CADD Specialist

Bodwé Professional Services Group•San Antonio, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

This role will provide technical drawing and CAD support services to internal and external DHA customers. Services include the creation, modification, maintenance, and management of facility and infrastructure drawings and associated data using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Supported files include all engineering and architectural drawings used to maintain accurate facility records and support Government-owned systems

Requirements

Associate’s degree in computer-dided design and drafting (CADD) from an accredited institution, or a CADD certificate from an accredited technical or vocational school.
Minimum of two (2) years of documented experience using Autodesk AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software to create, modify, and maintain engineering or architectural drawings.
Ability to read and interpret construction and as-built drawings for architectural, mechanical, and infrastructure systems.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of facility management and building infrastructure systems sufficient to maintain and update drawings per DHA policies, AEC standards, and project requirements.
Ability to collect, consolidate, and apply data from multiple sources to produce accurate and complete drawings and associated documentation.

Responsibilities

Update architectural and infrastructure as-built drawings to reflect additions, relocations, and modifications.
Validate project room information changes in compliance with Medical Health Systems Space Planning Criteria.
Update the DMLSS/LogiCole system with required room and facility information per DHA-FE standard operating procedures and project policies.
Upload and link drawing elements to the DMLSS/LogiCole system.
Perform all drawing work using current versions of Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent CAD software in accordance with DHA policies, procedures, and AEC standards.
Assist MTF facility managers in organizing, maintaining, and updating building drawings, plans, and master plans.
Follow DHA-defined file naming conventions and technical standards for drawing file management.
Upload and maintain 100% Issued For Construction (IFC) design documents and red-lined As-Built or final Record Drawings in the MARS database.
Produce Record Drawings by updating 100% IFC files with red-lined As-Built submissions if not provided by the construction contractor.
Perform remote updates using phone, web conference, email, or fax for changes affecting less than 5,000 square feet within a single contiguous building.
Update Fire Protection and Life Safety drawings to reflect as-built conditions, including all system components such as control panels, detectors, pull stations, egress lighting, fire extinguishers, sprinkler heads, and smoke/fire dampers.
Upload completed drawing updates to the MARS database with required metadata tags in accordance with DHA policies.
Collaborate with Data Entry Clerks and Quality Control Technicians to ensure accuracy of drawings and drawing sets imported into DMLSS/LogiCole.
Convert PDF scans of facilities to CAD formats when digital drawings are unavailable, limited to the extent necessary for project updates.
Travel to project sites as needed to collect digital files or scan paper drawings when digital versions do not exist.
Support requests for facility drawing files, installation, and project folder creation, reviewing updates for compliance with DHA, CADD, and AEC standards.
Participate in design submittal review teams and project completion functional testing teams to validate drawings prior to Government acceptance and project closeout.
Review and evaluate engineering design drawings to ensure they accurately reflect as-built conditions.
Perform self-review and team quality control reviews, revising drawings based on reviewer feedback.
Complete Government-approved training required to perform duties associated with CAD software, DMLSS/LogiCole, MARS, and other Government-owned systems.
Participate in engineering quality control activities, such as fire alarm and fire pump testing.
Perform field surveys to support new designs, modifications, or installation assistance for complex projects.
Document and report building deficiencies observed during site visits.