Job Description
Job Description
CAD Manager
Location: Houston, TX
Type: Full-time | On-site
Experience Level: Senior Level
We’re looking for a seasoned CAD Manager to lead and optimize our drafting and design production workflows across a growing portfolio of engineering projects. This is a strategic, hands-on role that blends production excellence with staff mentorship, CAD standards enforcement, and cross-team coordination.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage CAD production across civil, transportation, and infrastructure projects
- Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide CAD standards, templates, and best practices
- Oversee the quality, consistency, and accuracy of all plan sets and design deliverables
- Provide technical support and mentorship to CAD technicians and design staff
- Coordinate with project managers and discipline leads to ensure timely and accurate drafting support
- Evaluate and integrate new CAD tools, workflows, and technology to drive efficiency and innovation
- Support training initiatives and maintain documentation on CAD workflows and software updates
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of progressive CAD experience in civil or transportation engineering
- 3+ years in a CAD leadership or management role
- Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; knowledge of MicroStation and OpenRoads is a plus
- Strong understanding of plan production workflows, file management, and layer standards
- Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a consulting environment
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a solutions-oriented mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting TxDOT or other public-sector infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with BIM/CIM workflows, GIS integration, or 3D visualization tools
- Knowledge of project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, etc.)
- Ability to support proposal efforts with sample plan sets and production timelines
Why Join Us?
We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent benefits
- A collaborative culture built on trust, integrity, and innovation
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