What are the responsibilities and job description for the AutoCAD Operator position at Barnard?
Overview
Barnard Construction – Bozeman, MT (Home Office)
Full‑time | On‑site
Barnard Construction is seeking a detail‑oriented AutoCAD Operator to support our estimating and planning teams at our Home Office in Bozeman, Montana. This role plays a critical part in preparing accurate quantity takeoffs, earthwork and concrete modeling, and high‑quality proposal and planning drawings for major civil and infrastructure pursuits across North America.
Why Barnard
Barnard Construction is known for tackling some of the most challenging heavy‑civil and infrastructure projects in the country. You’ll join a team that values innovation, problem‑solving, and teamwork — and you’ll contribute directly to the success of high‑profile construction pursuits. This position gives you the opportunity to work directly within our Bozeman Home Office, where collaboration, mentorship, and support are central to our culture.
Qualifications
Barnard Construction – Bozeman, MT (Home Office)
Full‑time | On‑site
Barnard Construction is seeking a detail‑oriented AutoCAD Operator to support our estimating and planning teams at our Home Office in Bozeman, Montana. This role plays a critical part in preparing accurate quantity takeoffs, earthwork and concrete modeling, and high‑quality proposal and planning drawings for major civil and infrastructure pursuits across North America.
Why Barnard
Barnard Construction is known for tackling some of the most challenging heavy‑civil and infrastructure projects in the country. You’ll join a team that values innovation, problem‑solving, and teamwork — and you’ll contribute directly to the success of high‑profile construction pursuits. This position gives you the opportunity to work directly within our Bozeman Home Office, where collaboration, mentorship, and support are central to our culture.
Qualifications
- Vocational/technical training beyond high school and/or a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field.
- Preferred: AA or BS degree in Drafting/CAD
- Experience with GPS and conventional survey techniques
- At least 2 years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D (2012 or later).
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with computers and integrated software applications.
- Provide AutoCAD Civil 3D support for quantity takeoffs involving UG pipeline and utilities, civil earthwork, transmission alignments, and concrete structure estimating packages.
- Develop earthwork models, concrete models, alignments, profiles, sections, grading, volumes, and corridor elements in Civil 3D.
- Prepare proposal‑ready drawings, renderings, and planning/site layout drawings for pursuit and bid work.
- Perform takeoff, analysis, and plan‑review tasks with minimal supervision.
- Lead portions of project planning or takeoff workflows on assigned pursuits.
- Produce haul road alignment and embankment documentation that supports estimating and planning activities.
- Work closely with Barnard estimators from initial quotation through proposal development, ensuring scope alignment and technical accuracy.