Small Projects CAD and BIM Technician (Design Assistant)

Indiana University

Education
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Department

CAPITAL PLANNING (UA-UART-IUBLA)

Department Information

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable while supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. Capital Projects (formerly named the University Architect's Office) provides architectural, interior design, construction management, engineering, and quality assurance and safety services for capital projects on all Indiana University campuses.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

  • Architectural design/CAD and BIM Drafting.
  • Coordination with IU Capital Projects staff in engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, architecture, space information, construction management and facility operations.
  • Travels to buildings and campuses of assigned project work to view, analyze, and measure rooms/elements of the subject structure.
  • Maintenance and development of CAD and BIM standards used within IU Capital Projects.
  • Creates construction costs' estimates.

General Responsibilities

  • Interfaces with users and transfers stated user needs into appropriate designs in coordination with staff.
  • Analyzes available space, office equipment and layout, and traffic flow; prepares drawings and establishes specifications within budget limits, adhering to pertinent regulations and standard building codes.
  • Develops itemized project proposals, including cost estimates and budget recommendations, submitting to users for approval; develops documents (drawings and specifications) necessary to obtain competitive bids as needed.
  • Coordinates project implementation, engaging staff and/or contractors/vendors as needed.
  • Establishes and maintains contacts with vendors and other manufacturing personnel to evaluate products, to ensure awareness of trends in the design field, and to develop competitive bid specifications.
  • Maintains design library and serves as an informational resource for customers and staff.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in design or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

  • 4 years in design or related field

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

  • Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire

SKILLS

Required

  • Proficient communication skills
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
  • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Highly thorough and dependable
  • Possesses a high degree of initiative
  • Ability to build strong customer relationships
  • Proficient in Revit Architecture, as well as 2D AutoCAD and other 3D visualization (like SketchUp) applications
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and have digital photography skills

Preferred

  • Familiarity with Indiana Building Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. This role occasionally requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position

Advertised Salary

$57,699 annually.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: General Services

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

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