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CAD Manager On-site NYC

Job ID

247164

Posted

18-Nov-2025

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Design, Project Management

Location(s)

Manhattan - New York - United States of America, New York - New York - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America, Queens - New York - United States of America, Queens Village - New York - United States of America, White Plains - New York - United States of America

About the role

CAD services provide a necessary starting point for all projects, access to evolution of changes and historical information, and continuity of business through change of management and vendors.

As a CAD Manager, you will support the project management team, operations team and occupancy management team as a live resource for site survey and field identification, advisement on projects, and to update plans on completed projects. In this role you will also provide occupancy management support for Archibus/WISP, and outlying properties support oversight to review options for the best and most cost effective solutions for our client. The CAD Manager, manages the processing, documentation and tracking of exercises relating to feasibilities or standards application, exterior design and signage. Provides knowledge of the industry, the market, codes, client expectations, value engineering and innovation.

This is not a remote role; the selected candidate should be local to the area and available to report to the client's offices in Manhattan a minimum of 4 days per week.

What You'll Do

+ Understand, archive, and continuously update the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and architectural plans for our client's portfolio of projects.

+ Provide occupancy management support for Archibus/WISP, and outlying properties support oversight to review options for the best and most cost effective solutions.

+ Interfaces with clients for design solutions. Administers reviews and seeks client approvals for all new projects or initiatives.

+ Prepares preliminary plans and budgets.

+ Communicates as required the rationale and status of all standards as applicable to PMs, TMs and other stakeholders.

+ Prepares presentations and trainings to Project Management team and clients.

+ Coordinates and works closely with the design service providers to ensure deliverables are accurate and timely to the client's expectations.

+ Responds and reports on the status exercises as needed; ensure processes are followed and auditable. Understands building components and disciplines; ordinates the currency and accuracy of information related to the design service; assists in the value engineering and continuous improvement of these elements.

+ Creates stacking and blocking plans, space plans.

+ Provides expertise for reviews of deliverables from third party suppliers on the client's behalf; be a strategic part of the change process in innovating, applying and educating.

+ Responds to client enquires.

+ Adds value to the client's use of design services; responds as required with design insight, and solutions appropriate to the needs.

+ Other duties may be assigned.

What you'll need

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

+ High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. AD/CAFM Associate's Degree (AA/AS), Diploma in Architectural Technology or AutoCAD or equivalent preferred.

+ Designer Diploma or Degree in Interior Design and at least four years of related experience.

+ Designer - Extensive Corporate design experience preferred.

+ Prior related experience preferred. CAD/CAFM Architectural Technologist/Interior Designer AATO/ARIDO/DC preferred.

+ Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.

+ Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.

+ Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.

+ Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills.

+ Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.

+ Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Working knowledge of AutoCAD is requires, experience with Archibus/WISP is preferred.

+ Knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices, project management, building and municipal codes, engineering practices, structural engineering, signage/way finding, architectural and interior design fields and industries.

+ Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

Disclaimer:

_Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined._

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $80,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $95,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)