CADD Specialist

Overview This is a remote role, but individuals must reside in/around the San Antonio, Texas area. Travel to client sites and various Military Medical Treatment Facilities is required. This position will be available only if the contract award is received. About Bodwé Group Companies Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations. By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes. 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 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Update architectural and infrastructure as-built drawings to reflect additions, relocations, and modifications. Update elements such as exterior/interior walls, windows, partitions, stairwells, elevators, casework, doors, and door swings; update related text (RPIE asset numbers, room numbers, areas, finishes, room names) per DHA policies. 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 SOPs and project policies. Upload and link drawing elements to the DMLSS/LogiCole system. Perform all drawing work using current versions of AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent CAD software per DHA policies and AEC standards. Assist MTF facility managers in organizing, maintaining, and updating building drawings, plans, and master plans. Follow DHA 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 for changes affecting less than 5,000 sq ft within a single contiguous building. Update Fire Protection and Life Safety drawings to reflect as-built conditions, including all system components (control panels, detectors, pull stations, egress lighting, extinguishers, sprinkler heads, dampers). Upload completed drawing updates to the MARS database with required metadata tags per 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 for 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 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 drawings and documentation. Working Environment This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet, climate-controlled environment. There is no regular exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, or heavy machinery in the office. The role requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations under renovation or active construction, where exposure to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, and dust may occur. Appropriate PPE may be required. On-site work may require atypical hours at the request of the client or role demands. Physical Demands Sitting/Standing: This is not a sedentary role. Requires being on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day, interacting with contractors and inspecting work. Walking: Ability to move about outside on various terrains to access a construction site for QA. Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Includes stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing to inspect building construction to foundations, crawlspaces, and roofs. Using Hands/Fingers: Constant use of laptop, mouse, keyboard, monitors, phones, scanners, copiers, and fax machines. Talking/Hearing: Frequent communication with others to review and decide information. Seeing: Must be able to see details of construction for quality control. Carrying/Lifting: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs to transport equipment and materials. 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. Preference order: qualified Pokagon Band citizens; qualified spouses and custodial parents; other qualified Native Americans; all other qualified applicants. Determinations are at the discretion of each Company President. Branch: Federal Support Services Entity: Bodwe Federal Services FLSA Status: Exempt Hours Per Week: 40 Work Arrangement: Remote (must reside in San Antonio, TX area) Reports To: Program Manager Manages Others: No Overnight Travel: Up to 10% Tags: #LI-Remote #LI-KR1 (Kay) #Careers #Hiring #JobSearch #Recruiting #HotJobs Pay Range: 70,000 - 85,000 USD per year (San Antonio, TX) Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bodwe Professional Services, LLC