AutoCAD Project Planner (Building Maintenance / Construction Management)

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Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Athens team as a direct hire. The position includes a wage of $27.50/hour, quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1.

In this role you may be expected to:

• Update and maintain all facility layouts and changes. Helps with planning and changes by providing layout support
• Order material for offices and facilities personnel to support a common theme inside the plant
• Maintain the database of contractors Certificates of Insurance
• Maintain database of contractor's safety training for onsite work
• Plan and quote projects inside the facility
• Research vendors for projects for the facility
• Research the As-Built drawing for the facility to answer questions that arise
• Manage projects for the facility
• Assist in bidding out contracts for work to be performed
• Creating Power BI reports

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must have AutoCAD experience
• Must have Project Management, Building Maintenance or Construction Management experience

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Willing and able to sit/stand for prolonged periods
• Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
• Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top candidates will also have:

• Two-year degree/Technical degree in construction or related field
• Construction, building code or construction project management experience
• Vendor management
• SAP Experience
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem identification and solving skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Construction background or familiarity with building codes
• Experience driving heavy equipment (i.e., Skid Steer)

Additional information: Resumes are required for consideration. This is a 1st shift hourly position starting at $27.50/hour located in Athens, GA. No relocation benefits are available.

Summary Pay Range: $27.50 - $34.40 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates: August 8, 2025 - August 24, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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