RICHARD E TOLSON
Sopchoppy,Florida
Summary
Detail-oriented mechanical designer specializing in AutoCAD for project documentation in plumbing and fire protection systems. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Proven track record of delivering high-quality designs on time and within budget.
Overview
1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Designer
Self Employed Contractor
Tallahassee, Florida
08.2017 - Current
Mechanical Designer
McGinniss & Fleming Engineering
Tallahassee, Florida
01.2007 - 04.2017
- AutoCad design and drafting in the production of contract/project documentation for Plumbing, Fire protection, and Laboratory piping systems. Performed contract administration for projects under construction and conducted coordination between Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and local Government officials.
Project Engineer/Estimator
Dowdy Plumbing Corporation
Tallahassee, Florida
02.2003 - 07.2006
- Responsible for estimation of projects ranging from $3,000,000 to minor renovations utilizing "Estimation Logistics" software. Managed projects under construction and conducted coordination between Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and local Government officials
Travel through out the Country
Travel Sabbatical
06.2000 - 02.2003
Mechanical Designer
Tilden Lobnitz & Cooper Engineering
Tallahassee, Florida
08.1997 - 06.2000
- AutoCad design and drafting in the production of contract/project documentation for Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Laboratory piping systems. Performed contract administration for projects under construction and conducted coordination between Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and local Government officials.
Mechanical Designer
McGinniss & Fleming Engineering
Tallahassee, Florida
04.1991 - 08.1997
- Manual and AutoCad design and drafting in the production of contract documents for Plumbing, Fire Protection, and laboratory piping systems. Performed contract administration for projects under construction and coordination between Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and local Government officials.
Education
Associate of Arts - Architecture
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL01-1980
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSome College (No Degree) - Architecture
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- AutoCAD drafting
- Plumbing design
- Fire protection systems
- Project documentation and administration
- Project estimation
Certification
- Member of USAF. Honorable discharge with Rank of E-3 Airman 1st class
Timeline
Mechanical Designer
Self Employed Contractor
08.2017 - Current
Mechanical Designer
McGinniss & Fleming Engineering
01.2007 - 04.2017
Project Engineer/Estimator
Dowdy Plumbing Corporation
02.2003 - 07.2006
Travel through out the Country
Travel Sabbatical
06.2000 - 02.2003
Mechanical Designer
Tilden Lobnitz & Cooper Engineering
08.1997 - 06.2000
Mechanical Designer
McGinniss & Fleming Engineering
04.1991 - 08.1997
Associate of Arts - Architecture
Tallahassee Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design
Florida State University
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University