CAD & Space-Management Specialist (IWMS)

McLaughlin Research Corp.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin Research Corp. in Newport, RI is seeking a CAD Specialist to maintain building, room, and occupancy data in IWMS, update floor plans, and publish drawings for the team.

The role requires reading architectural plans, at least one year with AutoCAD and Archibus, strong attention to detail, and the ability to perform site verifications. You will support space-management operations and ensure data quality across facilities projects.

Qualifications

• Read, interpret, and edit architectural floor plans.
• At least one year of experience with AutoCAD and CAD-based floor-plan workflows.
• Experience with Archibus IWMS and the AutoCAD SmartClient extension preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and data-management discipline.
• Ability to conduct in-person site walkthroughs and document verified changes.

Responsibilities

• Review completed construction, renovation, and workspace projects and incorporate updates into shared floor plans.
• Read, edit, maintain, and publish CAD floor plans for organizational use.
• Update space assignments, department custodianship, building assets, room information, and occupancy records in Archibus IWMS.
• Conduct routine in-person field verification to confirm floor-plan layouts, workspace configurations, occupancy information, and recently renovated desk labels.
• Maintain data hygiene by identifying, correcting, and reconciling inaccurate, incomplete, duplicate, or outdated building and room records.
• Use AutoCAD and the Archibus SmartClient extension to post drawing updates and system corrections.

Skills

Reading architectural plans

Attention to detail

Data management

Site verification

Independent worker

Education

High School / GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Archibus IWMS

Archibus SmartClient extension

Job description

McLaughlin Research Corp. in Newport, RI is seeking a CAD Specialist to maintain building, room, and occupancy data in IWMS, update floor plans, and publish drawings for the team.

The role requires reading architectural plans, at least one year with AutoCAD and Archibus, strong attention to detail, and the ability to perform site verifications. You will support space-management operations and ensure data quality across facilities projects.