CAD Operator

Job Summary The CAD Operator is responsible for preparing accurate, coordinated, and detailed architectural drawings and interior architectural documentation based on approved design concepts, plans, sketches, specifications, site information, and instructions from the Design Team. The role requires strong technical drafting skills and a good understanding of architectural construction and detailing to translate design intent into clear and complete drawings suitable for design development, coordination, tender, construction, and as-built documentation. Interior-related work shall primarily cover Interior Architecture and construction-related details, rather than FF&E, styling, décor, or specialist Interior Design documentation. Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare and develop detailed Architectural and Interior Architectural drawings using AutoCAD and other applicable drafting/design software.
• Produce and update drawings such as:
• Site Development Plans and applicable architectural site details
• Floor plans and setting-out plans
• Architectural elevations and sections
• Reflected ceiling plans (RCP)
• Floor and wall finish plans
• Interior architectural elevations and sections
• Partition and wall details
• Door and window details and schedules
• Toilet, wet-area, and other architectural details
• Stair, ramp, railing, and accessibility details
• Ceiling, wall, flooring, and material junction/transition details
• Architectural built-ins and fixed elements, where applicable
• Other construction details necessary to communicate the architectural design intent
• Convert approved design concepts, sketches, mark-ups, reference drawings, and technical instructions into accurate and properly detailed CAD drawings.
• Develop construction details based on approved design intent, applicable project standards, material requirements, and actual site conditions.
• Ensure drawings accurately reflect approved dimensions, levels, materials, finishes, patterns, alignments, and architectural interfaces.
• Coordinate Architectural drawings with Structural, MEPF, Landscape, Kitchen, Signage, and other specialist/consultant drawings to identify and minimize conflicts.
• Identify and raise discrepancies, missing information, conflicting details, and potential coordination issues for clarification by the Design Team.
• Incorporate approved comments, RFIs, site conditions, design revisions, and consultant information into the drawings.
• Assist in preparing and updating drawing packages for Design Development, Tender, Issued for Construction (IFC), Construction Bulletins, and As-Built documentation, as required.
• Maintain proper drawing standards, including layers, line weights, text styles, annotations, dimensions, symbols, drawing references, title blocks, file naming, and drawing numbering.
• Perform self-checking of drawings for completeness, consistency, dimensional accuracy, and coordination prior to submission for review.
• Maintain organized CAD files, external references, drawing registers, revision records, and other technical documentation.
• Assist in checking contractor/shop drawings against approved Architectural drawings when assigned.
• Provide drafting support for site coordination and preparation of revised details based on verified site conditions.
• Perform other related architectural drafting and technical documentation tasks as assigned by the Design Team. Interior Architecture Scope Interior-related drafting shall be limited primarily to Interior Architecture necessary for the architectural construction package, including:
• Internal partitions and wall construction
• Ceiling layouts and architectural ceiling details
• Floor and wall finish layouts
• Interior architectural elevations and sections
• Doors, openings, and architectural interfaces
• Toilet and wet-area layouts/details
• Fixed architectural elements and built-ins
• Material junctions, transitions, and termination details
• Coordination of architectural finishes with MEPF and other building systems The role is not primarily responsible for FF&E selection, loose furniture design, styling, décor, artwork, accessories, soft furnishings, or other specialist Interior Design services, except where information needs to be reflected in the drawings for coordination. Technical Competencies and Skills Strong CAD drafting and technical detailing skills Good understanding of architectural construction and detailing High attention to detail and dimensional accuracy Ability to interpret and translate design intent into technical drawings Good spatial and construction understanding Ability to identify drawing discrepancies and coordination issues Good multidisciplinary drawing coordination skills Organized file, drawing Education, Trainings and Licenses Required Graduate of Architecture, Architectural Technology, Drafting Technology, or a related technical course. Preferably with 2–5 years of relevant experience in architectural drafting and preparation of detailed construction drawings. Proficient in AutoCAD, particularly in preparation of detailed 2D architectural drawings. Knowledge of SketchUp, Revit, Navisworks, or other 3D/BIM software is an advantage. Experience in hotels, resorts, commercial, residential, or similar developments is preferred. Good understanding of architectural construction methods, materials, finishes, and detailing. Able to read and interpret Architectural, Structural, MEPF, and other consultant drawings. Familiar with multidisciplinary drawing coordination and standard architectural documentation practices. Basic knowledge of applicable building codes, accessibility requirements