CAD Designer

5 days ago

Portage, Michigan, United States Allen Edwin Homes Full time
Careers at Allen Edwin Homes
Allen Edwin Homes is looking for individuals to join our team

At Allen Edwin Homes, our greatest asset is our people. As Michigan's largest home builder, we've built our success on a foundation of trust, honesty, and passion. After an exceptional 2024, we continue to grow and thrive, defying market trends and expanding annually since 2006.

We take pride in treating every customer like a friend or family member, offering a personalized experience that resonates with homebuyers from all walks of life. Our commitment extends beyond our customers—we've cultivated a team-oriented environment where collaboration and support contribute to the success and happiness of both our employees and the families we serve.

Allen Edwin Homes is always looking for confident, enthusiastic, and hardworking individuals ready to join our growing team. If you're driven to make a difference and contribute to our success across Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, we'd love to have you on board

Available Positions
  • Land Development Construction Team Manager (Grand Rapids)
  • Vice President of Copper Bay Rental (Michigan)
  • Land Development Preconstruction Associate (Portage, MI)
  • Estimator (Portage, MI)
  • Residential Construction Manager (Paw Paw, MI)
  • Residential Construction Manager (Ann Arbor, MI)
  • Assistant Residential Construction Manager (Lansing)
  • New Home Sales Consultant (Michigan)

Position Summary

The CAD Designer is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining accurate construction drawings and plan sets for residential homes within the company's product portfolio. This position supports job specific drawings and plan revisions, ensuring that all drawings are accurate, buildable, and compliant with local building codes.

As part of a regional production home builder, the CAD Designer collaborates closely with design, estimating, purchasing, and construction teams to produce high-quality plans that reflect company standards and builder efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and revise complete sets of construction drawings for site specific homes.
  • Update drawings to reflect as-built conditions, field changes, and redline revisions.
  • Coordinate with engineers, and internal departments to ensure accuracy and consistency across plans.
  • Incorporate markups from estimating, construction, and purchasing to align drawings with material and cost standards.
  • Ensure all drawings meet company drafting standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage and organize CAD files, templates, and plan archives for version control and easy access.
  • Communicate effectively with field teams to resolve drawing-related issues or clarifications.
  • Assist in implementing drafting and document control improvements to streamline workflow.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • Associate's degree or technical certification in Drafting, Architecture, or related field preferred.
  • 2–5 years of residential drafting experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (required); experience with Revit, Chief Architect, or SoftPlan a plus.
  • Familiarity with residential construction methods, materials, and building codes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all drawings.
  • Ability to interpret and apply architectural and engineering design principles.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.
  • Clear communication and collaboration skills across departments.
  • Self-motivated with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Performance Metrics

  • Accuracy and clarity of plan sets issued to construction and permitting.
  • Timeliness of plan revisions and updates.
  • Reduction in field plan errors or clarification requests.
  • Compliance with company drafting standards.
  • Collaboration and responsiveness to internal and external stakeholders.

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