Offshore CAD Drafters and Revit Specialists for Architecture and Engineering Firms
Qualified drafters are hard to find, expensive to keep, and in short supply. Intelassist places dedicated remote CAD drafters and Revit specialists who work exclusively for your firm — trained to your standards, integrated into your workflow, and available on your schedule.
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“Too much work, not enough staff. We don’t want to burn out the team, but we also can’t lose the client.”
“We’ve been trying to hire a Revit specialist for four months. No one qualified applies at a rate we can sustain.”
“My senior engineers are doing production work. That’s not what I hired them for and it’s not sustainable.”
“We’re turning down projects because we don’t have the drafting capacity to take them on.”
AEC professionals matched to your requirements
We recruit specifically for your firm’s requirements: your software, your project types, your technical standards. Every dedicated offshore employee placed by Intelassist is sourced from Manila, Philippines for one client only. Placements are not drawn from a pre-existing bench.
Trained on the tools your firm already runs
We recruit against the specific software stack your firm uses today. Every candidate is screened for platform proficiency before the first interview, and onboarding is structured around your workflows, project standards, and documentation requirements.
This is a representative sample. If your firm runs a platform not listed here, tell us. We recruit to your stack.
Revit
BIM & documentationAutoCAD
2D & 3D draftingBluebeam Revu
Markups & collaborationProcore
Project managementNavisworks
Clash detection & coordinationSketchUp
Conceptual designCivil 3D
Civil engineering & site designRhino / Grasshopper
Parametric designPrimavera P6
Scheduling & planningSage 300 CRE
Construction accountingMicroStation
Infrastructure & engineering designDon't see your platform?
We recruit to your stack. Tell us what your firm runs and we'll screen for it.What AEC professionals placed by Intelassist look like
Intelassist AEC professionals are recruited based on role-specific requirements and discipline experience to support architecture, engineering, and construction workflows.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
Skills & Experience
- Hands-on experience supporting drafting, design, or project workflows
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and BIM platforms
- Experience working within client-defined standards and review processes
Core Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
- Ability to collaborate with distributed project teams across time zones
- Adaptability to changing workloads and project phases
It's better than outsourcing
Most offshore AEC staffing models give you access to a shared resource pool — drafters who rotate between multiple clients, take direction from a vendor’s account manager, and have no deep familiarity with your firm’s standards, tools, or culture. That structure is the source of most negative offshore experiences: revision cycles that multiply, drawings that don’t follow your templates, and staff who leave before they become genuinely useful.
Intelassist employees work exclusively for one firm. They learn your Revit standards, your layer conventions, your QC process. They are accountable to your project leads, not to a vendor managing multiple accounts.
You choose how closely you want to be involved. Some firms direct their dedicated team member day to day — same tools, same communication channels, same workflow as an in-house hire. Others rely on Intelassist team leads to handle oversight and performance management on their behalf, while maintaining full visibility into results. We handle talent acquisition, HR, payroll, facilities, IT, and compliance in Manila.
Is offshore AEC staffing right for your firm?
Dedicated offshore staffing works best for firms with recurring production work, established standards, and a need for consistent capacity. Here’s how to know if it’s the right fit.
Senior staff absorbing production work
Your engineers or architects are doing drafting work they shouldn’t be. A dedicated offshore drafter frees them for higher-value work.
Recurring workload, inconsistent capacity
Your pipeline fluctuates but you need consistent drafting support. A dedicated team member scales with your project load without the overhead of a full-time local hire.
Local hiring isn't working
Qualified CAD drafters and Revit specialists are hard to find and expensive to keep. Offshore staffing gives you access to a deeper talent pool at a sustainable rate.
You've tried offshore before and it didn't work
Bad offshore experiences almost always come down to shared resources, poor oversight, and no accountability. Dedicated staffing with onsite management on both sides is a fundamentally different model.
Offshore AEC staffing vs. traditional outsourcing
Not all offshore AEC support is structured the same way. A dedicated offshore CAD drafter who works exclusively for your firm is a fundamentally different engagement than a project-based outsourcing arrangement, especially for firms where standards consistency and institutional knowledge drive quality over time.
