CAD Manager

Bowman has an opportunity for a CAD Manager to join our team in San Antonio, Texas.

Bowman has an opportunity for a CAD Manager to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Establish, support, and implement both local and company wide CAD design standards and may guide, mentor, and/or manage CAD drafters and engineers to ensure consistent quality of technical drawings.

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

• In conjunction with Corporate CAD Manager, Regional CAD Manager, and local office CAD leads within the region, establish structure, support development of and implement CAD design standards, policies, and procedures, training for all staff, and recommend best practices for solutions to meet customer needs.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

• Plan, organize, and manage work of all CAD and engineering staff in accordance with project timelines and guidance provided by Team Leaders, Project Managers and/or Branch Managers.
• Assist and collaborate with the IT department with management of CAD hardware and software systems for the design team.
• Assist with project schedules, proposals, and local staffing availability to ensure timely implementation, completion, and submittal of plans.
• Identify required resources, be aware of budget vs. labor costs, and ensure project design files, sheet files, and plan sets are consistent with local and company wide standards, policies, and procedures.
• Create detailed drawings in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and have the ability to learn other 3D design modeling software formats.
• Provide QA/QC by reviewing and ensuring all plans are legible, professional, and adhere to applicable project and Bowman standards.
• Troubleshoot system deficiencies and implement workable solutions.
• Communicate and share knowledge and resources with other regional and company wide office CAD managers.