentation of residential, architectural and commercial structures including: buildings, foundations and soil retaining structures, using reinforced concrete, steel, timber and masonry. - In-depth structural analysis using programs such as SpaceGass, Hyne and Strand7. - Comprehensive understanding of Australian Standards and construction processes. - Structural steel design and documentation of all buildings for the recently completed Yarrabilba State School project. - Structural reports and maintenance projects for the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital. - Managing drafters and engineers to deliver multiple projects efficiently whilst coordinating and balancing the needs of internal and external stakeholders. - Attending and organising onsite inspections and meetings. - Maintaining and building relationships with clients, architects and contractors through excellent communication skills. - Conducting and compiling structural integrity reports for clients. - Design and documentation of industrial and commercial portal frame sheds using hot rolled and cold formed materials including connection details, member analysis and footing designs in cyclonic and non-cyclonic wind regions. - Empire Estate industrial complex, design and documentation of tilt panel wall commercial buildings.
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Stoddart Group
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Australia
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Engineer – Design & Construction Detailer
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Jan 2016 - Jun 2017
Project definition, tendering, engineering and detailed designs, technical documentation, construction and site supervision and management.Key Accomplishments and Skills- Project lead on a 3,000 home project including design of standard frame modules, complete engineering design for individual customised frames, member sizes, connection details, tie downs; management of shop detailing team in the Philippines; complete responsibility for construction including pricing, construction specifications, client liaison and regular site visits, construction variations and certification documentation. I was responsible for developing the tender for this particular project.- Proven track record with fast track promotions. - Reviewing designs for structural competency for residential and commercial steel frame construction for over 100 projects.- Developed standard details and technical documentation to improve consistency and efficiency throughout the company.- Building strong business relationships with clients and stakeholders.- Extensive use of computer modelling packages, including AutoCAD and Vertex, to deliver a high standard of work and comprehensive designs.- Development of project management skills, both in office and on site.
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Senior Cost Estimator
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Oct 2014 - Jan 2016
Quantity take-offs and quoting for residential and commercial jobs.Key Accomplishments and Skills- Scheduled material and equipment purchases and deliveries.- Promoted to senior estimator within six months of commencement.- Quantified complex designs and construction processes, resulting in competitive and accurate quotes which were accepted at tender.- Management of design and specification changes with respect to quantities.
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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Researcher and Developer
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
Continued work on my Thesis project about QUT's Trigeneration plant to help analyse data from the system and develop teaching programs for High School and University students. - Gained employment as a direct result of my Thesis project which achieved a high distinction, - Developed a range of curriculum for High School and University students relating to QUT's Trigeneration plant, - Developed a touch-screen interactive teaching system using HTML, CSS and JavaScript for QUT;s 'Cube' Continued work on my Thesis project about QUT's Trigeneration plant to help analyse data from the system and develop teaching programs for High School and University students. - Gained employment as a direct result of my Thesis project which achieved a high distinction, - Developed a range of curriculum for High School and University students relating to QUT's Trigeneration plant, - Developed a touch-screen interactive teaching system using HTML, CSS and JavaScript for QUT;s 'Cube'
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Coffey
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Australia
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Civil Engineering
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500 - 600 Employee
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Undergraduate Engineer
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Apr 2013 - Nov 2013
At Coffey, I was responsible for conducting and monitoring bore hole diggings, analysing soil reports and basic structural designs. Key Accomplishments - Undertook site visits which included onsite bore testing, report writing and analysing soils. - Delivered reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders. - Developed a high standard of written and verbal communication skills and commitment to high standards of occupational health and safety. At Coffey, I was responsible for conducting and monitoring bore hole diggings, analysing soil reports and basic structural designs. Key Accomplishments - Undertook site visits which included onsite bore testing, report writing and analysing soils. - Delivered reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders. - Developed a high standard of written and verbal communication skills and commitment to high standards of occupational health and safety.
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Education
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Queensland University of Technology
Bachel of Civil and Environmental Engineering -
Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie)