5-7 years of CAD drafting experience in residential production environments.
Associates or Bachelor's degree in architecture, drafting, Engineering Technology, or related fields preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of residential construction, code compliance, and drafting techniques.
Strong technical proficiency in CAD software and related design technologies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across various departments.
Responsibilities
Manage architectural projects from design development to completed construction documents.
Ensure the accuracy and quality of drawings within project schedules.
Coordinate with engineers and consultants for technical clarifications.
Review plans for constructability, code compliance, and company standards adherence.
Communicate changes and revisions effectively to all involved departments.
Benefits
Full-time exempt salaried position.
Opportunities for field walks, model reviews, and evaluations.
Support for developing construction standards and best-practice details.
A commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity within the workplace.
Full Job Description
Company: Legend Homes
Job Title: Project & CAD Manager
Department: Architecture & Design
Reports to: Director, Product
Status: Full-Time / Exempt - Salaried
Job Summary:
Camillo Companies is actively seeking an experienced Project & CAD Manager to oversee outsourced architectural projects and manage architectural technology systems. This position is responsible for managing CAD standards, workflows, quality control, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the drafting team and continuous process improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a team player with strong technical expertise in CAD software, experience executing construction documents, and a passion for developing efficient drafting processes that support organizational goals. This individual will work closely with architects, designers, engineering teams, and leadership to ensure all design documentation meets company standards for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Manage assigned architectural projects from initial design development through completed construction documents.
Ensure drawings are complete, accurate, coordinated, and released according to project schedules.
Coordinate base plans, structural drawings, mechanical systems, electrical layouts, plumbing requirements, and other consultant information.
Coordinate with engineers and consultants when technical clarification is required.
Review architectural plans for constructability, consistency, code compliance, accuracy and adherence to company standards.
Confirm dimensions, ceiling heights, window and door locations, structural conditions, and exterior material transitions.
Coordinate plan revisions, product updates, redlines, and field-driven changes.
Maintain revision logs and clearly communicate changes to affected departments.
Assist in developing construction standards and best-practice details.
Maintain company CAD standards, templates, detail libraries, layer standards, and drafting procedures.
Develop standards for integrating AutoCAD, PDF markup tools, specification platforms, and other design technologies.
Serve as the primary architectural contact for outsourced drafting teams.
Conduct regular coordination meetings with outsourced drafting managers and production teams.
Track outsourced drafting performance, turnaround times, quality, and revision frequency.
Manage access permissions for internal staff, consultants, and outsourced drafting partners.
Protect company intellectual property, proprietary plans, details, and design content.
Participate in field walks, model reviews, frame walks, and post-construction evaluations as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Friendly and welcoming demeanor with the ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele.
Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English. Must be able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization.
Knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary.
Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment. The Camillo family of companies are committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds.
Strong technical proficiency in CAD software, drafting systems, and related design technologies.
Strong design aptitude with the ability to interpret architectural plans, apply drafting standards, and produce accurate construction documents.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
Performs complex tasks typically following established processes.
Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures but may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.
Ability to establish and enforce drafting standards and quality control procedures.
Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills.
Education and Experience:
Comprehensive knowledge of the residential construction, code compliance and drafting.
Associates or Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in architecture, drafting, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related field preferred
Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible CAD drafting in a residential production environment.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required.
