Cad Designer I - Space Planning/Furniture Layout

Corovan; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Corovan is seeking a Cad Designer I to support space planning and furniture layout for office relocation projects. The role involves on-site measurements, creating plans, and collaborating with engineers and architects to update master drawings.

We value accuracy, communication, and teamwork. This on-site, full-time position requires attention to detail and proficiency with CAD tools, with opportunities for growth within Corovan’s project teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in CAD environment and office relocation projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret drawings.
• Ability to work with internal teams and customers to meet project needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate onsite field measurements.
• Create space plans and reflected ceilings and lighting layouts.
• Update master drawings with changes from site walk-throughs.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, architects, and the records supervisor.
• Prepare documentation and maintain project records daily.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS degree or High School Diploma in Mechanical Design or equivalent

Six Sigma training (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Cad Designer I - Space Planning/Furniture Layout

Job Category: CAD

Requisition Number: CADDE003641

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $27.50 USD to $31.81 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

$27.50 - $30.81 / hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Main Duties:

• Able to complete accurate onsite field measurements.
• Create Power & Communication plans.
• Obtains daily work assignments from customer.
• Must be able to produce detailed inventories of all goods exposed to on O&I and install projects.
• Meet with electrical engineers, architects and the record drawings supervisor to review the updated master drawings changes made.
• Walks buildings and checks for architectural, electrical and changes and updates master drawings.
• Updates master drawings with changes found during walk-throughs.
• Checks all architectural and electrical layers and change according to customer standards.
• Creates reflected ceiling and lighting plans.
• Meets with electrical engineers on a daily basis to go over new electrical needs.
• Plots E and B size architectural, electrical and lighting plans per quadrants per building.
• Completes all paperwork accurately and neatly and turns into operations daily

Customer Relations:

• Must follow all confidentiality rules regarding customer information.
• Uses a high level of professionalism in verbal and e-mail communication, always seeking to be helpful, to focus on problem solving and arriving at a win-win interaction.
• Maintain excellent customer service with the customers to establish solid relationships.
• Handle customer complaints in a timely manner and elevate any pertinent matters to their manager.
• Must be courteous, helpful, and professional to all existing and potential customers, by interacting with customers in person and via telephone, fax, and email to ensure complete customer satisfaction in all matters related to the operation.
• Maintain excellent customer service with the customers, vendors, sales, transportation, and operation teams to establish solid relationships.

Training:

• Participates in ongoing training and may assist with training of new employees through cross-functional collaboration between locations.
• Participate and may lead Six Sigma projects, as required to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Promote Corovan’s Mission and Vision Statements.
• Continuously promotes compliance with company policies and procedures.

Safety:

• Ensure the highest standards of safety, productivity and customer service are exceedingly daily.

Other Duties:

• Adhere to meal and rest periods per Company policy.
• Other duties to meet business needs and requirements as assigned.
• Works with confidential data, which, if disclosed, might have significant internal or external effect.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

COMPETENCIES:

• CUSTOMER SERVICE – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• TEAMWORK – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• ORGANIZATION SKILLS – Organization skills with ability to juggle multiple assignments and tasks, including attention to details, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment. Excellent time management skills.
• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS – Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills, positive attitude, flexibility, and an eagerness to learn new things.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS – Ability to read and interpret documents written in English such as manuals, procedures, and work instructions. Ability to effectively communicate well with customers and coworkers.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• REASONING ABILITY – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS – Ability to effectively communicate with potentially stressful and/or emotional situations. Outstanding customer-oriented skills.
• OTHER SKILLS:
• Exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitasking and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates. Capability of effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical ability.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Familiarity with six-sigma or other quality improvement processes.
• Ability to handle and safeguard sensitive and confidential information.
• Intermediate knowledge of inventories and be able to perform planning & scheduling functions if necessary.
• Possess prioritizing, time management and organizational skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• BA/BS degree or High School Diploma (or GED) in Mechanical Design or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in CAD experience required, preferably in commercial facilities design and office relocation.
• Proficient MS Excel knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• May be asked to participate in Six Sigma projects.
• May be asked to complete Mover I, II Supervisor I, II and Project Manager I, II and III level Corovan University training and pass the written tests. May also be required to pass Installer I, II, and III.

Preferred:

• Service industry experience highly desirable.
• Experience with process improvement teams.
• Possess a certification from an accredited technical school or college in CAD operations preferred.

PRIMARY LOCATION:

San Jose or San Leandro. Various job sites and customer locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individuals are required to be able to sit or stand for long periods as needed throughout the day.

• Walking: May require walking primarily on a level surface but may include walking on uneven or inclined surfaces for lengthy periods throughout the day, often up and down stairs.
• Handling: Seizes, helps, or works with hands.
• Lifting: Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds of boxes when needed.
• Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction, reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required.
• Standing: Remains in standing position if required to perform various functions of the job.
• Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
• Vision: Reads paperwork and records on the computer.
• Talking: Communications by phone and in person.
• Sitting: Required to sit at desk. Sit for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This list is not all inclusive.

• Temp/Weather: Works in either 1) Office environment – for the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment, or 2) Warehouse – may be exposed to cold temperature, or 3) Outside – may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme cold.
• Noise: Works in office, warehouse or outside environment, with constant or intermittent noise.
• As the company grows, it may be necessary to rearrange/move cubicles at any time at the sole discretion of the company.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• This is a full-time, Non-exempt position.
• Employees may be required to work late evenings or weekends depending on the business needs.