Project & CAD Manager

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage assigned architectural projects from initial design development through completed construction documents.
• Ensure drawings are complete, accurate, coordinated, and released according to project schedules.
• Cover base plans, structural drawings, mechanical systems, electrical layouts, plumbing requirements, and other consultant information.
• Coordinate with engineers and consultants when technical clarification is required.
• Review architectural plans for constructability, consistency, code compliance, accuracy and adherence to company standards.
• Confirm dimensions, ceiling heights, window and door locations, structural conditions, and exterior material transitions.
• Cover plan revisions, product updates, redlines, and field-driven changes.
• Maintain revision logs and clearly communicate changes to affected departments.
• Aid in developing construction standards and best-practice details.
• Maintain company CAD standards, templates, detail libraries, layer standards, and drafting procedures.
• Develop standards for integrating AutoCAD, PDF markup tools, specification platforms, and other design technologies.
• Troubleshoot CAD file issues, software problems, external references, plotting errors, and drawing corruption.
• Serve as the primary architectural contact for outsourced drafting teams.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings with outsourced drafting managers and production teams.
• Track outsourced drafting performance, turnaround times, quality, and revision frequency.
• Manage access permissions for internal staff, consultants, and outsourced drafting partners.
• Protect company intellectual property, proprietary plans, details, and design content.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Friendly and welcoming demeanor with the ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele.
• Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English.
• Able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization.
• Knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary.
• Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment.
• Strong technical proficiency in CAD software, drafting systems, and related design technologies.
• Strong design aptitude with the ability to interpret architectural plans, apply drafting standards, and produce accurate construction documents.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work collaboratively across multiple departments and levels of the organization.

About Us

The Camillo family of companies is dedicated to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds. Camillo Companies is a vertically integrated operation consisting of four primary entities, including Retail (Legend Homes), Residences (SimplyHome), Land Development (Academy Development), and Maintenance (LCI Services). Through these operations, the Camillo Family of Companies has constructed more than 30,000 homes and residences in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Bryan-College Station areas, establishing a standard of exceptional customer service and attainability. In 2007, the Company pioneered the single-family build-to-rent business, eventually leading to the 2012 launch of SimplyHome, which builds, leases, and manages both new and recently constructed single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family projects. Beginning in 2023, the company made acquisitions to expand into new markets in and outside of Texas. Camillo Companies value a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required.