Residential CAD Project Manager

Residential Cad Project Manager

Our client is seeking a Residential CAD Project Manager for a dynamic and growing design and construction management firm serving both residential and commercial sectors. They provide comprehensive services—from conceptual design through construction management—both in-house and through a strong network of industry professionals. Their projects range from custom homes and additions to restaurant and retail build-outs. We're looking for a self-driven designer who wants more than just a job—someone who's ready to take ownership, think like an entrepreneur, and grow alongside a company that values initiative and innovation.

This position, Residential CAD Project Manager, is 100% in-office and not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

What You'll Do as a Residential CAD Project Manager:

• Lead the design process for commercial and residential projects—from early concepts through to permit-ready construction documents.
• Manage your own client projects, timelines, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, drafters, and administrative staff.
• Research materials, codes, and regulations to ensure full compliance.
• Maintain and refine CAD files and structural drawings for use in ongoing design.
• Independently create and refine standard details as needed.
• Help improve systems and processes as the company grows—your voice matters here.

What We're Looking For as a Residential CAD Project Manager:

• Mandatory: 3+ years of hands-on AutoCAD experience in architecture, drafting, or design
• Solid grasp of construction techniques, materials, and building code standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Design, or related field (preferred)
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation (required daily)
• Entrepreneurial mindset: You want to own your work and see the impact

Entrepreneurial Mindset We're Looking For: We value team members who:

• Take ownership of their work, follow through without being micromanaged, and care about outcomes
• Are resourceful and find creative solutions when roadblocks arise
• Show a bias for action, keeping projects moving and adapting to shifting priorities
• Bring curiosity and initiative, you don't wait for direction, you seek ways to improve
• Handle feedback with resilience, using it as fuel for continuous improvement

Nice to Have:

• Bilingual (a plus, but not required)
• Experience in both residential and commercial projects
• Design experience with custom homes, additions, and retail spaces

Why Join Us?

• Direct access to decision-making and leadership opportunities
• A chance to grow with a company that values your input and creativity
• Room to expand into new project types and responsibilities
• Paid time off + bonus and overtime potential

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Overtime available
• In office only

If you're ready to bring your skills to a team where your work will truly matter, we want to meet you. Send us your resume and a few examples of your work (if available). We'd love to hear how you approach design—and what drives you.