Sr. CAD Designer

$99,000 - $99,000/Yr

CBRE - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Columbus, OH

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 seeking client approvals for all 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 designer will prepare presentations and training materials for the Project Management team and clients, ensuring that all deliverables are accurate and timely. The role also requires a deep understanding of building components and disciplines, ensuring the currency and accuracy of information related to design services. The designer will assist in value engineering and continuous improvement efforts, creating stacking and blocking plans and space plans as needed. Furthermore, the designer will provide expertise in reviewing deliverables from third-party suppliers, playing a strategic role in the change process by innovating, applying, and educating clients on design services. Overall, the Sr. CAD Designer is expected to add significant value to the client's use of design services by providing insightful design solutions that align with their needs.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients to develop design solutions.
• Administer reviews and seek client approvals for new projects or initiatives.
• 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 as needed, ensuring processes are followed and auditable.
• Understand building components and disciplines, ensuring accuracy of design service information.
• Create stacking and blocking plans and space plans.
• Provide expertise in reviewing deliverables from third-party suppliers on behalf of clients.
• Add value to the client's use of design services by providing 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.
• 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, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.
• Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred.
• Knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices, project management, building and municipal codes, engineering practices, structural engineering, signage/way finding, architectural and interior design fields and industries.
• CAD/CAFM MSQL or SQL expertise preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CAD/CAFM software tools.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices.

Benefits

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