CAD Operator 3 - Remote

About the role

Prepare system installation drawings from engineered documentation for construction or permit. Join a dynamic team that allows for growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Work with customer-provided AutoCAD/REVIT files to prepare security systems installation drawings to meet contract documentation requirements.
• Run interference/clash detection to detect design clashes and assist project team with coordination.
• Attend weekly meetings and submit updates to Lead Designer.
• Adjust BIM models as directed by the customer and track changes for change order pricing.
• Create, collect various 2D drawings as needed to be inserted in the BIM model.
• Manage 3D models for design coordination and submission for approval by the customer.
• Create additional BIM objects (Revit Families) as needed.
• Aid the project team with model visualizations.
• Provide project team with updated construction drawings as change orders are released by the customer.
• Manage and use BIM modeling software (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, NavisWorks).
• Manage and use coordination, scheduling, programming, file sharing, and collaboration platforms.
• Update model as required by change orders released by the customer.
• Correspond regularly with the customer and other subcontractors.
• Work directly with project managers to obtain data sheets on submitted equipment for modeling and submit RFI's as needed.
• Obtain electronic files as needed for model coordination.
• Update drawing set as change orders are approved and released for construction.
• Prepares system as-built drawings from onsite drawing mark-ups under minimal supervision of the Lead Designer.
• Handles more complex issues that have been escalated from less experienced BIM Operators.
• Assembles drawing package sets and data sheets for submittal or permit; works on moderate to complex drawing package sets and data sheets.
• Assembles operations and maintenance manuals and system documentations.
• Reviews own drawings for quality and accuracy. May review drawings from less experienced colleagues.
• Prints, runs copies, distributes shop drawings/close-out documents to different departments/clients as necessary.
• Completes assigned drawings on time and on budget. May oversee less experienced AutoCAD/BIM Operators in timely completion of drawings.
• Aids colleagues with drafting support as requested or required.
• Organizes/maintains project folders and drawings.
• Updates project schedule daily.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge/expertise in latest version of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks.
• Advanced skills level in reading and understanding architectural and electrical layouts and diagrams.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical/electronic theory and components.
• Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
• Strong technical skills and experience related to security systems.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).