Sr. CAD Designer

$99,000 - $99,000/Yr

CBRE - Bismarck, ND

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Bismarck, ND

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 Sr. CAD 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 be responsible for preparing preliminary plans and budgets, and will communicate the rationale and status of all standards to project managers, team members, and other stakeholders as necessary. Additionally, the designer will prepare presentations and training materials for the Project Management team and clients, ensuring that all deliverables from design service providers are accurate and timely. The role also requires a deep understanding of building components and disciplines, ensuring that the information related to design services is current and accurate. The designer will assist in value engineering and continuous improvement efforts, creating stacking and blocking plans as well as space plans. Furthermore, the designer will provide expertise in reviewing deliverables from third-party suppliers on behalf of clients, playing a strategic role in the change process by innovating, applying, and educating on design solutions. The position may also involve responding to client inquiries and adding value to the client's use of design services by providing insights and solutions tailored to their needs.

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 materials 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, as well as space plans.
• Review deliverables from third-party suppliers and provide strategic input on design changes.
• Respond to client inquiries and provide design 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 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 and diversity commitment.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.