CAD Specialist

CBRE Asia Pacific; Makati; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Asia Pacific is seeking a CAD CAFM Support professional in Makati City to oversee feasibility studies, design standards, and value engineering for design service delivery. You will manage documentation, coordinate with third-party providers, and prepare client-ready solutions that align with project goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with PMs and clients, presenting design insights, and maintaining auditable design standards while contributing to continuous improvement and knowledge

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• AA/AS in CAD/CAFM preferred.
• Diploma/Degree in Architectural Technology or AutoCAD or equivalent preferred.
• Designer Diploma/Degree in Interior Design recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary plans and budgets.
• Coordinate with design service providers to ensure timely deliverables.
• Prepare presentations and trainings for PMs and clients.
• Respond to client inquiries with design insight and solutions.

Skills

CAD/CAFM knowledge

Architectural design understanding

Problem solving

Communication

Education

GED or high school diploma

AA/AS in CAD/CAFM

Diploma/Degree in Architectural Technology or AutoCAD

Designer Diploma/Degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

MSQL/SQL

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID

296681

Posted

06-Oct-2026

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

Makati City - National Capital Region - Philippines

The purpose of this position is to provide CAD CAFM Support and Supervision. Manages the process of the provision of services relating to the feasibilities or standards of the business as required. Manages the processing, documentation and tracking of exercises relating to feasibilities or standards application, exterior design and signage. Provides knowledge of the industry, the market, codes, client expectations, value engineering and innovation. Interfaces with clients for design solutions. Administers reviews and seeks client approvals for all new projects or initiatives. Prepares preliminary plans and budgets. Communicates as required the rationale and status of all standards as applicable to PMs, TMs and other stakeholders. Prepares presentations and trainings to Project Management team and clients. Coordinates and works closely with the design service providers to ensure deliverables are accurate and timely to the client's expectations. Responds and reports on the status exercises as needed; ensure processes are followed and auditable. Understands building components and disciplines; ordinates the currency and accuracy of information related to the design service; assists in the value engineering and continuous improvement of these elements. Creates stacking and blocking plans, space plans. Provides expertise for reviews of deliverables from third party suppliers on the client's behalf; be a strategic part of the change process in innovating, applying and educating. Responds to client enquires. Adds value to the client's use of design services; responds as required with design insight, and solutions appropriate to the needs. Other duties may be assigned. No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to coworkers. May coordinate work and assign tasks.

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. AD/CAFM Associate's Degree (AA/AS), Diploma in Architectural Technology or AutoCAD or equivalent preferred. Designer Diploma or Degree in Interior Design; Minimum four years of related experience. Designer - Extensive Corporate and Retail design experience preferred. Prior related experience preferred. CAD/CAFM Architectural Technologist/Interior Designer AATO/ARIDO/DC preferred. Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees. Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages. Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills. Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Working knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred. Knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices, project management, building and municipal codes, engineering practices, structural engineering, signage/way finding, architectural and interior design fields and industries. CAD/CAFM MSQL or SQL expertise preferred. Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .

Service line: Advisory Segment