CAD Designer (AutoCAD/Bluebeam) for Commercial Construction

PeopleReady Skilled Trades; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleReady Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced CAD Designer/Drafting Specialist in Riverside, CA. You will create 2D drawings in AutoCAD, manage shop drawings, and support estimating and operations through project lifecycles.

The role requires AutoCAD expertise, Bluebeam experience, and the ability to read complex construction documents while maintaining drafting standards and collaborating with project teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Architectural Drafting or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of CAD drafting experience.
• Advanced AutoCAD skills required.
• Bluebeam experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience with shop drawings, submittals, and takeoffs preferred.
• Strong mathematical and technical aptitude.
• Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D drawings and designs using AutoCAD.
• Develop, revise, and maintain shop drawings and submittals from concept through project completion.
• Review construction plans, specifications, RFIs, and project documents.
• Incorporate markups and redline revisions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain drawing standards, borders, templates, layouts, and line weights.
• Assist with AutoCAD libraries and archives management.
• Support estimating and operations with takeoffs and project documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Supervisors to meet deadlines.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Detail oriented

Time management

Communication

Education

Assoc. degree in Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

PeopleReady Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced CAD Designer/Drafting Specialist in Riverside, CA. You will create 2D drawings in AutoCAD, manage shop drawings, and support estimating and operations through project lifecycles.

The role requires AutoCAD expertise, Bluebeam experience, and the ability to read complex construction documents while maintaining drafting standards and collaborating with project teams.