Sr. CAD Designer

$99,000 - $99,000/Yr

CBRE - Harrisburg, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Harrisburg, PA

Real Estate

About the position

The purpose of the Sr. CAD Designer position is to provide comprehensive CAD and CAFM support and supervision. This role is crucial in managing the processes related to the provision of services that pertain to the feasibility studies or standards of the business as required. The Sr. CAD Designer will oversee the processing, documentation, and tracking of exercises related to feasibility or standards application, exterior design, and signage. This position requires a deep understanding of the industry, market trends, codes, client expectations, value engineering, and innovation in design practices. In this role, the Sr. CAD Designer will interface directly with clients to develop design solutions that meet their needs. They will administer reviews and seek client approvals for all new projects or initiatives, ensuring that all preliminary plans and budgets are prepared accurately. Communication is key, as the designer will need to convey the rationale and status of all standards to Project Managers (PMs), Team Managers (TMs), and other stakeholders involved in the projects. The Sr. CAD Designer will also be responsible for preparing presentations and training sessions for the Project Management team and clients. Coordination with design service providers is essential to ensure that deliverables are accurate and meet client expectations in a timely manner. The designer will respond to client inquiries and report on the status of exercises as needed, ensuring that all processes are followed and are auditable. Additionally, the designer must have a solid understanding of building components and disciplines, ensuring the currency and accuracy of information related to design services. They will assist in value engineering and continuous improvement efforts, creating stacking and blocking plans and space plans as necessary. The role also involves providing expertise for reviews of deliverables from third-party suppliers on behalf of the client, playing a strategic role in the change process by innovating, applying, and educating on design solutions.

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 for 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, ensuring accuracy of design service information.
• Assist in value engineering and continuous improvement efforts.
• Create stacking and blocking plans, space plans.
• Provide expertise for reviews of third-party deliverables on behalf of the client.
• Add value to the client's use of design services with appropriate design insights.

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.