CAD Technician – Luxury Residential & Commercial Design

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented CAD Technician to support the design, documentation, and coordination of luxury residential and commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have experience producing architectural and construction drawings for custom homes, estate residences, commercial buildings, tenant improvements, hospitality projects, mixed-use developments, and major renovations. This role collaborates closely with architects, interior designers, engineers, consultants, and project managers to deliver accurate, coordinated, and code-compliant documentation from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and maintain architectural drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit based on design intent, markups, and project requirements.
• Develop detailed floor plans, site plans, elevations, sections, reflected ceiling plans (RCPs), schedules, and construction details for residential and commercial projects.
• Produce millwork, cabinetry, kitchen, bath, office, retail, hospitality, and custom detailing drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of schematic design, design development, permit, bid, and construction document packages.
• Coordinate drawing sets with structural, civil, MEP, landscape, lighting, and specialty consultants to ensure accuracy and integration.
• Review consultant drawings and identify potential design conflicts, inconsistencies, and constructability concerns.
• Maintain organized project files, drawing standards, templates, and document control procedures.
• Ensure drawings comply with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, ADA requirements, life-safety standards, HOA requirements, and permitting standards.
• Incorporate custom architectural elements, high-end finishes, specialty materials, and bespoke design features into project documentation.
• Support field verification efforts, as-built documentation, construction revisions, and redline updates throughout project execution.
• Assist with 3D modeling, visualization, rendering, and presentation materials when required.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and support the design team throughout all project phases.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Architecture, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of CAD drafting experience supporting luxury residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, retail, office, healthcare, educational, or industrial projects.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Revit preferred.
• Working knowledge of SketchUp and architectural modeling software.
• Strong understanding of residential and commercial construction methods, architectural detailing, materials, and building systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate architectural, structural, civil, and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with commercial building codes, accessibility requirements, permitting processes, and construction documentation standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting luxury residential, hospitality, office, retail, mixed-use, healthcare, educational, or industrial developments.
• Familiarity with custom millwork packages, luxury interiors, architectural woodworking, specialty finishes, and high-end design detailing.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, V-Ray, or similar visualization software.
• Knowledge of local permitting processes, building codes, zoning ordinances, ADA compliance requirements, and agency review procedures.
• Experience working with architects, interior designers, developers, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.