CAD Support Technician

Position Summary

The CAD Technician provides technical drafting, drawing management, document control, and facility space documentation support for Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) facility management programs. The position is responsible for maintaining accurate and current facility drawings, room inventories, utilization plans, and electronic document repositories supporting military healthcare facilities.

The CAD Technician performs drawing updates, reconciliations, and quality control activities using AutoCAD, Drawbase, and related Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. The incumbent ensures all facility drawings comply with BUMED, Defense Health Agency (DHA), Navy, and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) standards while supporting facility planning, space utilization, real property management, and facility management database integration efforts.

This position serves as a key resource for maintaining accurate facility documentation and providing technical support and training to facility management personnel.

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain, update, and revise facility drawings to accurately reflect existing building conditions.
• Compare facility drawings against actual site conditions and identify discrepancies, omissions, additions, relocations, and modifications.
• Update architectural, structural, and space-related elements of CAD drawings based on facility renovations, moves, additions, and modifications.
• Produce high-quality electronic drawings using AutoCAD, Drawbase, and other approved CAD software applications.
• Ensure all drawing work is compatible with and exportable to Drawbase, DMLSS-FM, and other designated facility management systems.

Standards Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure all CAD drawings conform to BUMED, DHA, Navy CAD Standards, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and other applicable government requirements.
• Eliminate the use of external references (XREFs) in drawings and incorporate existing XREF content into revised drawing files.
• Perform quality control reviews of facility drawings to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established standards.
• Develop and maintain drawing reconciliation procedures and business rules subject to BUMED review and approval.

Room Inventory and Facility Data Reconciliation

• Reconcile facility drawings with room inventory databases and facility management records.
• Conduct drawing-to-room inventory validation and verification activities.
• Generate discrepancy reports for facility drawings and identify inconsistencies between room inventories and drawing records.
• Investigate, document, and resolve discrepancies through coordination with facility management personnel.
• Support integration of drawing information with DMLSS-FM and related facility management systems.

Facility Utilization and Space Management Support

• Prepare, update, and maintain Facility Utilization (FOUS) drawings and related space planning documentation.
• Support facility space utilization analyses and occupancy planning efforts.
• Document room assignments, functional use designations, and space allocation information.
• Maintain accurate graphical representations of facility utilization and occupancy data.

Document Control and Records Management

• Maintain BUMED document control systems and electronic drawing repositories.
• Manage facility drawing records within Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and designated network storage locations.
• Create, migrate, archive, and update drawing files in PDF and native CAD formats.
• Ensure facility drawings and supporting documentation are properly organized and accessible to authorized government and contractor personnel.
• Maintain version control and document tracking processes for facility drawings and records.

Site Surveys and Field Verification

• Conduct dedicated site visits to supported facilities to verify drawing accuracy and document facility changes.
• Collect field measurements and facility information necessary for drawing updates and revisions.
• Validate room configurations, occupancy data, and facility layouts against existing records.
• Coordinate with facility personnel to obtain clarification regarding building modifications and space changes.

Training and Customer Support

• Provide training to BUMED Facility Management personnel on the use of Drawbase and related drawing systems.
• Assist users with interpretation and utilization of facility drawings and space management tools.
• Provide technical support regarding facility drawings, room inventory records, and document management processes.
• Respond to requests for facility drawings and technical information from government personnel, contractors, and stakeholders.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Support

• Coordinate with facility managers, planners, engineers, real property personnel, and project teams to maintain accurate facility documentation.
• Provide drawings and supporting documentation to government personnel and project stakeholders as required.
• Support facility planning, renovation, maintenance, and construction initiatives through accurate drawing development and management.
• Participate in facility data validation and reconciliation activities supporting BUMED and DHA programs.

Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

• Minimum of three (3) years of combined experience using both AutoCAD and Drawbase.
• Demonstrated experience creating, modifying, maintaining, and managing architectural and facility-related CAD drawings.
• Experience performing facility drawing reconciliation and quality control activities.
• Experience maintaining electronic document control systems and drawing repositories.
• Ability to interpret architectural, engineering, and facility drawings.
• 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

Preferred Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Drafting, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting military, healthcare, government, or large institutional facilities.
• Experience with:
• • Drawbase
  • AutoCAD
  • DMLSS-FM
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Facility Utilization (FOUS) Programs
  • CAFM Systems
• Knowledge of BUMED, DHA, Navy, and UFC facility documentation standards.
• Experience supporting facility space management and room inventory programs.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Drawbase.
• Strong understanding of architectural drafting principles and facility documentation standards.
• Knowledge of facility space management and room inventory processes.
• Ability to reconcile graphical and database information accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, and electronic document management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Working Environment

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet, climate-controlled environment. While in the office, there is no regular exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, or heavy machinery.

This role also requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits, the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, dust, and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits, depending on site conditions. While on site visits, an individual in this role will be required to work typical hours at the request of the client or role demands.

Physical Demands

Sitting/Standing: This is not a sedentary role. This role requires the ability to be on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors, contractor representatives, and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.

Walking: This role requires the ability to move about outside in various geographic and building terrains to access a construction site to provide quality assurance services.

Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: This role requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of building construction to foundations, crawlspaces, and roofs.

Using Hands/Fingers: This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.

Talking/Hearing: This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.

Seeing: This role requires the ability to see, view, and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.

Carrying/Lifting: This role requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment, safety equipment, and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Native American Hiring Preference

Our parent company, Mno-Bmadsen, prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section, “qualified” means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and “suitable” means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstances and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order:

• First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; and
• Second, to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; and
• Third, to other qualified Native Americans; and
• Fourth, to all other qualified applicants

Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.

Home Office Connectivity Requirements for Hybrid & Remote Positions

To ensure reliable collaboration, client service, and secure access to company systems, the Company requires minimum connectivity standards to be eligible or remain eligible to work in a hybrid or remote capacity. Employees working remotely must maintain broadband internet service capable of consistently supporting video conferencing, VPN connectivity, and cloud-based applications. Hybrid or remote work eligibility may be reassessed if connectivity standards are not met. This includes:

• Wired broadband service (cable, fiber, or DSL) with at least minimum 100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload
• Some positions may require minimum 200-300 Mbps download / 25-35 Mbps upload speed

Cellular hotspot or fixed wireless cellular services (e.g., T-Mobile Home Internet) may not be used as a primary connection. The Company will comply with all local, state, and federal requirements as it relates to the reimbursement of home internet expenses. Eligibility for reimbursement of home internet expenses is defined in a separate policy.