CADD Specialist

Position Summary

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

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

The following inexhaustive list of duties represents a sample of work routinely performed by this role: 

• Update architectural and infrastructure as-built drawings to reflect additions, relocations, and modifications. Architectural elements include, but are not limited to, exterior and interior walls, windows, partitions, stairwells, elevators, casework, doors, and door swings. Associated text such as RPIE asset numbers, room numbers, areas, finishes, and room names shall also be updated in accordance with DHA policies and procedures.
• 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.

Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

• Associate’s degree in computer-aided 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

Preferred Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

• 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.

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 atypical 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.