CAD MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

A CAD Manager is the person who keeps engineering drawings honest. On civil infrastructure projects spanning land development, highway design, and governmental permitting submittals, every drawing package that reaches a public agency or design-build contractor has passed through this role. The CAD Manager owns the standards that make that possible - defining how 2D and 3D models are structured, how technicians are trained, and how scope changes are captured without blowing a project schedule. Errors here do not stay on screen; they travel into field construction.

As the CAD Manager, you lead the production and quality of CAD deliverables across civil infrastructure projects, including site grading, drainage, and land development plan sets, ensuring all output meets client, agency, and company standards. You operate within a multi-discipline engineering team, coordinating directly with Project Engineers and Project Managers while directing the daily work of CAD technicians and junior designers.

Career Impact: Owning CAD standards on large-scale civil infrastructure projects - including design-build and governmental permitting work -positions a CAD Manager as a recognized authority on digital delivery within the AEC sector.

Business Impact: Accurate, compliant drawing packages determine whether a project moves through agency review on schedule or stalls, making the CAD Manager's output a direct factor in milestone achievement for public-sector and private clients alike.

Growth Opportunity: Experience across road design, site grading, earthwork analysis, and BIM coordination builds a portfolio of civil domain depth that opens pathways to senior BIM Manager, Design Manager, or digital delivery leadership roles.

• Define and enforce CAD drafting standards, templates, and folder structures across all active civil infrastructure projects.
• Lead quality control reviews of 2D and 3D model files to ensure standards compliance and inter-discipline coordination.
• Direct the preparation of drawings by CAD technicians, providing technical guidance on engineering markups and design intent.
• Coordinate submittal packages for clients, governmental agencies, and permitting authorities to meet review and approval milestones.
• Draft land development plans, grading designs, drainage layouts, and topographic documents from engineering sketches and field notes.
• Identify scope changes during active projects and produce revised drawings to keep deliverables within budget and schedule.
• Mentor and develop junior CAD staff, delivering training on standards updates, workflow improvements, and software upgrades.
• Partner with Project Engineers and Project Managers to align drawing production with project scope, schedule, and client requirements.

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Computer Aided Design, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8 or more years of CAD drafting and design experience in civil engineering or site development projects, with demonstrated experience managing CAD production on large-scale infrastructure work.
• Proven ability to define, document, and implement CAD standards and execution plans across multi-discipline project teams.
• Working knowledge of civil design principles including site grading, drainage systems, highway and road design, and topographic survey interpretation.
• Experience coordinating drawing submittals with governmental agencies and permitting authorities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train staff, manage competing deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD platforms used in civil infrastructure production environments, rewritten as platform-agnostic competency.

• Experience serving as BIM Manager on design-build mega projects, including 3D clash detection and 4D phasing coordination.
• Familiarity with Common Data Environments and cloud-based project delivery collaboration platforms.
• Exposure to LIDAR, UAV mapping, or Civil Information Modeling in a survey or site development context.
• Prior experience interfacing with City, County, or regional transportation agency drawing standards.

• Drawing package approval rate on first submittal to governmental and permitting agencies, reflecting standards compliance.
• Percentage of CAD deliverables completed on schedule relative to project milestone dates.
• Reduction in revision cycles on model files, measured per project phase, attributable to QC enforcement.
• Staff training completion rate across CAD technician team, tracking standards adoption and workflow adherence.
• Scope change turnaround time, measuring how quickly revised drawings are issued after a project change is identified.
• Typical tools: 2D and 3D CAD platforms (commonly AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation), design content management (commonly ProjectWise).

• Base Salary Range: $85,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on experience and region.
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus of 5% to 10% of base salary, project-dependent.
• Equity: Not typical at this level; offered at some employee-owned firms.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution standard.
• PTO: 15 to 20 days per year, plus standard federal holidays.
• Common Perks: Professional development reimbursement, licensure support, and hybrid schedule where project allows.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and in the workplace upon request. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and local law. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

The CAD Manager owns BIM delivery across large-scale civil infrastructure and design-build projects, leading 2D and 3D model development, quality control, and standards compliance from regional program setup through construction. Working closely with Project Engineers, Project Managers, and BIM technicians, this role shapes the accuracy and integrity of engineering submittals to clients, governmental, and permitting agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain BIM standards, protocols, and best practices for large-scale infrastructure and design-build projects.
• Lead BIM management of regional mega projects, communicating standards and establishing regional presence.
• Coordinate submittals for clients, governmental agencies, and permitting agencies for reviews, approvals, and milestones.
• Perform quality control of models and sheet files for standards compliance and discipline coordination.
• Direct preparation of drawings by BIM technicians and supervise BIM staff as needed.
• Work closely with engineers and senior designers to read, understand, and act on engineering drawings and markups.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or technical school degree, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience with civil engineering, site development, and architectural projects, including serving as BIM Manager on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of BIM uses including 3D Clash Detection, 4D Phasing, 5D Estimating, Visualization, Asset Management, and O and M.
• Knowledge of conveyance and collection piping systems, profile development, site grading, highway design, street design, drainage, and railroad engineering.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microstation, Inroads, ProjectWise, and LDD.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Embedded within a project delivery team, the CAD Manager manages a team of CAD Technicians and Coordinators to produce an updated as-fitted BIM MEP model and drawings within agreed budget and programme. Working closely with sub-contractors, digital engineers, and project stakeholders, this role ensures MEP service coordination, COBie compliance, and as-built accuracy across all maintainable assets.

