Sr. CAD Designer

$99,000 - $99,000/Yr

CBRE - Annapolis, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Annapolis, MD

Real Estate

About the position

The Sr. CAD Designer position is primarily focused on providing CAD CAFM support and supervision within the Advisory Segment of the company. This role is essential in managing the processes related to the provision of services that pertain to the feasibility and standards of the business. The designer will oversee the documentation and tracking of exercises related to feasibility studies, standards application, 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 Sr. CAD Designer will interface directly with clients to develop design solutions that meet their needs. This includes administering reviews and obtaining client approvals for new projects or initiatives. The designer will be responsible for preparing preliminary plans and budgets, as well as communicating the rationale and status of all standards to project managers, team members, and other stakeholders. Additionally, the role involves preparing presentations and training sessions for the Project Management team and clients, ensuring that all deliverables from design service providers are accurate and timely. The designer will also be tasked with understanding building components and disciplines, ensuring the accuracy of information related to design services, and assisting in value engineering and continuous improvement efforts. Responsibilities include creating stacking and blocking plans, space plans, and providing expertise in reviewing deliverables from third-party suppliers. The designer will play a strategic role in the change process, innovating and educating clients on design services, while also responding to client inquiries and adding value through design insights and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients for design solutions and administer reviews 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 accurate and timely deliverables.
• Respond to and report on the status of exercises, ensuring processes are followed and auditable.
• Understand building components and disciplines, ensuring accuracy of design service information.
• Create stacking and blocking plans, space plans, and provide expertise for third-party deliverables.
• Add value to client design services by providing insights and 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.
• 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 and diversity commitment.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.