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Nicole Minger

@nicoleminger

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I am an experienced CAD designer transitioning into project management, expert in BIM coordination.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking to move into project management in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment where I can lead cross-disciplinary teams, optimize workflows, and apply BIM/CAD expertise to deliver high-quality projects.

I am an experienced CAD designer and structural drafter with 25 years of hands-on practice across architectural, structural, and 3D design disciplines. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Project Management (4.0 GPA) and an Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting.

I create detailed structural drawings and BIM models for commercial, retail, mixed-use, and industrial projects, and have supported DOT, military, government, and international contracts. I deliver both 2D drafting and 3D visualizations, including renderings and animations, to improve project visualization and constructability.

Throughout my career I have overseen CAD management, streamlined workflows, reviewed drawings for accuracy, and led new-hire training initiatives. I have managed project time, budgets, and staff while collaborating closely with architects, engineers, and project managers to resolve multi-disciplinary design conflicts.

I am seeking to transition into a project management role where I can apply my technical design proficiency, BIM/CAD expertise, and coordination skills to lead projects, improve processes, and deliver high-quality, on-time results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Structural Designer

Current

HFA Architectural and Engineering

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Create detailed structural drawings and BIM models for commercial, retail, and industrial projects, developing construction detailing for wood, concrete, masonry, and steel systems to ensure constructability and compliance. Collaborate with architects and engineers to resolve design conflicts and improve QA processes.

Revit Autocad BIM Civil 3D Project Coordination

Facilities Design Engineering Technician

FedEx Ground

May 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 1 month)

Designed distribution center site and building plans, created prototype drawings, tracked assets, and led SME training to standardize new-hire onboarding and CAD practices. Supported facilities design workflows and documentation for operational readiness.

Autocad CAD Management Training Smartsheet Microsoft Office

Senior Designer

Michael Baker Intl

Jan 2016 - Apr 2021 (5 years 3 months)

Produced 3D models and high-quality renderings for buildings, bridges, and highways while overseeing CAD management, drawing standards, and workflow optimization across multidisciplinary projects. Coordinated deliverables for DOT, military, and government contracts to meet strict compliance requirements.

3D Modeling Autocad Revit CAD Management Render Project Coordination DOT Requirements Time Management

Structural Designer

CH2M

Nov 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 2 months)

Produced structural drawings for industrial facilities, developing member sizing, connection details, and construction documentation to support project delivery and site construction. Collaborated with engineers to verify design assumptions.

Autocad Revit Detailing BIM

Structural Designer

Jacobs Engineering Group

Oct 2012 - Jun 2014 (1 year 8 months)

Created structural drawings and construction documents for industrial buildings, producing detailed framing and foundation plans to support fabrication and erection. Ensured designs met code and constructability requirements.

Autocad Revit Steel Design Concrete Design

Senior Designer

Michael Baker Intl

Mar 2003 - Oct 2012 (9 years 7 months)

Delivered 2D drafting and design support across architectural and structural disciplines, producing floor plans, framing plans, and construction details while managing CAD standards and technical project aspects. Supported international and government projects to ensure documentation accuracy.

Autocad 3D Modeling Architectural Detailing CAD Management Workflow Optimization Quality Assurance

Adjunct CAD Instructor

Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Jan 2009 - Jun 2010 (1 year 5 months)

Taught CAD courses, developed lesson plans and assessments, and graded student work to improve technical proficiency in AutoCAD and related tools. Communicated feedback and supported students in person and via email.

Autocad Microstation Curriculum Development Assessments Communication

CAD Technician

Engineering Dynamics, Inc

Jul 2002 - Mar 2003 (8 months)

Created architectural drawings for a parking garage, managed school asset documentation, produced plots and reports, and trained staff on CAD workflows to maintain project schedules. Supported office CAD production and quality control.

Autocad Asset Management Plotting Training Excel

CAD Technician

Dominion Peoples

Jul 2000 - Jul 2002 (2 years)

Digitized maps by adding roads, buildings, lots, and water bodies, maintained a spatial database linked to elements, and used Excel/Access to track drawing progress and generate reports. Supported GIS-related CAD tasks.

Microstation GIS Digitalization Database Management Excel CAD

CAD Drafter

Union Switch & Signal

Feb 2000 - Jul 2000 (5 months)

Created schematic electrical drawings showing railroad signals in relation to roads, modified existing drawings and raster images, and maintained accurate drafting documentation for operations. Improved clarity of signal schematics for field use.

Autocad Electrical Schematics CAD Drafting

CAD Lab Assistant

Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Mar 1999 - Feb 2000 (11 months)

Assisted up to 90 students in CAD labs with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Architectural Desktop, maintained computers, printers, and plotters, and supported student projects to meet course objectives. Provided hands-on technical troubleshooting and guidance.

Autocad Microstation IT Support Troubleshooting