CAD Drafter jobs in Providence, RI

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is a leading $850 million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75 million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail.

Job Description:

The Drafter/CAD Operator role at OSJL is responsible for converting 3D scans and generating plans and drawings using computer-aided design (“CAD”) software. This role contributes to the planning, design, and construction of new retail stores, the remodeling of existing stores, and tenant fit-outs and improvements across the Company’s multi-state real estate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with OSJL’s Construction team and Store Design department to align priorities, corporate objectives, and deliverables.
• Visit and visually inspect sites to ensure accurate and feasible design solutions.
• Interpret plans and identify and communicate potential design issues. Evaluate and incorporate feedback into drawings.
• Translate 3D scans of real estate assets data into 2D/3D AutoCAD drawings, maintaining compliance with industry standards as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Attend project status meetings, participate in goal setting, and work independently under remote conditions, if applicable.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of CAD detail libraries and design standards. Provide recommendations for process improvements and departmental efficiencies.
• Serve as project liaison between internal teams and external design and engineering consultants.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in a related field is preferred.
• Certificate in AutoCAD is preferred.
• 2 years of professional experience in AutoCAD or related software is preferred; Applied knowledge and use of 3D features is preferred.
• 2 or more years of experience in a real estate or construction environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and understand scopes of work is required.
• Familiarity with construction terminology and basic understanding of built environments is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Familiarity with web-based project management software applications is required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel; and proficient with Google platform (i.e. Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).

Work Environment:

• Travel and work from the road approximately 20% of the time.
• Some work in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard
  potential. Some sedentary work and near vision use for reading and computer use.
• Works in an office environment remaining stationary at a desk, table, or computer workstation for extended periods of time. Frequently uses near vision for reading and computer tasks.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

The salary range for this position is between $20.00 - $22.00 per hour. Salary range is dependent upon years of experience.

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