William Hughes

Experienced Technical Director, CADD/BIM Manager, and Production Supervisor with the demonstrated ability to unite broad-based technological solutions in varying levels of multi-discipline Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) environments. Technically diverse with comprehensive understanding of various engineering concepts (i.e. BIM, VDC, BOM, DMS, CAE, PDS, 3D, 2D, etc…), state-of-the-art engineering systems components (Cloud Computing/Networking, Collaborative Design, Remote Solutions, DMS Server Solutions, VM, Remote technologies, advanced 2D/3D hardware, networks, etc.) current and newly-developing software applications, and the utilization, aggregation, configuration, and strategic workflow planning as it relates to practical implementation. Skilled in developing and implementing strategic plans, standardized procedures, best-practice policies, shorthand long-term project team orientated solutions, global standards and business procedures for local and global teams. Highly Proficient in the successful management of personnel locally and remotely. Expert in development and implementation of mentoring and training programs for employees. Possession of the critical thinking skills and ability to holistically envision long-term scenarios needed for dynamic adaptation to ever-changing engineering technologies. Comprehensive understanding of engineering systems (e.g., 2D/3D CAD, BIM, GIS, etc.) and how these systems relate to various employees, projects, and environments.

• Technical Director, Sabo Structural Engineering, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 08/2021, Present, Technical Lead for Networking Solutions, CADD/BIM Management, and Cloud-based collaborative design solutions., Provide remote support for all day-today technical needs.
• Senior Designer, Golder Associates, Tampa, FL, 01/2021, 07/2021, Senior Designer for Fuel Pipeline Group, Provide engineering design solutions for above and below ground conveyance pipelines., Served as CADD Lead contributor for Design Solutions and Workflow Committee., Provided directions, guidance, and mentorship to CADD Team members.
• Regional CADD Manager, Maser Consulting, Tampa, FL, 04/2019, 04/2020, Regional CADD Manager for Florida Offices (Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville), Shared Management for other offices along the Southeastern Area., Provide Management, Workflow Coordination, Troubleshooting, Training, and Support as needed by users throughout the company., Serve as company expert resource for Revit, ProjectWise, and BIM., Coordinate needs and adjustments to corporate SOPs with respect to local demands., Provide Help Desk CADD and IT Support daily.
• Design Supervisor / Production Manager, Parsons, Tampa, FL, 07/2006, 02/2019, BIM Modelling Manager, Silicone Valley Clean Water treatment expansion facility., BIM Modelling Manager, Inland Empire Utility Agency RP-5 Design., Parson Environmental & Infrastructure Design/CADD Department Manager. Provide leadership and management of Parsons design team members with varying levels of experience and discipline specific skills within the East Coast Sector offices;, Responsible for oversight and management of varying sub-contracted partners for numerous projects. Provide supervision, support, and QA/QC of all BIM/CADD production within the East Coast Sector offices., Serve as a working supervisor and manager of departmental resources for BIM/CADD modeling and production at the project level., Establish and maintain designer scheduling and resource allocations for local and remote projects. Provide budget cost estimations, timeline planning, workflow strategies, continuous support and active guidance to ensure deadlines and budgeting requirements are achieved., Establish internal and sub-consultant standards and BIM execution and implementation strategies and technical workflows for current and new projects., Extensive understanding of CAD and BIM concepts and collaboration strategies and software implementation and execution strategies., Provide hardware and software support locally and remotely as necessary., Assist in research and development of software applications, hardware configurations, and network configurations and deployments., Autodesk Civil 3D Software Subject Matter Expert., Developed BIM standards and procedures for design and collaboration across different GBU's and external subs., Co-Author and Development team member for PWI's CAD Protocol Initiative for global standardization and practices., Co-Author and Development team member for PWI's Multi-Dimensional Modeling Initiative for global BIM development and coordination., Production Supervisor and Coordinator for the New Orleans Louisiana Permanent Canal Closures Project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (Design Proposal), CADD Coordinator for Lake Hancock Outfall Treatment Project. Developed successful procedures and workflow strategies for Civil 3D design and production through all design submittal phases., CADD Manager and Coordinator for Picayune Strand Restoration Project. Design for three major pumping stations of 810, 1250, and 2650 cubic feet per second., Lead Mechanical HVAC designer for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, tiger and animal holding exhibits., Pasco County, US-41 30" Water Main Pipeline roadway design., Pinellas County, William E. Dunn WRF Odor Control Facilities design., St. Petersburg FL, Lake Coronado and Vicinity Storm Drainage Improvements., Miami-Dade South District Wastewater Treatment Plant, Water Reclamation Facility Design., Hillsborough County Chlorination Improvements. Design assistance., Pinellas County South Cross Bayou Drum Storage Shed Design.
• Regional CADD Manager and Lead ADA Consultant, Corestates Engineering, Tampa, FL, 03/2004, 07/2006, Regional CADD Manager for Southeast Operations and Lead ADA Design Consultant for CircleK's accessibility compliance implementation ordered by the Southeastern District Court's Consent Decree. Technical Specialist in ADA compliance design and construction. Provided Final ADA Compliance Inspection for completed projects., Developed, Implemented, and Directed Compliance Training for designers and drafters for use in design of projects. ADA Compliance QA/QC reviewer for all projects before final submittal., Communicate and coordinate with internal and external departments and oversee/direct CADD staff to achieve resolution to project-related activities and provide a quality work product by checking the work product of CADD staff before submitting to internal or external customers and assuring both schedule and quality measures.
• CADD Manager / Lead Designer, Colwill Engineering, Tampa, FL, 11/2001, 03/2004, Supervise and instruct designers and drafters from multiple offices. Develop and Implement company drafting and design standards., Develop and Complete designs from various disciplines including Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Fire Protection, and HVAC & Plumbing., Performed site surveying, surveyor training, survey form creation and configuration, compliance verification and consulting for civil and architectural compliance.