The CAD Draughtsperson will form part of an engineering team on large and small projects and will be responsible for the production of drawings in accordance with project requirements. Using CAD design software to create 3D models of road layouts and longitudinal sections and storm water layouts. To provide drawing and design support to Engineers for both front end planning studies and the detailed engineering phase for transport, stormwater as well as multi-disciplinary projects by preparing road layouts, longitudinal sections, road setting out details, relevant road details, generate intersection grading plans, road signs, strip maps or activity schedules for resurfacing and rehabilitation projects, stormwater layouts and details. Drawing details to include all dimensions, notes, line styles, issue notes, etc. necessary for the construction process according to the company quality control system.  Coordinate and manage all 3D models from different disciplines involved to combine entire design (Central Model Management). Responsible person to manage CAD standards and symbols for the transport division.       

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY.

Drawing Production

• Assist Engineers by producing drawings for various projects following the project specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure that drawing registers and issue slips are maintained in accordance with project specific requirements. File all issue slips correctly.
• Ensure that all drawings are filed electronically (and in hard copy if needed) in accordance with project specific requirements.
• Maintain and develop libraries for road and stormwater projects (parametrically constrained 3D models included as needed) to ensure consistency and quick deployment of symbols and designs.

Quantities  

• Set up drawings to assist with calculation of quanties and calculate quantities as needed.

Quality and HSE Management

• Ensure that drawings are delivered correctly and on time.
• Comply with the Company’s quality management procedures.
• Comply with and embrace Health and safety requirements in the workplace.

Client satisfaction

• Maintain good working relations with all stakeholders, both internal and external to the Company, and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Ensure that all drawings meet with Client standards and expectations.

Effective Project Management

• Adhere to project cost budgets.  Ensure that all tasks are carried out with due consideration to and compliance with project budgeted hours.
• Correctly book time on Projects and submit timesheets timeously and update resource schedule on weekly basis.
• Contribute towards ensuring that the department’s utilization targets are achieved by consistently maintaining targeted individual utilization.
• Coordinate the process of generating and managing digital models across the project.