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Notable Projects
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Chad Tierney

Summary

Dependable Plumbing Designer, dedicated team player and top performer consistently meeting project deadlines and budget goals. Knowledgeable about importance of quality work and preventive maintenance. Over 14 years of experience in commercial and healthcare plumbing.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialty Plumbing Designer

TLC Engineering Solutions
04.2015 - Current
  • Improved plumbing system efficiency by redesigning layouts and selecting appropriate materials.
  • Optimized water usage in commercial buildings through the implementation of innovative plumbing designs.
  • Collaborated with architects and engineers to create integrated, functional plumbing systems for new construction projects.
  • Conducted thorough site investigations to ensure accurate assessment of existing conditions before initiating design work.
  • Ensured code compliance by diligently reviewing local, state, and national regulations during the design process.
  • Streamlined project timelines through effective communication and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing responsive service and incorporating feedback into design revisions as needed.
  • Performed hydraulic calculations to determine optimal pipe sizing and equipment selection for various projects.
  • Increased project accuracy by utilizing Revit for 3D modeling tasks.

CAD Technician

Shuck-Britson, Inc.
12.2014 - 03.2015

Designed, drafted, and modeled structural members for large commercial buildings in Revit.

Dorm Parent/Teacher

Africa Inland Mission
07.2012 - 11.2014

Lived in a dormitory with sixteen eighth-grade girls at Rift Valley Academy - a boarding school for the children of missionaries, in Kijabe, Kenya. My wife and I cared for the girls' daily needs in place of their parents while they were in our care. I also taught Physical Education to ninth through twelfth-grade students and developed and taught the first CAD class in the school's history.

Mechanical Designer

Shive-Hattery, Inc.
03.2007 - 07.2012

Designed and drafted plumbing systems for large commercial buildings in AutoCAD and Revit. The majority of the designs were for schools and hospitals.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer-Aided Drafting And Design

Vatterott College - Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
04.2007

Bachelor of Science - Intercultural Studies

University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN
05.2004

Skills

  • Proficient in Revit
  • Experienced in coordinating with architects and all other disciplines
  • Experienced designing all systems needed for a complete plumbing installation: sanitary sewer, stormwater, domestic water, and medical gasses

Notable Projects

- Orlando Health South Lake Hospital - Bed Tower Expansion

- Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital

- AdventHealth Minneola Hospital

- Ritz Carlton Naples Hotel

- Loews Kansas City Hotel

- Avalon Park West Apartments

Reference

Frank Gardner

Senior Design Specialist

TLC Engineering Solutions

(407) 335-2835

Timeline

Specialty Plumbing Designer

TLC Engineering Solutions
04.2015 - Current

CAD Technician

Shuck-Britson, Inc.
12.2014 - 03.2015

Dorm Parent/Teacher

Africa Inland Mission
07.2012 - 11.2014

Mechanical Designer

Shive-Hattery, Inc.
03.2007 - 07.2012

Associate of Science - Computer-Aided Drafting And Design

Vatterott College - Des Moines

Bachelor of Science - Intercultural Studies

University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Chad Tierney