NIKA is hiring for a Master As-Built (MARS) Drawing Support to support the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Engineering Division in San Antonio, TX. The role will sit onsite on a hybrid schedule.
Named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance.
Job Description:
Provides a full array of technical drawing support and services to both internal and external DHA customers. Supported files include all files and drawings generated through the use of computer aided design software.
- Perform duties of roles and responsibilities defined below as assigned by DHA Engineering leadership.
- Assists MTF facility managers in the organization and updating of building drawings, plans and master plans.
- Supports and follows DHA defined file and technical standardized naming conventions.
- Upload and maintain in MARS database the 100% Issued For Construction design documents as well as red-lined As-Built or final Record Drawing construction documents.
- Produce Record Drawings by updating 100% IFC files with red-lined As-Built drawing submission if not provided by the construction contractor.
- Performs updates remotely using a combination of phone, web conference, email, fax, etc. for all changes of less than 5,000 square feet in a single contiguous building.
- Updates existing Fire Protection / Life Safety drawings to reflect as-built conditions and any changes made through additions, moves, modifications, etc. Elements include, but are not limited to: Life Safety drawings, fire plans, egress drawings, and related details; Updates the fire protection layer with all the components of the fire protection system, including control panels, heat detectors, smoke detectors, pull and push stations, egress lighting, fire extinguisher locations, sprinkler head location, and smoke/fire dampers from as-built drawings.
- Updates existing Architectural infrastructure and architectural elements of as-built drawings to reflect changes made through additions, moves, modifications, etc. architectural design elements include, but are not limited to: exterior walls, interior walls, windows, partitions, stairwells, elevators, casework, doors, door swings. Placement of associated text such as RPIE asset numbers, room number, area, finishes, and room name are also part of the basic architectural scope in accordance with DHA policies and procedures.
- Validate project room information changes in compliance with Medical Health Systems Space Planning Criteria.
- Update DMLSS/LogiCole system with required room information per DHA-FE standard operating procedures and policies for projects.
Required:
- Associate’s degree in Computer Aided Design Drafting (CADD) from an institution or a certificate in Computer Aided Design Drafting (CADD) from a technical college.
- Demonstrate minimum of two (2) years documented experience with Autodesk and/or comparable computer aided design software.
- Must be US Citizen
- Must be eligible to obtain security clearance
Preferred:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation to include drawing, importing and exporting, layering, referencing, and printing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
- Ability to collect data from multiple sources and consolidate into a final integrated product.
- Familiar with other engineering disciplines and be able to interpret multiple styles of trade drawings to coordinate between trades.
- Working knowledge and familiarity with facility management, building infrastructure systems, and associated standard drawing and component naming conventions. Ability to Understanding of how to collect data for analysis and then develop projects resulting from analysis.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
