Structural CAD Manager

About the role

The role of a Structural CAD Manager is to work with the structure discipline team leadership and project managers to continually monitor and improve overall drawing deliverable production standards and quality. A Structural CAD Manager will perform a variety of tasks which may include CAD team leadership, quality control, management of templates / standards, teaching, supervisory duties, in addition to assisting with the preparation of deliverables for own projects within the bridge sector.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and edit design drawings and construction plans for transportation structures as required utilizing MicroStation software package
• Prepare high quality plans by utilizing engineering calculations, notes, sketches, etc. as prepared by engineers; using geometry and structural components for accurate descriptions of components and completed structures
• Provide clear and detailed plan preparation work, compliant with accepted design/drafting standards of the client including manuals, standard figures and plans, or other resources
• Understand the terminology, technology, and other concepts related to structural engineering and construction practices. Apply this understanding to the process of structure layout, concrete reinforcing and structural steel detailing
• Oversee and coordinate CAD modeling / production team during development and production of structure deliverables. This includes staff resource allocations & reallocations over the course of projects / pursuits
• Coordinate CAD modeling / production team with other disciplines / consultants / subconsultants during projects / pursuits
• Coordinate, track and log QA/QC and design decision related documentation for project deliverables – carefully following both Stantec and client quality requirements. This may include performing regular quality reviews of CAD models / drawings
• Conduct regular CAD staff work assignment meetings and technical CAD workshops / sessions for CAD staff. Also, encourage other CAD staff to present CAD related topics at these meetings for good engagement
• Remain aware of new CAD technology, trends, tools and practices in the industry through reading technical articles and attending occasional workshops & seminars
• Regularly review and be familiar with CAD standards of both Stantec and Stantec’s clients
• Manage and regularly maintain a functional library of CAD standards documents, templates, sample drawings / details and other supporting files which correspond to Stantec’s and clients’ CAD standards
• Conduct standard supervisor responsibilities for CAD staff such as checking and approving time sheets, performing annual performance reviews, and establishing and reviewing annual CAD staff goal setting
• Assist with identifying and coordinating software training for CAD staff when required. This includes self-guided web-based training as well as formal in class training
• Assist Stantec IT with monitoring CAD staff hardware and software inventory and advise CAD staff when new software updates and roll outs are required
• Maintain Stantec in-house training requirements for supervisors
• Occasionally develop new CAD standards – including guidelines documents, templates, sample drawings and supporting files – for new projects / pursuits. These may be similar to Stantec or client standards
• Occasionally maintain project CAD-related data on Stantec project servers or web-based platforms over the course of projects / pursuits
• Oversee / coordinate final archiving of CAD, model and other design related documents / files at the completion of projects / pursuits
• Assist CAD staff with CAD file / model troubleshooting when required
• Provide active mentoring to CAD staff within department

Qualifications

• An Engineering Design and Drafting Diploma or similar
• A minimum of 10 years of civil/structural engineering drafting of bridges and other transportation structures

Skills

• Effective communication skills and aptitude for leadership within the group
• Strong ability to effectively identify and discuss project issues within Project Teams and at times in front of Clients and stakeholders as required on a project-by-project basis
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work independently
• Understanding of project scoping, task identification and resource assignments, scheduling, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources
• Willingness to provide mentoring and share technical knowledge with junior designers to support the growth and technical excellence of the team
• Thorough understanding of applicable design guidelines and codes for relevant jurisdictions
• Ability and understanding to work with direct reports to set career goals and support progress to achieving them
• Strong understanding and proficiency in the use of relevant design software, which includes MicroStation and ProjectWise
• Good understanding of AutoCAD and Revit
• Proficient skills in Bluebeam Revu, MS Word and Excel, and Adobe PDF
• Good eye for detail and understanding of quality management systems

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.