Jul 2011 – Present · 14 yrs 9 mos · Chippewa Falls

• DRL Drafting & Design is a full-service drafting and engineering company. We work with Architectural firms, Design Build Contractors, Prestress Precast Concrete Fabricators and general public. Partnerships we develop with industry professionals allow for efficient project delivery.
• SCOPE OF WORK PROVIDED:
• Engineer of Record services offered to Architectural firms. We can provide an all-inclusive structural package or work with architects providing engineering calculations where full structural package is not needed.
• Partnering with Design Build Contractor’s sales team serving preliminary engineering support facilitating project award. We work with project management achieving the most cost-conscious design available.
• Architectural wall panel, spandrel, structural building component (beam, column, hollow core and double T) engineering, erection drawings and shop tickets.
• Structural and Miscellaneous Steel detailing (beam, column, stairs and railings) erection drawings and shop tickets.

May 2002 – Jul 2011 · 9 yrs 2 mos · Roberts, WI

• Research and explore new project opportunities
• Use project plans and current cost analysis to obtain a competitive yet profitable price quote
• After bid letting, communicate with Contractors status of where the quote was in relation to the competition
• Negotiate price, delivery or production issues while securing award of contract
• Finalize and submit the contract with the Contractor
• Schedule production of our Prestressed/Precast Concrete Products
• Complete shop drawings using AutoCAD 2010
• Communicate with Engineers and Architects during the submittal and approval process
• Order necessary materials for production
• Maintain continuous communication with production managers throughout the production process
• Work with state and private inspectors to obtain acceptance of our products
• Coordinate deliveries with dispatch and contractors
• Troubleshoot any problems as they arise before, during or after delivery

May 1992 – May 2002 · 10 yrs · Chippewa Falls, WI

• Assisted home-owners in the preliminary design of their homes
• Managed the construction of new homes and light commercial buildings
• Solved various problems as they arose
• Coordinated with suppliers and sub-contractors to meet deadlines
• Supervised the day to day work of employees