Eric Coad
Leander,TX
Summary
Experienced with Building Information Modeling and project management. Utilizes advanced BIM software to streamline project workflows and enhance efficiency. Strong understanding of collaboration techniques and effective team leadership within AEC industry.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
BIM Manager
Wilson & Girgenti Engineering
Austin, Texas
01.2020 - 01.2026
- Responsible for company CAD/BIM template creation and customization, initial MEP/FP/FA/S/LV project set up for all market locations in the US.
- I also troubleshoot all issues anyone may have related to Revit, Autocad, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc.
- Other duties include Autodesk Construction Cloud project setup, computer/software/equipment maintenance and configuration, maintenance of Autodesk product licensing/tracking for the company, budget development for the department and file management/directory structure creation.
BIM Studio Leader
Combs Consulting Group
Austin, Texas
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Solely responsible for the production of IT/Security/AV construction documents and record documents both in 2d and 3d using Autocad and Revit.
- Also responsible for creation of company CAD/BIM template and customization, custom isometric details library, initial Autocad/Revit project set up, quality control and revisions of documents, plans, etc. for the firm.
- Other duties include computer/software/equipment maintenance and configuration, budget development for the department, project coordination and file management.
CAD/BIM Manager
HMG & Associates
Austin, Texas
07.1999 - 12.2012
- Manage/supervise a small team responsible for the production of MEP construction documents and record documents both in 2d and 3d using Autocad and Revit MEP.
- Also responsible for company CAD/BIM template creation and customization, initial MEP project set up, quality control and revisions of documents, plans, etc. for the firm.
- Other duties include computer/software/equipment maintenance and configuration, On-the-Job CAD/BIM training, budget development for the department, project coordination and file management.
CADD Manager
City of Austin, Dept. of Aviation
Austin, Texas
10.1996 - 06.1999
- Manage/supervise a small team responsible for the creation of working & design drawings, as well as presentation drawings on various media types.
- Creation of As-built drawings produced from contractors redlined drawings. These drawings include Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, & Structural disciplines.
- Also responsible for quality control and revisions of documents, plans, etc. between consultants and project managers.
- Other duties include CADD request assignment, On-the-Job CADD training, revision of CADD and plan submittal formats, budget development, project coordination, file management, and computer/equipment maintenance and configuration.
CADD Technician
Flores Engineering Services
Austin, Texas
12.1993 - 10.1996
- The creation of working & design drawings, as well as presentation drawings on various media types.
- These drawings include Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, & Structural disciplines.
- Also responsible for quality control and revisions of documents, plans, etc. between consultants and project managers, as well as maintained responsibility for CADD request assignment, On-the-Job CADD training, revision of CADD and plan submittal formats, and all other managerial aspects required for the NAPT.
- Initial duties included configuration of project CADD standards, such as submittal requirements, drawing formats, media requirements, dimensioning details and symbol library (blocks).
CADD Technician
Cook-Hurlbert Engineering
Austin, Texas
03.1990 - 09.1993
- All phases of CADD operation for electrical, water, and gas distribution networks for automated mapping/facilities management (AM/FM, GIS) utilizing CADD, DOS, and various other hardware and software applications.
- Promoted to Quality Control based on exceptional work output.
- Trained and supervised other employees.
- Significant input into the following major projects: Iowa Gas & Electric Distribution networks, Iowa Street Light network, Union Missouri Electrical Distribution Network, Public Service Company of Colorado Electrical Distribution network.
- Used telecommunications software to download/upload data to and from clients.
Education
Associates degree - Applied Science, Mechanical Drafting & Design
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TexasHigh school or equivalent -
Westwood High School
Austin, TexasSkills
- AutoCAD R12 thru 2026
- Revit 2010-2026
- Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM360
- Bluebeam Revu
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Adobe Photoshop LE
- CorelDraw 7, 8
- 3D Studio Viz
Timeline
BIM Manager
Wilson & Girgenti Engineering
01.2020 - 01.2026
BIM Studio Leader
Combs Consulting Group
01.2013 - 01.2020
CAD/BIM Manager
HMG & Associates
07.1999 - 12.2012
CADD Manager
City of Austin, Dept. of Aviation
10.1996 - 06.1999
CADD Technician
Flores Engineering Services
12.1993 - 10.1996
CADD Technician
Cook-Hurlbert Engineering
03.1990 - 09.1993
High school or equivalent -
Westwood High School
Associates degree - Applied Science, Mechanical Drafting & Design
Texas State Technical College