S. Doug Estes
1123 Elm Drive, Alabaster,AL
Summary
Reliable team member with strong communication skills ande ability to adjust work for various environments. Handles modifications, requests and feedback from colleagues, clients and vendors in efficient manner, understanding needs of all parties involved. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer / Draftsman
Creekside Designs, LLC
05.2018 - 01.2024
- Managed projects to ensure quality and timely turnaround of deliverables
- Created telecom site drawings utilizing AutoCAD
- Developed overall site plans, grading and erosion control plans, tower elevations, electrical plans, grounding plans, and single line drawings
- Ensuring designs comply with company regulations and quality standards
- Field surveys to confirm existing conditions
- Coordinate with utilities for power and fiber routes.
Designer / Draftsman
Excell Communications, Inc.
08.2011 - 04.2018
- Create telecom site drawings using AutoCAD, including site plans, tower elevations, electrical plans, grounding plans, and single line drawings
- Design structural elements such as platforms and antenna support structures
- Obtain project information from various sources, including verbal communication, sketches, prints, field notes, vendor catalogs, and technical reference manuals
- Visit sites to collect measurements, photographs, and information on existing equipment and site conditions.
Project Manager / Structural Steel Draftsman
Birmingham Drafting, Inc.
03.2008 - 05.2011
- Coordinated information among stakeholders to ensure successful fabrication and erection of steel structures
- Created detailed drawings, collaborating with engineers, reviewing shop drawings, and managing the procurement and erection process to ensure timely completion of projects.
Education
Coursework in Engineering, Business and English -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, ALAssociate in Applied Science (AAS) in Drafting and Design Technology -
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, ALSkills
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Office
- Project Management
- Design Development
- BOM
- Detail Awareness
- Time Management
- Concept Development
- Analytical Skills
Awards
- Who's Who Among College Students
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Life Loyal Sig - Sigma Chi
Projects
AT&T, New site builds (collocations) in AL, FL, MS, LA
AT&T LTE, System Upgrades
Dish Wireless, New site builds (collocations) in AL
Southern Linc, Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) and Tower Structural Modification Designs
T-Mobile, Fiber to the tower Alternative Access Vendor (AAV)
Verizon, New Tower Site Development (Rawlands)
Verizon, Florida Generator Project
Timeline
Designer / Draftsman
Creekside Designs, LLC
05.2018 - 01.2024
Designer / Draftsman
Excell Communications, Inc.
08.2011 - 04.2018
Project Manager / Structural Steel Draftsman
Birmingham Drafting, Inc.
03.2008 - 05.2011
Coursework in Engineering, Business and English -
University of South Alabama
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Drafting and Design Technology -
Bishop State Community College
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