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Brad Mathews

Meridian,ID

Summary

Plumbing designer with 18 years experience in BIM modeling and coordination from small mechanical devices to complex semiconductor facilities. Certified in Plumbing Design from ASPE hoping to increase my knowledge and hone my skills, growing into a role of plumbing engineer. Strong work ethic and reliable team member, fourth-dimensional thinker, and problem solver. Driven to succeed in advancing my career through continuous learning.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BIM Modeler

HDR, Inc
Boise, ID
02.2022 - Current
  • Created 3D models of commercial and industrial Mechanical wet side and plumbing systems, checking for accuracy against the contract documents and ensuring constructability of the system.
  • Incorporated NavisWorks and Revit software to check for clashes against other trades systems with typical order of installation to prove the systems fit in the designated space as designed.
  • Identified problem areas and construction issues, writing RFIs as needed, checking specifications and project design criteria while coordinating with trade installers to solve problems.
  • Created 3D spool drawings with Bill of Materials for prefabrication of mechanical systems.
  • Consulted with project BIM coordinators to keep project on schedule and within budget, working to solve a wide variety of coordination issues before construction.
  • Learned and applied knowledge of plumbing design to keep up with project design requirements, local and national plumbing codes, and local jurisdictional project inspctors.

BIM Modeler

Mechanical Drafting Services
Meridian, Idaho
05.2006 - 01.2022
  • Created detailed mechanical and plumbing plans for construction, working with contractors and tradesmen to ensure their expectations are met.
  • Attended coordination meetings with other trades detailers, negotiating solutions for common and specific construction issues to keep projects on schedule.
  • Read and studied project documents, including contract plan sets and specifications to ensure systems complied with project standards.
  • Built 3D models of plumbing and mechanical systems for large and small commercial construction projects, using detailed plans.
  • Worked in some capacity on a wide variety of projects from simple mechanical components to large semiconductor facilities.

Furniture Draftsman

Woodland Furniture, Inc
Idaho Falls, ID
05.2002 - 04.2006
  • Created drafting and detail plans of casework furniture such as armoires, chests of drawers, and entertainment centers.
  • Built custom and customized cut lists using Excel to keep track of lumber quantity.
  • Coordinated with high-end interior designers to bring their furniture visions to reality.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting And Design

ITT Technical Institute
Boise, ID
03-2002

Skills

  • MEP BIM construction analysis
  • BIM coordination practices
  • Communication
  • Fourth dimensional thinking
  • Knowledge of contractor preferences
  • Understanding construction documents and specifications
  • Using visualization and simulation technology
  • Understanding and aligning to LIDAR scans
  • Reading single-line diagrams and P&IDs
  • Certified in Plumbing Design (ASPE)

Affiliations

  • Published author of 15 novels
  • Novice disc golfer for fun
  • Follower of population statistics and lover of maps
  • Star Wars aficionado

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Certification

  • Certified in Plumbing Design from American Society of Plumbing Engineers since 2023
  • On track to earn recertification as required in 2025

Timeline

BIM Modeler

HDR, Inc
02.2022 - Current

BIM Modeler

Mechanical Drafting Services
05.2006 - 01.2022

Furniture Draftsman

Woodland Furniture, Inc
05.2002 - 04.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting And Design

ITT Technical Institute

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