- Dedicated professionals assigned exclusively to your firm
- Integrated into your close cycle, chart of accounts, and review standards
- Direct visibility into work in progress and quality
- Knowledge retention across periods, audits, and tax seasons
- 95% staff retention — five-year average tenure
- Month-to-month contracts, 30-day cancellation
- Shared resource pool rotating across many clients
- Generic workflows, limited adaptation to your accounting policies
- Account manager sits between you and the work
- Knowledge resets when the assigned bookkeeper rotates off
- High turnover, frequent re-onboarding and rework
- Per-transaction or fixed-scope billing with limited flexibility
How we build and integrate your dedicated AEC team
Most clients have a placed professional within four to six weeks of the initial consultation.
STEP 01
Understand your needs
We start with a direct conversation about your firm’s specific needs — the role, the tools, the workflow, the timeline, and your technical standards.
STEP 02
Targeted recruitment
Our Manila-based recruiters source and screen candidates against your exact requirements. You review shortlisted profiles and interview before any placement is confirmed.
STEP 03
Client-led onboarding
Onboarding is structured around your standards — your software, your templates, your file protocols. Your new team member is production-ready before their first day on your projects.
STEP 04
Integration into your operations
Your dedicated team member joins your day-to-day workflow — your tools, your hours, your communication channels. You direct the work.
STEP 05
Ongoing development
Intelassist invests in continuous training for every placed professional. Their skills grow with your firm’s requirements.
STEP 06
Performance accountability
Regular check-ins, transparent reporting, and a direct line to Intelassist’s operations team. Performance issues are addressed quickly.
From architecture and engineering firms
"The two architectural support team members we have are doing great. All is well and we are thrilled to have them."
Architecture Firm — Southeast US
"Of all the candidates we reviewed, no one appeared more appropriate for our needs than the professionals Intelassist placed. They have been an invaluable contributor to our team."
Engineering Firm Client
"They quickly found two quality designers to help us complete work faster and ease the workload of our internal team. Self-motivated, task-focused, and detail oriented. We have worked with Intelassist for almost two years."
Design Firm Client
Resources for AEC firms evaluating offshore staffing
Not ready to book a consultation yet? These articles cover the questions AEC principals ask most when evaluating dedicated offshore staffing for the first time.
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Read article →Frequently asked questions about offshore AEC staffing
Will a remote drafter be able to work in our software and follow our firm's standards?
Every placement is recruited against your specific software environment — Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or others. Onboarding is structured around your templates, file naming conventions, and workflow protocols before production begins. Your team member does not start producing work until they have been trained to your standards.
How do we handle communication across time zones?
Most of our Manila-based AEC professionals align their working hours with US business hours. Clients who prefer direct involvement work with their team member one-on-one. Clients who prefer a lighter touch can rely on an Intelassist team lead to manage day-to-day oversight and communication on their behalf.
What if the placement is not the right fit?
Engagements are month-to-month with 30-day cancellation. If a placement is not working, we address it directly and begin a replacement search where appropriate. Our 95% retention rate reflects the quality of the matching process — not contractual lock-in on your side.
Is this outsourcing?
No. Outsourcing transfers a function to a third party who manages and delivers it. Intelassist places a dedicated professional who works under your direction as an integrated member of your team. You set priorities and manage the work. We handle HR, payroll, and retention in Manila.
How long does it take to place an AEC team member?
Most clients have a placed and onboarded professional within four to six weeks of the initial consultation. Technical roles such as Revit specialists or BIM coordinators may take slightly longer depending on the specificity of requirements.
How does Intelassist handle performance issues or a placement that isn't working out?
If a placed professional is underperforming, Intelassist addresses it directly — working with the client to identify the gap, whether it is a skills issue, a standards alignment issue, or a workflow issue, and taking corrective action quickly. If the placement is not recoverable, we begin a replacement search immediately at no additional cost. Engagements are month-to-month with 30-day cancellation, so clients are never locked in while a performance issue is being resolved. Our 95% staff retention rate reflects the quality of the initial matching process, but when issues do arise our response time is measured in hours, not weeks.
Ready to discuss whether this is the right fit for your firm?
A consultation with Intelassist is a direct conversation about your firm’s specific needs. No presentation, no commitment required. Our team responds within one business day.
- No long-term contracts
- 30-day cancellation
- 95% staff retention
- 18 years in business