Sr. CAD Designer

$99,000 - $99,000/Yr

CBRE - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Indianapolis, IN

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 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 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 designer will respond to client inquiries and report on the status of various exercises, ensuring that processes are followed and are auditable. A strong understanding of building components and disciplines is essential, as the designer will assist in the value engineering and continuous improvement of design elements. The role also involves creating stacking and blocking plans and space plans, providing expertise for reviews of deliverables from third-party suppliers, and being a strategic part of the change process in innovating and educating clients on design services.

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 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 client inquiries and report on the status of exercises as needed.
• Ensure processes are followed and are auditable.
• Understand building components and disciplines, assisting in value engineering and continuous improvement.
• Create stacking and blocking plans and space plans.
• Provide expertise for reviews of deliverables from third-party suppliers.

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 policies.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.