Position Summary
This role will provide technical drawing and CAD support services to internal and external DHA customers. Services include the creation, modification, maintenance, and management of facility and infrastructure drawings and associated data using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Supported files include all engineering and architectural drawings used to maintain accurate facility records and support Government-owned systems
Accommodation Requests
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following inexhaustive list of duties represents a sample of work routinely performed by this role:
- Update architectural and infrastructure as-built drawings to reflect additions, relocations, and modifications. Architectural elements include, but are not limited to, exterior and interior walls, windows, partitions, stairwells, elevators, casework, doors, and door swings. Associated text such as RPIE asset numbers, room numbers, areas, finishes, and room names shall also be updated in accordance with DHA policies and procedures.
- Validate project room information changes in compliance with Medical Health Systems Space Planning Criteria.
- Update the DMLSS/LogiCole system with required room and facility information per DHA-FE standard operating procedures and project policies.
- Upload and link drawing elements to the DMLSS/LogiCole system.
- Perform all drawing work using current versions of Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent CAD software in accordance with DHA policies, procedures, and AEC standards.
- Assist MTF facility managers in organizing, maintaining, and updating building drawings, plans, and master plans.
- Follow DHA-defined file naming conventions and technical standards for drawing file management.
- Upload and maintain 100% Issued For Construction (IFC) design documents and red-lined As-Built or final Record Drawings in the MARS database.
- Produce Record Drawings by updating 100% IFC files with red-lined As-Built submissions if not provided by the construction contractor.
- Perform remote updates using phone, web conference, email, or fax for changes affecting less than 5,000 square feet within a single contiguous building.
- Update Fire Protection and Life Safety drawings to reflect as-built conditions, including all system components such as control panels, detectors, pull stations, egress lighting, fire extinguishers, sprinkler heads, and smoke/fire dampers.
- Upload completed drawing updates to the MARS database with required metadata tags in accordance with DHA policies.
- Collaborate with Data Entry Clerks and Quality Control Technicians to ensure accuracy of drawings and drawing sets imported into DMLSS/LogiCole.
- Convert PDF scans of facilities to CAD formats when digital drawings are unavailable, limited to the extent necessary for project updates.
- Travel to project sites as needed to collect digital files or scan paper drawings when digital versions do not exist.
- Support requests for facility drawing files, installation, and project folder creation, reviewing updates for compliance with DHA, CADD, and AEC standards.
- Participate in design submittal review teams and project completion functional testing teams to validate drawings prior to Government acceptance and project closeout.
- Review and evaluate engineering design drawings to ensure they accurately reflect as-built conditions.
- Perform self-review and team quality control reviews, revising drawings based on reviewer feedback.
- Complete Government-approved training required to perform duties associated with CAD software, DMLSS/LogiCole, MARS, and other Government-owned systems.
- Participate in engineering quality control activities, such as fire alarm and fire pump testing.
- Perform field surveys to support new designs, modifications, or installation assistance for complex projects.
- Document and report building deficiencies observed during site visits.
Education, Experience, and Technical Skills