What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Drafter II position at Spinoso Real Estate Gro?
Job Title: CAD Drafter II
Department: Construction
Reports To: Supervisor, CAD
Classification: Non - Exempt, Full-Time
Location: Remote or Onsite (Syracuse, NY)
Company Overview
At Spinoso Real Estate Group, we believe retail real estate holds untapped potential to transform communities, foster connection, and drive economic growth. We specialize in managing, revitalizing, and reimagining enclosed malls and large-scale retail assets with precision, purpose, and innovation. Our passion for excellence is matched only by our commitment to results. With a technology-driven platform, hands-on expertise, and an operator’s mindset, we execute with efficiency, delivering measurable outcomes for investors, partners, and communities alike.
Summary
The CAD Drafter II supports leasing, development, and property management efforts by creating, modifying, and managing architectural and engineering drawings across multiple mixed-use projects. This role ensures accuracy and consistency across plans and exhibits, collaborates with cross-functional teams, reviews updates from CAD I staff, and maintains drawing standards in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Modify, verify and update CAD drawings for creation of various Leasing and Marketing Plans, including (but not limited to) floor plans, site plans and lease exhibits while following established department standards
- Conversion of existing conditions plans (.pdf files) to AutoCAD (.dwg) and the inventory management of drawing files
- Work with Big Box Leasing for floor plans, site plans and lease exhibits
- Coordination with Leasing and Construction / Tenant Coordination Department in the creation of LOD’s, Site Plans, and floor plans/elevations
- Coordination with various internal departments and field teams to keep internal systems current, reviewing CAD Drafter I updates
- Attend tenant coordination meetings to aid in communication between departments
- Responsible for keeping Retail Manager floor plans updated
- Possible travel
- Provide superior client service
- Positively and proactively collaborate with everyone in the Company in any way needed to further the leasing, development and marketing of mall properties to achieve, sell and provide world-class service to all our constituents
- Maintain Client confidence and protect operations by keeping proprietary information confidential
- Perform other duties as required
What We Require:
Education and/or Experience
- Associate Degree (Architectural Drafting or closely related field) required
- 2-3 years’ experience required
Knowledge/Skills
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
- Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering construction documents (plans, sections, elevations and details).
- General building code knowledge
- Working knowledge of space planning, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
- Self-starter with excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills
- Able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Highly energetic and committed; excited to be a part of a rapidly growing company.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We believe in supporting the whole person — not just the professional. In addition to a competitive salary and performance-based bonus, our comprehensive benefits package reflects our commitment to your long-term success and well-being.
Your Benefits Include:
- 100% Company-Paid Medical and Dental Coverage
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Hybrid Work Opportunity After 6 Months
- Phone Reimbursement Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Supportive, Collaborative Work Culture
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Use of computer screens and keyboards
- Operation of a passenger vehicle
- Occasional and sometimes overnight travel by air, car or other means to accomplish duties
- Manual dexterity sufficient for constant use of a keyboard, mouse and telephone/radio
- Ability to operate office equipment, including a copier, fax machine, postage machine, etc.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds
- Speech and hearing sufficient for regular communications on the phone, radio or face-to-face
- Vision sufficient for reading work related documents on a monitor or in paper format
- Sufficient sense of smell to detect dangerous odors
- Ability to walk, bend, stoop, climb, and reach in the course of normal office functions
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
Disclaimer: This job description is not all inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be required
EEO Statement: Spinoso Real Estate Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We value diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to provide innovative solutions to our customers. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Department at 315-425-1000. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. It is the responsibility of the applicant to inform Spinoso Real Estate Group of any necessary accommodations needed during the recruitment process. Spinoso Real Estate Group will work with the applicant to assess the specific requirements and provide reasonable accommodations accordingly. Spinoso Real Estate Group is committed to ensuring that our workplace is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, please let us know.