CAD Project Specialist

The University of Southern California (USC) department of Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) is seeking a CAD Project Specialist to join its team.

FPM (formerly named Capital Construction & Development / Facilities Management Services) is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC, and is also dedicated to creating a safe environment for our USC community. Woven into every service, safety is of utmost importance. As FPM, this group of innovative and talented professionals provide high quality facilities construction, operations and maintenance services at USC and serve as dedicated stewards of USC and FPM core values.

FPM values employee recognition, accountability, collaboration, respect, and trust.

Come and join the FPM team - a team that works as trusted partners shaping an environment of innovation and excellence. Apply today!

Support the coordination and maintenance of CAD activities for Facilities Management Services (FMS) to ensure accurate and current documentation of the University’s building portfolio. Perform field verification of campus facilities as part of a team, measuring and validating interior spaces and updating digital floor plans and maps to reflect existing conditions. Lead and guide student assistants in conducting field surveys and revising drawings.

Maintain and manage CAD files and related space data systems, while supporting limited integration with BIM and GIS platforms (e.g., Revit and ArcGIS) and facilities management systems to ensure consistent, reliable space and building information. Contribute to the development and adherence to CAD standards, data management procedures, and documentation workflows in support of Facilities Management and Design & Construction operations.

• Develops and maintains electronic databases and/or other records for reporting purposes. Enters and/or verifies database transactions as necessary. Provides technical support and design enhancements.
• CAD File & Data Management. Assist in the organization, maintenance, and quality control of CAD drawings, space data, and related digital files for the University’s building portfolio. Ensure proper file structure, version control, archival practices, and adherence to established drafting and documentation standards. Support document management processes within Meridian to maintain accurate and accessible record drawings.
• CAD Coordination & Project Support. Support coordination of Facilities Management CAD activities across units and projects, including updating floor plans based on field verification and renovation changes. Prepare and revise drawings to support space planning, capital projects, and facilities operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Systems & Technology Support (CAD, BIM, GIS & Space Management). Assist in maintaining and coordinating CAD-related hardware and software systems. Support the use of Revit for 3D modeling (BIM) where applicable, ArcGIS for campus GIS mapping and spatial data integration, and Archibus for space management data accuracy. Contribute to maintaining consistency and data alignment across CAD, BIM, GIS, and facilities management platforms to ensure reliable building and space information.
• Assists in the administration and coordination of a variety of research and/or administrative projects and provides quality control. Assists in developing and implementing project goals and strategies. Assists with short- and long-term planning and design of project direction and objectives. Provides assistance to management with administrative functions such as planning, organizing, coordinating, scheduling and implementing project activities to meet objectives. Participates in writing reports or other documentation of project status and/or administrative activities or project results.
  
  Oversees administrative project staff as assigned.
• Assists in the planning of data collection. Recommends methods and procedures for data acquisition, management and quality control. Recommends statistical techniques for data analysis as…