CAD Drafter 5

Job Responsibilities And Duties

• To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Bluebeam Revu - Advanced Proficiency
• Revit and/or other BIM software - Advanced Proficiency
• OpenRoads Proficiency - Preferred
• Advanced Proficiency in one or both major civil engineering CAD Platforms (Autodesk and Civil 3D; or Microstation)

Technical Expertise

• Advanced understanding of technical fundamentals
• Demonstrates expertise to others within and beyond market sector
• Leads internal mentoring and training
• Provides quality control of complex deliverables

Teamwork

• Team player and team leader able to follow on large or complex projects
• Provides clear communication and direction, sets expectations, and takes responsibility for results of the team
• Follows established practice area workflows and create and implement workflow improvements

Project Delivery

• Leads the production of and provides quality control for the following:
• Plan sheets
• Exhibits
• Back checks all redlines and instructions have been incorporated
• Reviews all assigned deliverables for consistency
• Compiles, updates, and reviews milestone submittal plan sets

Understanding Budget and Schedule

• Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort
• Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects
• Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks
• Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks
• Mentors others on above
• Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget

Industry Standards and Regulations

• Expertly applies the following drafting standards with advanced skill:
• Drafting fundamentals
• CAD standards for DOWL and DOWL clients (e.g., Cities, Counties, States, Federal)
• Accurately interpreting redlines and updating CAD drawings and details
• Creating new sheets for projects and keeping work product organized in multiple layered files (e.g., xrefs)
• Actively mentors others on interpreting drafting standards
• Understands client drafting preferences and requirements
• Stays current on innovative practices and suggests workflow adjustments to implement positive change

Client Interaction

• Frequent direct communications with clients on large/complex projects
• Leads technical client project meetings
• Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks
• Participates in project interviews

Level of Work/Accountability

• Primarily performs advanced drafting tasks on complex, demanding projects for the market sector
• Operates with a high level of autonomy
• Reviews the work of others
• Mentors others with less experience
• May provide design guidance to designers
• Supervisory Duties - No

Education And/or Experience

• Associate's Degree preferred
• Years of experience required: 10 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 9 years

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Autodesk/Bentley certifications preferred