CAD Project Specialist: Space Data & BIM/GIS Lead

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a CAD Project Specialist to support CAD activities across Facilities Management Services, ensuring accurate documentation of USC’s building portfolio. You will lead field verification, update digital floorplans, and guide student assistants in surveys and revisions.

Role requires AutoCAD proficiency, familiarity with Revit, ArcGIS, Archibus, Meridian, and e-Builder, plus strong data quality focus and collaborative teamwork in a facilities environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Drafting & Design Technology, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible CAD drafting experience.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in CAD drafting and drawing management, preferably in facilities management, design, construction, or institutional environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD for production drafting and updating building floorplans; working knowledge of Revit (BIM); familiarity with ArcGIS for spatial data integration; experience with Archibus, Meridian, and e-Builder preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, and site drawings; strong drafting standards and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Facilities Management CAD activities across units and projects; update floorplans based on field verification and renovations.
• Prepare and revise drawings to support space planning, capital projects, and facilities operations.
• Maintain and organize CAD drawings, space data, and digital files with proper version control and standards.
• Assist with maintaining CAD-related hardware and software systems; support BIM/GIS integration and space management data accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Drafting & Design Technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ArcGIS

Archibus

Meridian

e-Builder

Job description

University of Southern California is seeking a CAD Project Specialist to support CAD activities across Facilities Management Services, ensuring accurate documentation of USC’s building portfolio. You will lead field verification, update digital floorplans, and guide student assistants in surveys and revisions.

Role requires AutoCAD proficiency, familiarity with Revit, ArcGIS, Archibus, Meridian, and e-Builder, plus strong data quality focus and collaborative teamwork in a facilities environment.