Physical Plant Operations - 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.