Project Designer - Land Development

Mannik Smith Group; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Long-Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paternal Leave

Job summary

CPH, a multi-disciplinary engineering and architectural design firm, seeks a Project Designer - Land Development in San Juan, PR. The role supports on-site layout, grading, and construction site coordination under a licensed Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities include preparing presentation, design, and construction documents using AutoCAD; collaborating with engineers, architects, and clients; interpreting codes and standards; and ensuring CAD templates and best practices are followed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or CAD certificate required.
• Experience with commercial/retail/industrial projects is a plus.
• Detail oriented and able to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentation, design, and construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, designers, consultants and clients.
• Interpret codes, regulations, and client requirements to guide design.
• Maintain CAD standards, templates, and best practices for quality outputs.
• Calculate quantities and areas for land development designs.
• Travel to site for investigations and observations and prepare reports.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Strong design skills

On-site coordination

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree or CAD certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Suite

Job description

Project Designer - Land Development

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: San Juan, PR

Description

CPH is a multi-disciplined Engineering and Architectural design firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine.

We have an opening for the following position:

• Project Designer - Land Development
• Location - San Juan, PR

The Project Designer - Land Development plays an essential role in supporting a wide range of projects for a MAJOR commercial brand! This is a very exciting opportunity for an entry to mid-level candidate with a strong design skill set in tools such as AutoCAD and Civil3D. This individual must be detail-oriented and possess a collaborative working approach to join a dynamic team at CPH!

Position Overview: Our Project Designer - Land Development will work in alignment with the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer to support final delivery of key client deliverables for large commercial developments. The primary focus of this position will involve providing day to day support on site layout, grading, and full construction site coordination/design.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare accurate presentation, design, and construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the project team, including engineers, architects, designers, consultants, and clients.
• Interpret relevant codes, regulations, and client requirements to guide the design process.
• Implement and utilize established CAD standards, templates, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.
• Calculate quantities, areas, and other essential data necessary for land development civil engineering designs.
• Travel periodically to perform site investigations, take measurements, and observe construction progress, followed by the preparation of detailed reports and exhibits.
• Assist in compiling construction plans from all disciplines and ensure timely submission to agencies with jurisdiction.
• Focuses on developing detailed technical drawings and designs, calculating material quantities, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Works closely with engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure that all designs meet project specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Suite software’s and drafting techniques are a MUST.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in Commercial, Retail, Restaurant, and Industrial projects is a plus.
• Adaptable and receptive to instruction from others.
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with a team
• Excellent oral, written and organizational skills.
• Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate project deadlines.
• Detail oriented, quality conscious, reliable and self-motivated.
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clean driving record

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree or Computer - Aided Design Certificate

Compensation & Benefits:

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.