Christophe
Erickson
Most recently a Lead Carpenter & CAD Designer with six years of high-end, custom residential building experience; two of which have been in a creative, problem-solving, leadership position heavily involving 3D CAD.
Professional Experience
Lead Carpenter & CAD Designer
Erickson Construction Company, Inc. Jan 2023 - Oct 2024
Supervised a 5-person crew daily on high-end custom home projects
Created 3D renderings to support design decisions and communicate outcomes
Produced 2D & 3D drawings for on-site use with carpenters and subcontractors
Maintained accurate 3D models for planning, execution, and documentation
Estimated material quantities and managed orders during construction
Solved complex construction challenges while balancing budget, timeline, and client goals
Collaborated with clients, architects, and design professionals to adjust plans as needed
Performed hands-on carpentry throughout all phases of the project
Apprentice/Journeyman Carpenter
Erickson Construction Company, Inc. Nov 2018 - Jan 2023
Assisted journeyman carpenters with measuring, cutting, and installing materials for remodels and new construction
Supported basic CAD drafting tasks and as-built documentation
Collected measurements and photographs for remodeling projects
Developed advanced CAD and carpentry skills, becoming a trusted mentor for new apprentices
Served as a reliable point of contact for clients throughout projects
Inventory Clerk
Trkac (retail business) Jun 2013 - Mar 2020
Used inventory management software to track and update stock records
Received and inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and damages
Hard Skills
Proficiency with hand & power tools
Solid foundational knowledge of construction concepts
Framing & structural carpentry
Concrete/foundation forming
Exterior siding & finish work
Cabinetry installation
Blueprint reading & interpretation
3D modeling & rendering
Site preparation & layout
Material estimation & ordering
Comfortable in 2D/3D CAD environments & digital workflows
Soft Skills
Eager & able to learn quickly
Proactive work ethic
Active listener
Careful & intentional
Safety-minded
Strong attention to detail
Keen eye for aesthetics
Clear, concise, & friendly communication
Proficient at spotting inefficiencies & aiding team productivity
Familiar Software:
BricsCAD
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Twinmotion
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Microsoft Office
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Lightroom
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Acrobat
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TransIt v2.36
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Pointor v11
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BricsCAD | Twinmotion | Microsoft Office | Lightroom | Acrobat | TransIt v2.36 | Pointor v11 |
Portfolio
A sampling of some of the projects I’ve been involved with over the years.
New Builds
Lead Carpenter & CAD Designer
2024
Residence
I continued my role from our previous project, but quickly took on a key position in both directing and completing this build. I ultimately led the team in day-to-day operations and took charge of much of the project’s planning and organization. Early on, and throughout the process, I proactively addressed gaps in design details, providing solutions that earned high client satisfaction.
Apprentice/Journeyman Carpenter
2022
Residence
I helped oversee the construction of this project, organizing all construction details; deciding many of them. I maintained a detailed CAD file, created 3D renderings for design visualization and guided the crew on implementation. My efforts also helped our clients make informed design choices while ensuring high craftsmanship and aesthetic standards.
Apprentice Carpenter
2021
Detached Garage
This was my first project from the ground up as an apprentice carpenter. It was also the first project I 3D-modeled in its entirety, establishing the basis of my new workflow.
Remodels
Apprentice Carpenter
2020
Bathroom
This was the first project in which I tried to integrate 3D modeling. At the time I was only able to model a small privacy screen we designed for the guest bathroom, but it proved useful in the end. The clients found it very helpful and I was able to incorporate their feedback in real time for them until we settled on a final design.
Apprentice Carpenter
2020
Kitchen / Living / Bath
I primarily worked on 2D CAD drawings for the bulk of this project. However, frustrated by the limitations of 2D, I started to push hard to incorporate 3D models into our future projects. This was the first project where I really saw the entire process from start to finish. I learned what is involved in demolition, framing, delivering & installing cabinets, and final cleanup.
Apprentice Carpenter
2019
Deck Rebuild
Though only working part-time, this project was one of my first opportunities to be involved in finish carpentry and learning "where the line is" at different phases of construction. In other words; adjusting my level of scrutiny in accordance with what is demanded by the project in terms of quality of work, efficiency, and budget.
RENDERS
A few renderings I created in Twinmotion, using a 3D model I built in BricsCAD. The model was developed from 2D plans before construction and continuously updated throughout the projects.