Campus Planning and Design - Design and CAD Specialist

Cedarville University invites applicants for the position of Design & CAD Specialist. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site staff position in the Physical Plant – Operations Department within the Business Division. This position reports to the Director of Campus Planning and Design and works 2,080 annual hours.

The Design & CAD Specialist combines technical drafting, facilities documentation, space planning support, and project coordination to support campus planning, renovations, and construction projects. This position serves as a critical link between design intent and project implementation by ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across campus projects. The Design & CAD Specialist also provides field support as needed, updates building and utility drawings as renovations occur, and maintains campus print files.

Essential Functions

CAD & Technical Documentation

• Develop and maintain accurate CAD drawings for campus buildings, renovations, and infrastructure.
• Update and manage campus floor plans, space utilization data, and as-built documentation.
• Organize and manage digital files, drawings, and project records to support long-term campus planning.
• Produce drawings and layouts to support project planning, budgeting, and execution.

Space Planning & Design Support

• Assist with space planning efforts for renovations, departmental moves, and campus initiatives.
• Support the development of layouts that align with campus standards and functional needs.
• Collaborate with the Director and campus stakeholders to translate project needs into visual plans.

Project Coordination Support

• Assist in assembling project documentation, including plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Support communication between internal teams and external vendors by providing accurate drawings and project updates.
• Track drawing revisions and ensure current documents are accessible to project teams.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide copies of prints and related data to individuals on and off campus and support architects and subcontractors as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's degree in Drafting, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in CAD drafting, facilities documentation, architecture, engineering, construction, or related work.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS mapping systems.
• Ability to read architectural, construction, and facilities drawings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams/SharePoint.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Experience with Revit or other Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
• Experience with space planning, construction documentation, and document management systems.

Key Competencies

• Ability to translate field conditions into updated drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with architects, contractors, vendors, and campus stakeholders.
• Accuracy in technical drawing and recordkeeping.
• Ability to maintain confidential or sensitive facilities documentation.
• Ability to prioritize competing requests.

Required Mental/Physical Abilities

• Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies, and technical standards while interpreting technical data and adapting standard methods to changing conditions.
• Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and perform considerable walking, including climbing ladders in multi-story buildings.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, including office settings and indoor and outdoor conditions with varying temperatures, dust, and moderate to high noise levels.
• Ability to prepare and analyze data, read small print and blueprints, and inspect construction work.
• Ability to drive and perform tasks requiring fingering, hearing, grasping, feeling, reaching, crouching, stooping, bending, and climbing.