Director-Drafting & Design

Overview

We are seeking a strategic Director (Design & Drafting) to lead our functional business unit, driving operational excellence, financial performance, client growth, and team development. This leadership role is responsible for executing company strategy, establishing CAD standards and production workflows, and leading a team of Discipline Managers to ensure high-quality project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess extensive technical drafting experience paired with strong business development and financial management capabilities to expand client relationships and business opportunities.

Job Duties

• Leads and develops Discipline Managers while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Establishes performance expectations, workflows, CAD standards, templates, and operational standards across the functional area.

• Aligns business objectives with company strategy and ensures consistent execution.

• Identifies and resolves operational challenges while promoting best practices, process improvements, and production efficiency.

• Grows existing client relationships and pursues new business opportunities.

• Supports proposal development, project scoping, estimating, and staffing strategies.

• Maintains high levels of client satisfaction through proactive communication and quality delivery.

• Manages revenue forecasts, backlog, budgets, profitability, and resource planning.

• Monitors and reports key performance metrics, including utilization, forecast accuracy, on-time delivery, client growth, and net multiplier.

• Recruits, mentors, coaches, and develops managers and technical leaders while building succession plans.

• Holds leaders accountable for performance, KPIs, and operational objectives.

• Ensures safe, consistent, and high-quality project execution while managing project risks and quality control.

• Oversees the implementation of systems and workflows that improve efficiency and provides technical leadership for design teams.

Qualifications

• CADD certification or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of drafting/design experience.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD platforms, standards, and production workflows.
• Strong leadership experience managing multiple teams and managers.
• Experience in business development, client relationship management, and strategic planning.
• Proficiency in financial management, forecasting, budgeting, and KPI reporting.
• Project management and operational process improvement skills.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Experience in engineering consulting or professional services is preferred.
• MBA or advanced degree is preferred.