Sr. CAD Designer

$99,000 - $99,000/Yr

CBRE - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Baton Rouge, LA

Real Estate

About the position

The Sr. CAD Designer position is primarily focused on providing CAD CAFM support and supervision. This role involves managing the processes related to the provision of services that pertain to the feasibilities or standards of the business as required. The designer will oversee the processing, documentation, and tracking of exercises related to the application of standards, exterior design, and signage. A key aspect of this role is to leverage industry knowledge, market insights, and client expectations to drive value engineering and innovation in design solutions. In this position, the designer will interface directly with clients to develop design solutions that meet their needs. This includes administering reviews and seeking client approvals for all new projects or initiatives. The designer will also be responsible for preparing preliminary plans and budgets, ensuring that all stakeholders, including Project Managers (PMs) and Team Managers (TMs), are kept informed about the rationale and status of all applicable standards. Additionally, the Sr. CAD Designer will prepare presentations and training materials for the Project Management team and clients, coordinating closely with design service providers to ensure that deliverables are accurate and meet client expectations. The role requires the designer to respond to client inquiries and report on the status of exercises as needed, ensuring that processes are followed and are auditable. The designer must have a solid understanding of building components and disciplines, ensuring the accuracy and currency of information related to design services, and assisting in value engineering and continuous improvement efforts. The position also involves creating stacking and blocking plans, space plans, and providing expertise for reviews of deliverables from third-party suppliers on behalf of the client. The designer will play a strategic role in the change process, innovating, applying, and educating clients on design insights and solutions that add value to their use of design services.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients for design solutions and seek client approvals for new projects.
• Prepare preliminary plans and budgets, communicating rationale and status of standards to stakeholders.
• Prepare presentations and training for the Project Management team and clients.
• Coordinate with design service providers to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Respond to client inquiries and report on the status of exercises as needed.
• Ensure processes are followed and are auditable.
• Understand building components and disciplines, ensuring accuracy of design service information.
• Create stacking and blocking plans and space plans.
• Provide expertise for reviews of third-party deliverables on behalf of the client.
• Add value to client design services with insights and appropriate solutions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• AD/CAFM Associate's Degree (AA/AS) preferred.
• Diploma in Architectural Technology or AutoCAD or equivalent preferred.
• Designer Diploma or Degree in Interior Design; Minimum four years of related experience required.
• Extensive Corporate and Retail design experience preferred.
• Prior related experience preferred.
• CAD/CAFM Architectural Technologist/Interior Designer AATO/ARIDO/DC preferred.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients and co-workers.
• Ability to effectively present information to internal departments and large groups.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred.
• Knowledge of leases, contracts, construction practices, project management, building codes, and engineering practices.

Nice-to-haves

• CAD/CAFM MSQL or SQL expertise preferred.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus based on performance.
• Equal Employment Opportunity policies.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.