Cad Manager

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BIM/CAD Manager – Fabrication Services Job Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of BIM modelers, CAD designers, and detailers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

• Manage resource planning, workload distribution, and project priorities to ensure production schedules and deadlines are consistently met.

• Establish, document, and enforce drafting, modeling, and fabrication documentation standards across all projects.

• Conduct regular performance reviews, identify skill gaps, and implement training and professional development initiatives for team members.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of fabrication-level Revit models at LOD 400 to support accurate prefabrication and installation.

• Manage model utilization within Stratus to support spool generation, fabrication documentation, and production workflows.

• Ensure accurate conversion of coordinated BIM models into fabrication-ready deliverables, including shop drawings and spool sheets.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, field operations, and fabrication teams to resolve design, coordination, and constructability issues.

• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures for BIM models, fabrication drawings, spool sheets, and shop documentation.

• Review project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established company standards and client requirements.

• Support clash detection efforts, model coordination activities, and constructability reviews to minimize field conflicts and rework.

• Maintain and update BIM templates, libraries, families, and fabrication standards to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity through automation, optimized workflows, and BIM best practices.

• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and fabrication solutions to enhance project execution and support continuous improvement initiatives within the BIM and fabrication departments.

• Collaborate with virtual design and construction (VDC) stakeholders to align BIM and CAD practices with broader project objectives.

• Proven experience working in BIM, CAD, detailing, or fabrication modeling environments.

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing drafting, detailing, or BIM teams in a production-focused setting.

• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, including developing and managing fabrication-level models (LOD 400).

• Hands-on experience utilizing Stratus for fabrication workflows, spool generation, and shop documentation.

• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, prefabrication, shop drawings, and field installation requirements.

• Experience managing BIM standards, workflows, and quality control procedures.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in CAD management and design review within a BIM/VDC context.

• Experience with BIM and VDC processes and tools beyond core Revit and CAD workflows.

• Background in shop drawing production and review for fabrication and field installation.

• Familiarity with automation, scripting, or process optimization within BIM or CAD environments.

• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives within BIM, CAD, or fabrication departments.

• Interest in evaluating and adopting emerging technologies and fabrication tools to enhance project delivery.

This position operates in an office environment focused on BIM, CAD, and fabrication coordination activities. You will work closely with engineering, project management, field operations, and fabrication teams, collaborating on digital models and shop documentation. The role involves extensive use of Autodesk Revit, Stratus, and related BIM/VDC tools in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting where accuracy, consistency, and teamwork are essential.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

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