James Knight

Experience

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  Mountain View Engineering Inc

  Sept 2002 - Nov 2003

  Design Engineer

  •Review of co-workers design and work to ensure compliance with applicable Codes & Standards.•Administration of design and construction information, documentation and calculations.•Coordination of design and detailing teams; including engineers, drafters and detailers.•Additional costs negotiation (scope of work changes, back charges and labor disputes)

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  GEM Buildings

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2024

  Direct and coordinate activities of steel detailing teams. Provide leadership, guidance, and training for new employees to learn drafting/detailing software (SDS/2). Provide coaching and accountability for continuing improvement through development of detailing skills. Keep department and detailers at the leading edge of technological advancements and market trends to maintain GEM as the "Premier Steel Building Supplier and Fabricator". •Review, sign and seal complete structural calculation packages for Building Department Review.•Oversee subordinate engineers (EIT) in design, detailing and calculation work.•Provide training and support for new engineering employees and drafters in standards, code issues and processes.•Create policy and procedure in design, drafting and detailing departments.•Participate in continuing education courses and relay information to other engineers in the department.

  • Senior Design Engineer/BIM Development

    Oct 2019 - Jan 2024

  • Detailing Manager

    Feb 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Senior Design Engineer

    Jan 2004 - Feb 2017