Kurtis Barry
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
With over 30 years of experience in the Structural design industry and superior proficiency in AutoCAD 2024 and Cadwork 3D, I am confident in my ability to contribute to your team's success. Throughout my career, I have developed elaborate placement plans for multi-family units, hotels, offices, and assisted living facilities. My background includes 10+ years specializing in Cadwork 3D for CNC fabrication, and I have a proven track record of guiding clients through custom-home, church, and country club developments. I am highly skilled in 3D conceptual design and sustainable Engineered Wood Product (EWP) building systems, ensuring all designs are validated and calculations are accurate for seamless construction. I am a resourceful professional capable of transforming hand sketches and basic specifications into complete, technical design packages. I take pride in cultivating lasting client rapport and delivering customized plans that exceed expectations while adhering to strict budgetary requirements. I am eager to bring my dynamic skills and passion for commercial and custom projects to your organization.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Drafting Detailer / Designer / Permit technician
Integrity Pool Builders
Englewood, CO
10.2022 - Current
- Create construction plans, including concrete and rebar details.
- Prepare site plans and plumbing plans to get job through county permitting.
- Submit drawing to several Colorado cities and counties for permitting.
Structural Detailer / Designer
Rocky Mountain Joinery Center
Lafayette, CO
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Create graphic renderings and models using ACAD and HSBCad 3D software for export to the CNC machines.
- Knowledge of Glulam and Heavy timber post and beam design in high end custom homes and barns.
- Prepare job estimates including timber sizes, lengths and board footage.
- Determining joinery details and connecting hardware.
- Make redline revisions as directed by in house reviews.
Structural Detailer / Designer
Rocky Mountain Group Engineering
Englewood, CO
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Prepare Structural drawings for residential, multi-family and commercial projects throughout Colorado.
- Prepare drawing including concrete footings, floor and roof truss systems.
- Make redline revisions as directed by project engineer.
Structural Detailer / Designer
Lam-wood Systems
Denver, CO
09.1996 - 01.2022
- Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom homes, Churches, country clubs and multi-family projects.
- Advised clients on issues and options negatively affecting completion dates and suggested ways to keep project under budget.
- Ordering required construction materials from various EWP and timber vendors.
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential, multi-family and commercial projects throughout the western United States. Mainly Colorado.
- Managed difficult customers with poise, compassion and support and resolved issues efficiently.
- Created graphic renderings and models using ACAD and Cadwork 3D.
- Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input in Custom designs and EWP project designs.
- Coordinated with segment leaders to promote architectural goals and design concepts.
- Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members and review project schedules.
Education
Associate of Arts - Architectural Engineering
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO06-1996
Skills
- 30 years of ACAD experience
- Proficient in CADwork 27 10 years
- Familiar with Revit software
- Skilled in analyzing architectural and structural drawings
- Expertise in engineered wood product applications
- Proficient in EWP structural analysis and design
- Development of construction documentation materials
- Cost management
- Managing vendor material procurement
- Proposal submission protocols
- Proficient in structural design for residential, multi-family and commercial projects
- Initiative-driven professional
- Collaborative design execution
- Experienced with Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, and Excel
- Building project support
- Client engagement
- Service excellence
Portfolio
FEATURED
Racoon Creek Pavilion, Littleton, CO
Castle Pine Country Club Castle Rock, CO
ALoft Hotel, Westminster, CO
Pfannenstien swimming pool, Littleton, CO
Timeline
Drafting Detailer / Designer / Permit technician
Integrity Pool Builders
10.2022 - Current
Structural Detailer / Designer
Rocky Mountain Joinery Center
04.2022 - 09.2022
Structural Detailer / Designer
Rocky Mountain Group Engineering
02.2022 - 04.2022
Structural Detailer / Designer
Lam-wood Systems
09.1996 - 01.2022
Associate of Arts - Architectural Engineering
Arapahoe Community College