Senior CAD Designer

Career PageAntioch, Illinois, United StatesSenior
Activeverified May 22, 2026

Job description

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior CAD Designer specializing in commercial construction to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in CAD design for construction projects and a strong understanding of commercial construction systems, materials, and processes. You will be responsible for creating detailed technical drawings, collaborating with project managers, and ensuring designs meet industry standards and client requirements. Key Responsibilities: Develop accurate CAD drawings, blueprints, and technical plans for commercial construction projects.Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure project specifications are met.Review and interpret architectural and engineering drawings related to construction systems.Ensure designs comply with building codes, safety regulations, and company standards.Utilize software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or other industry-specific programs to create detailed designs.Assist in material take-offs and cost estimations.Maintain detailed documentation of all drawings and revisions.Provide support during the construction phase, ensuring accuracy and resolving design issues as needed. Qualifications & Skills: Minimum 5 years of experience as a CAD Designer in the commercial construction industry.Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other CAD software.Strong knowledge of commercial construction systems, materials, and installation methods.Understanding of building codes, construction standards, and safety regulations.Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction documents and specifications.Strong communication and teamwork abilities.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with BIM modeling and 3D design tools.Familiarity with estimating software for construction materials.Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required).Certifications in construction or CAD software are a plus. Benefits: Competitive salary and performance-based bonusesHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchingPaid time off and holidaysProfessional development opportunities If you are a detail-oriented CAD Designer with a passion for commercial construction and a proven track record of excellence, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary:

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior CAD Designer specializing in commercial construction to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in CAD design for construction projects and a strong understanding of commercial construction systems, materials, and processes. You will be responsible for creating detailed technical drawings, collaborating with project managers, and ensuring designs meet industry standards and client requirements.

Senior CAD Designercommercial constructionminimum of five (5) years of experience

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop accurate CAD drawings, blueprints, and technical plans for commercial construction projects.
CAD drawings, blueprints, and technical plans
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure project specifications are met.
  • Review and interpret architectural and engineering drawings related to construction systems.
architectural and engineering drawings
  • Ensure designs comply with building codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
building codes, safety regulations, and company standards
  • Utilize software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or other industry-specific programs to create detailed designs.
AutoCAD, Revit, or other industry-specific programs
  • Assist in material take-offs and cost estimations.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of all drawings and revisions.
  • Provide support during the construction phase, ensuring accuracy and resolving design issues as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

Qualifications & Skills:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a CAD Designer in the commercial construction industry.
5 years of experiencecommercial construction industry
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other CAD software.
AutoCAD, Revit, and other CAD software
  • Strong knowledge of commercial construction systems, materials, and installation methods.
commercial construction systems
  • Understanding of building codes, construction standards, and safety regulations.
building codes, construction standards, and safety regulations
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction documents and specifications.
read, analyze, and interpret construction documents and specifications
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
communication and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with BIM modeling and 3D design tools.
BIM modeling and 3D design tools
  • Familiarity with estimating software for construction materials.
estimating software
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required).
Drafting, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
  • Certifications in construction or CAD software are a plus.
construction or CAD software

Benefits:

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities

If you are a detail-oriented CAD Designer with a passion for commercial construction and a proven track record of excellence, we want to hear from you!

detail-oriented CAD Designer