CAD Operator

Signorelli; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

First America Homes is seeking a CAD Operator to create, revise, and maintain residential drawings using AutoCAD and Revit. You will coordinate with architecture, construction, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure buildable, code-compliant documents.

The role emphasizes accuracy, template adherence, and timely updates to drawings based on design changes and field conditions. Strong detail orientation and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in drafting, architecture, engineering or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in computer-aided drafting or residential design preferred.
• Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD and Revit in a professional environment required.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain residential floor plans, elevations, sections, and details.
• Coordinate drawings with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing information.
• Perform quality-control reviews to identify drafting errors and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Residential drafting

Plan coordination

Quality control

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in drafting/architecture/engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The CAD Operator for First America Homes is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining accurate architectural drawings, floor plans, elevations, details, and construction documents that support the design, permitting, and construction of residential homes.

This role uses AutoCAD and Revit to translate design concepts and technical requirements into clear, coordinated, and buildable documents. The CAD Operator partners with Architecture and Design, Construction, Purchasing, Sales, and other stakeholders to ensure plans are accurate, current, consistent with company standards, and aligned with applicable codes and project requirements.

Essential Duties

CAD & Revit Production

• Create, revise, and maintain residential floor plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and related construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit
• Develop and update drawing sets based on design changes, plan revisions, field conditions, and stakeholder feedback
• Produce accurate drawings for permitting, pricing, construction, marketing, and internal review
• Use established templates, standards, families, blocks, layers, symbols, and file-naming conventions consistently

Plan Coordination & Documentation

• Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, engineering, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other applicable information
• Review drawings for completeness, accuracy, consistency, constructability, and alignment with approved design intent
• Incorporate redlines, markups, revisions, and change requests into drawing sets in a timely manner
• Support the preparation and maintenance of plan libraries, standard details, specifications, and other technical resources

Quality Control & Compliance

• Perform quality-control reviews to identify drafting errors, omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies before documents are issued
• Help ensure drawings reflect applicable building codes, zoning requirements, community requirements, and company standards
• Support the review and resolution of plan comments from municipalities, consultants, vendors, Construction, and other internal partners
• Maintain accurate revision histories and communicate significant changes to affected stakeholders

Project & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with Architecture and Design, Construction, Purchasing, Sales, and leadership to support project priorities and deadlines
• Provide drafting and documentation support for new plans, plan updates, option packages, value-engineering initiatives, and special projects
• Assist with field verification, as-built documentation, and updates based on site or construction feedback as needed
• Respond to requests for drawings and technical information in a professional, timely, and service-oriented manner

File Management & Continuous Improvement

• Organize and maintain electronic drawing files, reference materials, and related documentation in accordance with company procedures
• Protect the integrity of current plan sets by managing versions and preventing the use of outdated documents
• Identify opportunities to improve drafting workflows, templates, standards, and documentation processes
• Maintain working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and related tools through ongoing learning and application

Experience

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or coursework in drafting, architecture, engineering, or a related field preferred
• 2–5 years of experience in computer-aided drafting, architectural drafting, residential design, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD and Revit in a professional environment required.
• Residential construction, homebuilding, architecture, or land development experience preferred.

Competencies & Talents

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to identify conflicts, omissions, and inconsistencies in technical documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, consultants, and field personnel.
• High level of accountability, ownership, and follow-through.