Drafter CAD Specialist III

The Building People • Charleston, SC

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time senior level Drafter/CAD Specialist III in support of a Federal client.

Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience drafting/illustrating in the furniture field to include computerized drafting applications, digital imaging techniques.
• Familiarity with and understanding of engineering concepts and terminology is important.
• Working knowledge of CAD standards, PC application software and drafting/engineering practices and methods.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, current version of Auto CAD, Excel and MS Office is required.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to frequent project changes.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and diagrams to create or modify drawings using company and government drafting standards.
• Accuracy and effectiveness in electronic drafting.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance and work in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft CAD detailed design drawings to support furniture reconfiguration and space layout projects
• Document requirements and provide associated drawings that meet customer specifications.
• Adjust current drawings and recommend changes based on their understanding and knowledge of the project
• Follow project schedules and meet project due dates
• Work closely with facilities and space management client, facility occupants (customers), and furniture installers to make sure that the design and installation is precise and done according to specification.
• Perform building site surveys to verify as-built conditions to include; existing furniture, light switches, receptacles, fire strobes, HVAC equipment and any wall mounted equipment.
• Collect, review and interpret customer specifications
• Create current/proposed AutoCAD layout based on customer requirements for furniture renovation projects with build/demo instructions to include part list. Submit PDF build package to installation team and schedule via shared build calendar.
• Interpret specifications where needed
• Aid in increasing and maintaining quality assurance processes for layout creation.
• Coordinate filing, storage, and retrieval of both manual and electronic drawings
• Utilize project management techniques from design process through final furniture installation
• Demonstrate ownership of final Space Management projects
• Exercise superior written and verbal communication skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED