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Hello, I’m Bradford G. Byrd, a seasoned Chief Draftsman, CAD Designer and Technical Draftsman with over 30 years of quality performance in architecture drafting, structural detailing, and CAD standards development. I’ve built and maintained comprehensive CAD libraries and standards while collaborating closely with project managers and clients on complex projects across commercial, healthcare, and educational facilities. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering precise modeling and construction documents, mentoring junior staff, and driving process improvements. I’m proficient with SDS2, AutoCAD variants, Revit basics, and MS Office tools, and I’m seeking a role that leverages my broad drafting background, design acumen, and meticulous attention to detail.…Hello, I’m Bradford G. Byrd, a seasoned Chief Draftsman, CAD Designer and Technical Draftsman with over 30 years of quality performance in architecture drafting, structural detailing, and CAD standards development. I’ve built and maintained comprehensive CAD libraries and standards while collaborating closely with project managers and clients on complex projects across commercial, healthcare, and educational facilities. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering precise modeling and construction documents, mentoring junior staff, and driving process improvements. I’m proficient with SDS2, AutoCAD variants, Revit basics, and MS Office tools, and I’m seeking a role that leverages my broad drafting background, design acumen, and meticulous attention to detail.

Bradford G. Byrd

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Hello, I’m Bradford G. Byrd, a seasoned Chief Draftsman, CAD Designer and Technical Draftsman with over 30 years of quality performance in architecture drafting, structural detailing, and CAD standards development. I’ve built and maintained comprehensive CAD libraries and standards while collaborating closely with project managers and clients on complex projects across commercial, healthcare, and educational facilities. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering precise modeling and construction documents, mentoring junior staff, and driving process improvements. I’m proficient with SDS2, AutoCAD variants, Revit basics, and MS Office tools, and I’m seeking a role that leverages my broad drafting background, design acumen, and meticulous attention to detail.…Hello, I’m Bradford G. Byrd, a seasoned Chief Draftsman, CAD Designer and Technical Draftsman with over 30 years of quality performance in architecture drafting, structural detailing, and CAD standards development. I’ve built and maintained comprehensive CAD libraries and standards while collaborating closely with project managers and clients on complex projects across commercial, healthcare, and educational facilities. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering precise modeling and construction documents, mentoring junior staff, and driving process improvements. I’m proficient with SDS2, AutoCAD variants, Revit basics, and MS Office tools, and I’m seeking a role that leverages my broad drafting background, design acumen, and meticulous attention to detail.

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Hello, I’m Bradford G. Byrd, a seasoned Chief Draftsman, CAD Designer and Technical Draftsman with over 30 years of quality performance in architecture drafting, structural detailing, and CAD standards development. I’ve built and maintained comprehensive CAD libraries and standards while collaborating closely with project managers and clients on complex projects across commercial, healthcare, and educational facilities.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering precise modeling and construction documents, mentoring junior staff, and driving process improvements. I’m proficient with SDS2, AutoCAD variants, Revit basics, and MS Office tools, and I’m seeking a role that leverages my broad drafting background, design acumen, and meticulous attention to detail.

Skills

Technical Illustration

Experience Level

Technical Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Structural Steel Detailer at Doerr & Associates

July 1, 2017 - December 1, 2025

Modeling and detailing structural steel using SDS2 v18; prepared detailing packages and collaborated with project managers and clients. 8 years of structure detailing experience.

Chief Draftsman and CAD Designer at AP Americas

March 1, 2014 - February 1, 2017

Led drafting and CAD standard development; designed and built the complete CAD library and standards; designed custom chambers and coordinated CAD files with PMs and clients; projects included work for Apple Beats, Bose, Cable labs, and Hyundai Mobis.

CAD Designer at Simplex Grinnell/Pyramid Consulting, Inc.

January 1, 2014 - March 1, 2014

CAD designer for fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire suppression, integrated security, sound and healthcare communications systems; designed and built complete fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems; managed CAD files; coordination with PMs and clients; projects included North Park Mall, Children's Medical Center, Methodist Hospital Dallas, Parkland Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital.

CAD Designer & Technician at Viva Railings

April 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Designed and built Viva CAD library and CAD standards; designed custom handrails; managed CAD files; estimated handrails; coordinate with PMs and clients; notable projects include stadiums and clinics.

Chief Draftsman, CAD Designer & Technician at Byrd Drafting

July 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012

Custom design and CAD detailing; set up CAD library and CAD standards; estimating handrails and structural steel; worked with AutoCAD 2010 & 2014.

Chief Draftsman and Structural Steel Detailer at Alpha Fabrication SERVICES

May 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011

Programming CNCs with Peddimat by Peddinghaus; worked with SDS2; red line changes and training in modeling; used Revit; Navisworks and AutoCAD 2010; coordinated documentation with PMs; projects included UNT Stadium, Sulphur Springs Middle School, Baylor Sammons Collins Reno.

CAD Technician at Ikemire ARCHITECTS

March 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010

Proficient in design development and construction design; set up CAD library and CAD standards; coordination for county submittals; Hilton Garden Inn in Bryan, Texas.

CAD Technician at HKS

September 1, 2006 - November 1, 2008

Proficient in design development and construction design; schematic design; AutoCAD 2006-2008; SketchUp; coordinating documentation across departments for county submittals; projects include CityCenter in Las Vegas and Dubai World.

CAD Technician at The Dimension Group

September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2006

AutoCAD 2004; site investigations and build-to-suit for 7-Eleven, Blockbuster, Yum! Brands; building design and construction documents; space planning; coordination with PMs.

Structural Steel Detailer at Doerr & Associates

July 1, 1999 - June 1, 2004

Designed structural connections, beams and columns for major projects including Dallas Aquarium and Las Colinas Medical Center; extensive AutoCAD 2001 use; developed erection plans and sections; coordinated with clients such as United Steel, Zimmerman Metals, MM&W.

Structural Steel Detailer at M&W Drafting

January 1, 1995 - June 1, 1999

Handled structural steel detailing; contributed to Mandalay Bay Casino (Las Vegas) project; used CAD 7.

CAD Designer & Technician at Viva Railings

July 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012

Designed and maintained Viva CAD library and standards; designed custom handrails; coordinated with PMs and clients for large railing projects.

Chief Draftsman, CAD Designer & Technician at Byrd Drafting

May 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011

Custom CAD drafting; setup of CAD library & standards; estimating handrails and structural steel; redline changes.

CAD Technician at Ikemire ARCHITECTS

September 1, 2006 - November 1, 2008

Design development and construction design; CAD library and standards setup; coordination for county submittals.