CAD Operator

Signorelli-Company; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First America Homes is seeking a CAD Operator to create, update, and maintain architectural drawings, floor plans, elevations, and construction documents supporting residential home design. You will use AutoCAD and Revit to translate design concepts, collaborate with architecture, construction, and purchasing teams, ensure plans meet codes and standards, and manage revisions and document libraries.

Experience with field verification and ability to organize files with version control and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in drafting, architecture, engineering preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in computer-aided drafting or residential design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit required.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain residential floor plans, elevations, sections, and details.
• Produce drawings for permitting, pricing, construction, and marketing.
• Coordinate drawings with structural, MEP, and other disciplines.
• Incorporate redlines and revisions promptly.
• Organize electronic drawing files and maintain revision histories.
• Maintain knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and related tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in drafting/architecture/engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

File-naming conventions

Job description

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CAD Operator

Operations Full Time 10 Sr Contributor The Woodlands, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1353

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.

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
• 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
• 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.
• 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.