CAD Specialist

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• Maintain data hygiene by identifying, correcting, and reconciling inaccurate, incomplete, duplicate, or outdated building and room records.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

CAD Specialist - (TECHENGIII_COMPANY_1.19)

Job Title

CAD Specialist

Location

Newport, RI 02840 US (Primary)

Job Type / Status

Full-Time

Education

High School / GED

Clearance Level Required

Secret

Job Description

The CAD Specialist supports facility and space-management operations by maintaining accurate building, room, workspace, and occupancy data within the Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS). This position updates shared floor plans based on completed projects, posts revised drawings for team use, maintains department custodianship records, and promotes high-quality asset and space data.

Key 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.

Job Requirements

• Ability to read, interpret, and edit architectural floor plans.
• At least one year of experience with AutoCAD and CAD-based floor-plan management workflows.
• Experience with Archibus IWMS and the AutoCAD SmartClient extension preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, data-management discipline, and ability to identify discrepancies between system records and physical conditions.
• Ability to conduct in-person site walkthroughs and document verified changes accurately.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize recurring updates, and support a collaborative space-management team.