Structural CAD Manager

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

When faced with an impasse, do you look to bridge the gap? Our Bridges and Structures team does too. From local bridge rehabilitations that support our communities to iconic bridge designs that define a region, our opportunities will connect you to your career goals. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

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.

• Create, maintain and edit design drawings and construction plans for transportation structures as required utilizing Micro Station software package
• Preparing 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.
• Providing clear and detailed plan preparation work, compliant with accepted design/drafting standards of the client including manuals, standard figures and plans, or other resources.
• Understands the terminology, technology, and other concepts related to structural engineering and construction practices. Applies this understanding to the process of structure layout, concrete reinforcing and structural steel detailing.
• Oversees and coordinates CAD modelling / production team during development and production of structure deliverables. This includes staff resource allocations & reallocations over the course of projects / pursuits.
• Coordinates CAD modelling / production team with other disciplines / consultants / subconsultants during projects / pursuits.
• Coordinates, tracks and logs 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.
• Conducts regular CAD staff work assignment meetings and technical CAD workshops / sessions for CAD staff. Also, encourages other CAD staff to present CAD related topics at these meetings for good engagement.
• Remains aware of new CAD technology, trends, tools and practices in the industry through reading technical articles and attending occasional workshops & seminars.
• Regularly reviews and is familiar with CAD standards of both Stantec and Stantec’s clients.
• Responsible for managing and regularly maintaining a functional library of CAD standards documents, templates, sample drawings / details and other supporting files which correspond to Stantec’s and clients’ CAD standards.
• Conducts 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.
• Assists 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.
• Assists Stantec IT with monitoring CAD staff hardware and software inventory and advises CAD staff when new software updates and roll outs are required.
• Maintains Stantec in house training requirements for supervisors.
• Occasionally develops new CAD standards – including guidelines documents, templates, sample drawings and supporting files – for new projects /…