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CAD Associate
San Antonio, TXSUMMARY
VW International, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a defense contractor headquartered in Alexandria, VA. We are committed to excellence and customer satisfaction by providing quality solutions in the management, engineering, construction, and operations & maintenance of the military healthcare facilities that serve our nation’s Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Sailors and their families.
VWI hires skilled employees who are eager to do more than just their assigned tasks. Our employees understand that positions and business needs change quicker than job overviews. This job overview should not limit our employees, but rather, encourage them to stretch their experience, adapt to change, grow their skills, and develop their ability to contribute to VWI’s employee ownership culture. This commitment requires our employees to perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
WHY THE JOB EXISTS
The primary objective of this position is to provide full-time CAD support to our customers using the AutoCAD application. The candidate will work out of the VWI office in San Antonio, Texas and must be willing to travel to military bases throughout the United States and overseas. Travel may be for several weeks at a time. The Salary will be $30,000 - $35,000 depending on AutoCAD skills and experience surveying facilities to update architectural drawings.
PRIMARY DUTIES
The VWI CAD Associate will support contract activities to survey and create or update drawings for Facility Managers requirements and special project drawings needed. The CAD Associate must possess the ability to understand requirements in the CAD scopes of work and possess the skills to produce functional or multi-disciplinary drawings that have areas properly polylined for space accounting calculations. Using rational abilities and extended specialized training, the individual must be able to work independently and make decisions concerning technical aspects/requirements to measure/survey and produce accurate AutoCAD documents. They must create unique geometric forms to successfully deliver final drawing products in an efficient, timely, and accurate manner. Data collected during surveys must be analyzed to produce service and departmental space utilization reports. The CAD Associate will serve as qualified expert for AutoCAD and learn the DoD Drawbase drawing software that is integrated in the DMLSS-FM application. The individual must appreciate the delivery of healthcare services at facilities we support and be able to perform on-site services with minimal distractions to customers/building occupants without interference with healthcare operations. The CAD Associate may be taught to contribute to the linking of Drawbase drawings in DMLSS-FM in a manner that eliminates drawing and room inventory conflicts. English must be spoken to adequately communicate with customers.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
TRAITS
EDUCATION
The CAD Associate must have a high school education and an associate degree or equivalent specialized training in advanced technical AutoCAD processes, procedures and implementation. He or she must also be familiar with Drawbase software and the DMLSS-FM application or be capable of quickly learning to utilize both systems.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
We offer medical, dental, 401(k), paid-time off and ten paid holidays as part of our standard benefits package. You will be paid fairly based on the responsibilities of the position. You will be rewarded based on your ability to accurately deliver complete drawings in a timely manner and contribute to successful support service outcomes of the CAD team.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
VWI allows for reasonable accommodations that enable an individual with a disability to participate in the application process, to perform the primary duties of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment that are available to individuals without disabilities.
VWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
VW International, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a defense contractor headquartered in Alexandria, VA. We are committed to excellence and customer satisfaction by providing quality solutions in the management, engineering, construction, and operations & maintenance of the military healthcare facilities that serve our nation’s Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Sailors and their families.
VWI hires skilled employees who are eager to do more than just their assigned tasks. Our employees understand that positions and business needs change quicker than job overviews. This job overview should not limit our employees, but rather, encourage them to stretch their experience, adapt to change, grow their skills, and develop their ability to contribute to VWI’s employee ownership culture. This commitment requires our employees to perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
WHY THE JOB EXISTS
The primary objective of this position is to provide full-time CAD support to our customers using the AutoCAD application. The candidate will work out of the VWI office in San Antonio, Texas and must be willing to travel to military bases throughout the United States and overseas. Travel may be for several weeks at a time. The Salary will be $30,000 - $35,000 depending on AutoCAD skills and experience surveying facilities to update architectural drawings.
PRIMARY DUTIES
The VWI CAD Associate will support contract activities to survey and create or update drawings for Facility Managers requirements and special project drawings needed. The CAD Associate must possess the ability to understand requirements in the CAD scopes of work and possess the skills to produce functional or multi-disciplinary drawings that have areas properly polylined for space accounting calculations. Using rational abilities and extended specialized training, the individual must be able to work independently and make decisions concerning technical aspects/requirements to measure/survey and produce accurate AutoCAD documents. They must create unique geometric forms to successfully deliver final drawing products in an efficient, timely, and accurate manner. Data collected during surveys must be analyzed to produce service and departmental space utilization reports. The CAD Associate will serve as qualified expert for AutoCAD and learn the DoD Drawbase drawing software that is integrated in the DMLSS-FM application. The individual must appreciate the delivery of healthcare services at facilities we support and be able to perform on-site services with minimal distractions to customers/building occupants without interference with healthcare operations. The CAD Associate may be taught to contribute to the linking of Drawbase drawings in DMLSS-FM in a manner that eliminates drawing and room inventory conflicts. English must be spoken to adequately communicate with customers.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Two years experience using Microsoft Office products
- Experience in AutoCAD 2016 or later
- The ability to work on your feet for 8 hours a day and lift 50 pounds
- The ability to travel up to 50% of the time
- Have a passport or the ability to obtain a passport
- The ability to pass a Government background check
- The desire to work in a team environment with a commitment to the mission
- A valid State driver's license
- Ability to obtain a CAC card to work on a military base is required
- A working knowledge or familiarity with medical facilities management is desirable but is not mandatory
TRAITS
- Candidate must be detail oriented and very comfortable with computer applications
- Safety oriented
- Excellent communication skills in the English language
- Ensures a high-quality output by showing concern for all aspects of the job and checking final drawing details
- Excellent customer service attitude at all times.
EDUCATION
The CAD Associate must have a high school education and an associate degree or equivalent specialized training in advanced technical AutoCAD processes, procedures and implementation. He or she must also be familiar with Drawbase software and the DMLSS-FM application or be capable of quickly learning to utilize both systems.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
We offer medical, dental, 401(k), paid-time off and ten paid holidays as part of our standard benefits package. You will be paid fairly based on the responsibilities of the position. You will be rewarded based on your ability to accurately deliver complete drawings in a timely manner and contribute to successful support service outcomes of the CAD team.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
VWI allows for reasonable accommodations that enable an individual with a disability to participate in the application process, to perform the primary duties of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment that are available to individuals without disabilities.
VWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled