Sr. CAD Designer

$99,000 - $99,000/Yr

CBRE - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Columbia, SC

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 role requires responding to client inquiries and reporting on the status of various exercises, ensuring that processes are followed and are auditable. The designer will also need to understand building components and disciplines, ensuring the accuracy of information related to design services, and assisting in value engineering and continuous improvement efforts. This position may also involve creating stacking and blocking plans and space plans, providing expertise for reviews of deliverables from third-party suppliers, and adding value to the client's use of design services by offering design insights and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients for design solutions and seek approvals for new projects.
• Prepare preliminary plans and budgets, communicating rationale and status to stakeholders.
• Prepare presentations and training for the Project Management team and clients.
• Coordinate with design service providers to ensure timely and accurate 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 ensure the accuracy of design service information.
• Create stacking and blocking plans and space plans.
• Provide expertise for reviews of third-party deliverables on behalf of clients.
• Add value to client design services with insights and appropriate 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.