CAD Tech & Document Controller: Path to Technical PM

Convergint Technologies; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Holidays and Paid Time Off

Employer contribution to RRSP;

Work environment committed to safety;

Colleague Assistance Program

Competitive salary and compensation

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a CAD Technician & Document Controller in Halifax, NS to support project management and engineering teams with documentation, site coordination, and technical delivery of large-scale systems projects.

You will assist with technical documentation control, review drawings, and participate in system testing and turnover activities under guidance, with a growth path toward a Technical Project Coordinator role.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in a technical coordination, field technician, design, or project support role.
• Solid understanding of integrated building systems (Security, IT Infrastructure, Nurse Call, RTLS, BAS, etc.).
• Ability to interpret and markup technical drawings, schematics, and schedules.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word) and Bluebeam; familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Wrike or Smartsheet is an asset.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and time management skills.
• Comfortable working in construction environments with regular field presence.

Responsibilities

• Technical Support and Drawing Coordination
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, redlines, and site reports.
• Verify device locations, wiring terminations, and equipment installations.
• Participate in system testing, labeling, and commissioning with senior technicians.
• Monitor jobsite conditions, promote adherence to Convergint Health & Safety policies, and participate in toolbox talks and hazard assessments.
• Prepare system installation drawings from engineered documentation.
• Prepare system as-built drawings from onsite drawing mark-ups.
• Assemble and prepare drawing package sets, data sheets, submittals, shop drawings, and other technical details.
• Assemble operations & maintenance manuals and system documentation.
• Review drawings for quality, accuracy, and clarity.
• Print, run copies, distribute shop drawings, close-out documentation to different stakeholders as necessary.
• Complete assigned deliverables on time and budget.
• Assist colleagues with drafting support as required.
• Organize and maintain project folders and drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to review layouts, device placement, and as-built drawings.
• Maintain design redlines and change records for integration and installation drawings.
• Validate that designs are constructible and consistent with site conditions.
• Support development of markups, diagrams, and coordination drawings across multiple systems (Security, RTLS, Nurse Call, BAS, IT, etc.).
• Scheduling & Progress Tracking
• Track field progress and milestone completion using MS Project, Wrike, Smartsheet, or similar tools.
• Identify potential schedule impacts, report risks, and assist with recovery planning.
• Maintain accurate progress logs, reports, and upcoming activity lists.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Track submittals, RFIs, and drawing revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare daily and weekly field reports with photos, key activities, and progress updates.
• Assist in compiling FAT/SAT documentation and commissioning packages.
• Maintain organized technical records to ensure full documentation traceability.
• Integration & Testing Support
• Record results, track open issues, and verify corrective actions.
• Support cross-system testing and integration verification.
• Assist in preparing turnover documentation, SOPs, and closeout binders.
• Growth & Development
• Learn project management fundamentals including cost tracking and scheduling.
• Gain exposure to design review, documentation control, and client coordination.
• Participate in Convergint mentorship and training programs leading toward a Project Manager role.
• Professional & Organizational Responsibilities
• Execute all work in compliance with provincial and local regulations, industry best practices, and company H&S policies.
• Always act as “our customer’s best service provider,” ensuring Convergint remains their first choice.
• Collaborate with teammates to improve overall operations of the Convergint Technology Center.
• Stay informed on company policies, standards, and safety programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical coordination

Field technician

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Wrike

Smartsheet

Bluebeam

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Convergint is seeking a CAD Technician & Document Controller in Halifax, NS to support project management and engineering teams with documentation, site coordination, and technical delivery of large-scale systems projects.

You will assist with technical documentation control, review drawings, and participate in system testing and turnover activities under guidance, with a growth path toward a Technical Project Coordinator role.