Architectural CAD Technician

Are you searching for a new opportunity to join a growing 100% employee-owned company that offers professional development opportunities, values an excellent life work balance and community service? Are you looking to be the next industry leader for a company with a culture that collaborates well together, works hard, and has fun while doing so? If so, check out this opportunity to become an employee-owner of Haley Ward, one of the Best Places to Work in Maine & one of the Best Firms to Work For in the country!

About Our Company


Haley Ward is a multidisciplinary consulting firm offering a wide range of engineering, environmental, architectural, BIM, surveying, and planning services headquartered in Bangor, Maine with locations in Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida. At Haley Ward, our team of close to 300 employee-owners value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with quality service that meets, and often exceeds, their expectations, and is one of the reasons clients routinely return to us for help. Haley Ward's work philosophy is to take advantage of the benefits of collaboration, mentoring, and face-to-face communication in order to optimize our operations and performance for our clients.


Join our team and Haley Ward will provide you:

• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans or - Paid monthly stipend if you have health insurance elsewhere!
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eleven (11) paid holidays, including a creative holiday schedule
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Culture that provides work-life balance, professional development and is community driven
• And much more

What you can expect to be doing:


We are seeking an Architectural CAD Technician with 46 years of professional experience in construction documentation to support our Architecture group. This position aligns with the AIA Architectural staff level I (non-licensed) and focuses on producing coordinated construction documents under the direction of a Project Architect or Project Manager.

• Prepare accurate and coordinated construction documents using Revit
• Produce plans, sections, details, schedules, and other drawing components
• Apply established standards, codes, and building systems to drawing production
• Coordinate architectural drawings with engineering disciplines and consultants
• Incorporate QA/QC comments and project team markups
• Support construction administration including drawing revisions and clarifications
• Proficient at Bluebeam for plan review and collaboration
• Ability to independently measure and create existing condition drawings

What you will need to succeed:


Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 46 years of technical experience in an architectural or A/E firm
• Experience working under a Project Architect or Project Manager on multi-discipline teams
• Proficiency in Revit required
• Demonstrated competency in construction documentation and detailing
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and typical construction methods
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Experience with both new construction and renovation projects
• Experience with wood frame, masonry veneer, and steel construction types
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, rendering suites such as Lumion, Twinmotion, Enscape, or V-Ray

*Please submit construction drawing samples as part of your application.


Location: Northborough, MA - Reliably commute or relocation before starting work. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with a combination of in-office and remote work considered based on business and operational needs.


The estimated range for this role is: $26.78 to $31.42 hourly. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, credentials, skills, and demonstrated proficiency for the role. Compensation is reviewed at least annually each year. Compensation is also adjusted throughout the year to recognize position advancement, responsibilities and licensure and/or certification.