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CAD Technician

JLL
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
What this job involves:

As a CAD Technician at JLL, you'll provide essential drafting support that keeps projects moving forward across new construction, major renovations, system replacements, and space management initiatives. Working primarily in Bentley MicroStation, you'll create and maintain high-quality CAD drawings that serve as the foundation for project coordination and decision-making. This role sits at the intersection of technical precision and collaborative problem-solving, where your attention to detail directly impacts project outcomes. At JLL, we embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career, offering you the chance to grow your technical expertise while supporting diverse project types. You'll work alongside engineers, architects, contractors, and project teams who rely on your drawings to bring complex building systems to life. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which means your contributions will support projects that shape how people experience the spaces where they work and live.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Create and maintain accurate CAD files including as-builts, evacuation maps, campus maps, security maps, and quantity takeoffs in Bentley MicroStation
  • Ensure all drawings comply with established CAD standards and quality control procedures
  • Manage drawing files and document workflows in ProjectWise
  • Produce redlines, markups, and drawing revisions based on feedback from engineers, architects, and project teams
  • Support project teams by tracking drawing-related milestones and deliverables
  • Assist with RFI responses that require drawing clarifications or updates
  • Conduct occasional site visits to verify existing conditions and gather field measurements for as-built documentation
  • Participate in construction site escorting when required, understanding basic safety protocols and completing Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) briefings
  • Identify opportunities to improve CAD standards, drafting efficiency, and space planning processes

Required qualifications:

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, CAD Technology, Architecture, Engineering, or related technical field
  • 3-5 years CAD drafting experience demonstrating proficiency in commercial construction CAD production.
  • Strong proficiency in Bentley MicroStation (primary requirement) and ProjectWise document management system
  • Working knowledge of Bluebeam for markups and take-offs
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents with strong attention to detail
  • Effective communication and organizational skills for coordinating with engineers, architects, and contractors
  • Basic understanding of commercial construction principles and building systems
  • OSHA 30 Certification within 90 days of hire
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience supporting project teams in a coordination or assistant role with familiarity in construction project workflows (RFIs, submittals, closeout documentation)
  • AutoCAD or Revit experience to complement MicroStation proficiency
  • Utility or infrastructure drafting experience
  • Previous exposure to active construction environments
  • Knowledge of ADA, building codes, space planning, and accessibility standards as they relate to technical drawings

Salary : $80,900 - $106,700

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