CAD Manager

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update company CAD standards, templates, libraries, and workflows.
• Implement and maintain client specific standards and workspaces for both Bentley and Autodesk products as needed, including regional DOTs.
• Maintain and adapt drafting and modeling procedures to improve consistency and quality across projects.
• Conduct regular audits and quality reviews of project files and deliverables. Provide findings and recommended actions to Discipline Leaders and Business Unit Leaders.
• Administer and support CAD/BIM software platforms primarily including: Autodesk (AutoCAD, Civil 3D), Bentley (MicroStation, Inroads, OpenRoads/OpenBridge).
• Familiarity with additional platforms is a plus: Revit/BIM, ArcGIS, Bluebeam.
• Affordability with GIS workflows and implement standards for file structure, templates and workflows.
• Manage software licensing, updates, deployments, and integrations at the Artheon level, while coordinating with Corporate IT.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, plugins, and productivity tools.
• Maintain and improve Artheon tools and software customization.
• Lead technical design education for staff including new hire assessment and system onboarding, user group collaboration, ongoing skill development education, and best practices and workflow optimization.
• Troubleshoot complex CAD/BIM production issues and coordinate resolution with Corporate IT support and vendors as necessary.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to design technology and production processes including the introduction of automation and process efficiencies.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends and advancements in CAD/BIM technology; industry regulations and client requirements to ensure standards and workflows are coordinated.
• Maintain documentation for standards, procedures, and workflows; and ensure compliance with documentation and set-up standards.
• Support project teams with setup, file organization, and project execution workflows.
• Assist project teams with the creation of drawings and models.
• Cookordination with clients to ensure adherence to client requirements.
• Provide technical support and assist staff with project specific tasks.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Architecture, Construction Technology, or related field preferred. 10+ years of CAD/BIM design or management experience in an engineering, architectural, or consulting environment. 3+ years in a leadership, supervisory, or management role preferred.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Bentley, and other engineering software. Experience with NJDOT, NJTA, and/or MTA CAD workflows and requirements. Strong knowledge of engineering drafting standards and production workflows. Experience managing CAD/BIM standards and coordination processes. Familiarity with scripting/programming tools is a plus: AutoLISP, HTML.NET, VB, Python, Dynamo. Understanding of file management systems and cloud collaboration platforms. Strong leadership and organizational abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.