CAD Manager

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DKS is proud to be 100% employee-owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in our communities. We are a collaborative, forward-thinking, transportation engineering consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that improve mobility and strengthen communities. We provide innovative solutions for roadways, intersections, transit, traffic, and multimodal infrastructure projects across public and private sectors. As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where every team member contributes ideas, shares in our success, and helps shape the future of our practice.

We are seeking a CAD Team Manager to lead and oversee our computer-aided drafting team, which consists of team members spread across multiple offices. The CAD Manager will play a key role in ensuring the quality, efficiency, and consistency of CAD deliverables across the firm’s transportation projects. This role combines technical production work with leadership responsibilities, including team coordination, resource planning, recruiting, training, and performance management.

• Develop and prepare detailed plans, profiles, and cross-sections for transportation projects (traffic signals, lighting, signing/striping, temporary traffic control, Intelligent Transportation Systems, roadways, and intersections).
• Apply CAD standards, client requirements, and agency specifications (e.g., DOT, municipal).
• Review and incorporate survey data, field notes, and design markups into drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, and project managers to meet deadlines and project goals.
• Manage electronic files and ensure compliance with project documentation protocols.
• Provide technical support for all CAD software.
• Conduct quality control reviews to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
• Serve as a resource and trainer for CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Micro Station, Project Wise, etc.) and agency standards.
• Develop, maintain, and update CAD standards, documentation, libraries, and templates.
• Attend training to stay up to date with the leading edge of CAD trends, technology, software, and tools related to the transportation industry.

• Facilitate weekly CAD resource meetings and manage workload distribution.
• Prioritize CAD assignments across internal and external support teams.
• Communicate with project managers/design teams to resolve prioritization or resource issues.
• Monitor timesheets, vacation requests, and workload forecasts.

• Conduct performance reviews and employee check-ins.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and corrective action when needed.
• Support career growth and training opportunities for CAD staff.
• Lead recruiting efforts, including resume reviews and candidate interviews.

• Coordinate CAD software licensing, equipment, and IT needs with internal and external partners.
• Recommend when external CAD resources are needed.

• 8+ years of experience in CAD production within civil/transportation engineering.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D, Micro Station and/or Open Roads, Project Wise, and other industry CAD tools.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of transportation agency CAD standards and practices.
• Ability to balance technical work with team leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills.

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