Nick Steele
Vernal
Summary
Accomplished Lead Draftsman at UELS with expertise in pipeline design and quality assurance. Proven track record in optimizing resource allocation and mentoring junior drafters. Adept at collaborating with project teams to deliver comprehensive construction documents while maintaining effective communication and meeting tight deadlines. Committed to excellence in project coordination and client satisfaction. Very deadline driven. Enjoy working with the team while changing gears as needed to complete projects. Communicate with clients to understand what they need to get projects permitted.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Draftsman
UELS
11.2011 - Current
- Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring project progress, identifying potential bottlenecks and reallocating tasks accordingly.
- Collaborated with project managers and engineers to develop accurate and comprehensive construction documents.
- Conducted thorough quality assurance checks on design outputs, minimizing errors and rework required during construction process.
- Managed complex drafting assignments, consistently meeting budgetary constraints while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.
- Work in the oil and gas industry designing pipeline projects pad locations and access roads
- Worked on alta surveys with licensed surveyor to create recorded plats
- Draft right of way plats for clients
- Create plan and profile construction plan sets for roads and pipelines
- Design bore crossings for county/state roads, waterways and foreign lines
Design Drafter
Burrell Consulting Group
05.2003 - 10.2010
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously without compromising attention to detail or missing deadlines.
- Adapted quickly to changing client specifications or project requirements while maintaining consistency in overall design quality.
- Streamlined the design process by creating standard templates for common design elements.
- Supported project managers by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining open lines of communication regarding design progress.
- Performed thorough quality checks on completed designs, confirming accuracy before submission to clients or production teams.
- Mentored junior drafters, sharing valuable knowledge and providing guidance to help them grow their skills and contribute effectively to projects.
- Work in land development on drawing files for various projects such as subdivisions, commercial lots with multiple buildings hotels and road upgrades.
- Worked with Engineering on design of water, sewer, drainage and erosion control plans
- Helped out as a field hand when needed
Education
Drafting Certificate - Civil And Architectual Drafting
Precision Technical College
Sacramento, CA06-2003
Skills
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Construction documentation
- Pipeline design
- Quality assurance
- Project coordination
- Right of way plans
- Team mentorship
- Effective communication
- Client collaboration
- Team leadership
- Quality control processes
- Cost estimation accuracy
Timeline
Lead Draftsman
UELS
11.2011 - Current
Design Drafter
Burrell Consulting Group
05.2003 - 10.2010
Drafting Certificate - Civil And Architectual Drafting
Precision Technical College
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