CAD Estimator

DRAGADOS is a subsidiary of ACS Group, a global infrastructure development company that leads the ENR ranking of International Contractors. 

We not only encourage personal growth and a career path designed by each employee we hire, we surround you with a great team to assure diversity and success. 

Along with our partners, we have the necessary size, resource base and expertise to take on the comprehensive design and management of large infrastructure projects from conception to completion. 

The Joint Venture including Dragados USA (42%), VINCI (33%), and Flatiron Constructors (25%) has been awarded with a $3.3B design-build contract for the I-64 Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project (HRBT) in Virginia, which is the largest construction contract awarded in the history of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

Position Summary:

The position of CAD Technician involves the issuance of methods drawings as per the set standards and QHSE Policies to be used in construction project.

Principal / Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares means and methods drawings on the construction methods, sequence of works, temporary works, formwork definition as well as lifting operations and logistic issues, including scaffolding and accesses
• Ensure that all the Requirements from Employers and any parties are met and that no objections can be provided to the permanent construction
• Ensure that the drawings are developed using the workflows set in the CADD Manual
• Ensure that those drawings are compliant with the required standards by using designated softwares (AutoCAD, 2D, 3D and Autodesk Civil 3D)
• Work closely with other departments and engineers
• Integrate quality and safety measurements and prevent any risks in the execution methods and sequence drawings
• Report about the progress of the design development
• Circulate the drawings to the design or construction team for their further review and upon review, integrate the received comments through issuance of reviewed drawings
• Train and mentor junior drafters
• Assist the engineering department on creating standards, libraries and templates
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Draftsman/CAD Designer in the construction industry and in infrastructure works (roadway, bridge, tunnel, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience using AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D software.
• Minimum 1 year experience on Formwork, Work Sequences and Construction Methods drawings.

 Preferred

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in infrastructure 3D Modeling such as: building pads, alignment and profile design, roadway modeling, DTM modeling, drainage, cross sections and quantity take-offs.
• Experience with Microstation GEOPAK SS4 or Bentley Openroads designer.
• Knowledge or experience in BIM software, such as Revit, Navisworks or Synchro.
• Previous experience in tunneling projects and/or large infrastructure projects.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.

Dragados USA Inc., in an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)