Great people make great properties. As a shopping center developer of some of the nation’s best real estate in top markets, Macerich offers opportunities to work, grow and develop your unique talents. Apply now to help us shape the future of retail real estate while building a meaningful, rewarding, and balanced career.

The Position on our Team:

The CAD Associate is responsible for creating tenant layout drawings and lease plans using AutoCAD for your assigned properties. You will collaborate with Sr. Management to prepare site plans and drawings for various projects, including new developments, redevelopments of existing properties, and repurposing of anchor spaces and mixed-use projects.

The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with the Leasing team to create tenant space layout drawings.
• Work with various departments to ensure the accuracy and completion of work products.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of global CAD procedures and standards to produce detailed design and space layouts.
• Manage and expedite Yardi activities for assigned properties.
• Support Senior CAD on development projects.
• Interpret and understand project construction drawings.
• Coordinate with the Tenant Coordinator to obtain field verifications for space layouts.
• Maintain and update the property square footage database.
• Develop and revise property site and lease plans.
• Create teaser and lease outline drawings.
• Produce and update lease exhibits.
• Understand local and national building, fire, and ADA codes.
• Update and maintain ePlans (Electronic Lease and Site Plan).
• Provide in-house plotting services.
• Perform other duties as assigned

This is an entry-level role. Recent trade school or college graduates are encouraged to apply. The hourly rate for this position may be between $23 - $25 per hour.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

What you bring:

• Associate degree in Drafting, Architecture, or a related field, with 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Strong computer skills, along with excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Preferred, but not required: Architectural design skills and knowledge.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

We know our people make us who we are, and we take pride in recruiting and retaining the best and brightest employees from all backgrounds. We recognize the value of strengthening our workforce with diverse thoughts, voices, ideas and people. This makes our company a rewarding and energizing environment to work in.

Macerich’s Total Rewards:

• Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels
• Paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually
• 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discount
• 24 paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career-development resources
• Comprehensive wellness program including Calm Health and ClassPass memberships
• Remote Fridays
• And more

Who We Are:

Macerich is one of the country's leading owners, operators, and developers of major retail real estate (NYSE:MAC). Our high-quality retail properties in many of the most affluent and densely populated U.S. markets set Macerich apart. By bringing communities together, we create long-term value for our shareholders, partners and customers. As we work together to achieve our mission, our shared values drive our progress: Excellence, Relationships, Optimism, Integrity, Empowerment and Fun.
Macerich is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or disability.