Core Functions

• Establish and set up new project models in accordance with project standards.
• Model and coordinate MEP services including ductwork, pipework, and cable tray.
• Coordinate multi-services to ensure spatial limitations are achieved.
• Generate as-built drawings from site survey and marked-up installation drawings.
• Ensure COBie information is populated in all maintainable assets as listed in MPDP.
• Manage work scope within the allocated timescale and budget.
• Mentor and train Digital Technicians and Digital Engineers of varying experience levels.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng, HND/HDC, or qualified by experience with proven delivery of digital implementation on a project.
• NVQ Level 5 or 2-5 years of project and educational experience.
• Technician Membership achieved, approaching the next level of Professional Membership.
• Understanding of the latest industry guidelines for digital project delivery such as BS and PAS standards.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and Navisworks.
• Experience working collaboratively in a consultant or contractor environment.

Reporting to senior project leadership, the CAD Manager develops less experienced engineers, resolves design issues, and manages multiple simultaneous assignments across civil infrastructure projects. Partnering with design teams and field construction personnel, this role elevates CAD quality and communication between departments by implementing and enforcing industry-standard procedures and best-cost solutions.

Primary Duties

• Develop and check less experienced engineers to solve design issues, providing guidance on corrective measures.
• Manage several different assignments simultaneously, acting as a field resource on medium to complex issues.
• Provide technical knowledge and guidance for standards and design to less experienced designers.
• Create innovative working methods, identify new solutions, and find best-cost outcomes.
• Review and suggest alternate solutions to improve communication on drawings between departments.
• Identify changes in scope during large projects and produce drawing changes to stay within budget and schedule.
• Serve as a resource to less experienced designers to convey intent and application of procedures and industry standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Associates degree in Computer Aided Design, Engineering Technology, or similar program experience.
• 10+ years of experience implementing CAD applications on projects, including defining, documenting, and implementing CAD standards and execution plans.
• Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, InRoads, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and Civil Information Modeling.
• Experience with Bentley ProjectWise for Design Content Management and front-end digital coordination efforts.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Sitting at the intersection of CAD technology and project execution, the CAD Manager leads procurement, manual development, and standards enforcement across CAD software including Plant 3D and Civil 3D, ensuring all design and drafting teams operate within defined best practices. Operating across IT, project management, and senior leadership functions, this role builds the training infrastructure and personnel capability that keeps multi-discipline drafting output accurate and on standard.

Duties

• Manage the procurement of all CAD software and hardware in collaboration with the IT Manager.
• Develop and maintain the CAD Manual by establishing standards, best practices, templates, styles, blocks, and tools.
• Identify and implement training and support for CAD-specific software including Plant 3D and Civil 3D.
• Ensure drafting standards and folder structures are updated and communicated to the design and drafting team.
• Communicate with Senior Leadership, Project Managers, and staff to create and revise drawings per project specifications.
• Provide technical mentoring and lead CAD personnel development.
• Develop and deploy CAD standards, methods, templates, documentation, and training materials.

Experience and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience using AutoCAD Plant 3D and Civil 3D.
• 3+ years of experience performing software administration.
• Autodesk CAD Manager Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to train junior staff in AutoCAD and drafting design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and AVEVA E3D and P and ID (preferred).
• Excellent technical and communication skills with the ability to manage several concurrent projects.

A key member of the survey and civil engineering team, the Surveyor CAD Manager drafts topographic surveys and subdivision plats while managing and updating CAD standards under the supervision of a senior team member or Group Leader. Collaborating across engineering, project, and client teams, this role ensures all CAD workflows, documentation, and deliverables conform to company safety, quality, and client-specific standards.

Accountabilities

• Draft topographic surveys, subdivision plats, and prepare descriptions of areas surveyed.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documents including plans, plats, deeds, and surveys.
• Coordinate with engineers and support staff during drafting preparation for conformance to standards and code requirements.
• Update CAD workflow processes to address client standards and ensure company safety and quality policies are followed.
• Provide guidelines and workflows to allow others to perform CAD work efficiently and present data effectively.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 1-6 years of experience with civil or surveying related projects.
• Familiar with AutoDesk and Bentley products including Civil3D, MicroStation, and ProjectWise.
• Experience and exposure to LIDAR and UAV mapping.
• Proficient in comprehending schematics and blueprints, with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Consistent, on-time CAD output across retail, joinery, and fit-out projects depends on the CAD Manager, who manages a division within the CAD technical department, implements procedures and templates, and leads performance appraisals for the team. Based within the Philippines and serving overseas clients, this role ensures all drawings meet client standards and that workload is tracked and delivered professionally within required timeframes.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Manage a division within the CAD technical department and implement CAD procedures and templates across all projects and disciplines.
• Oversee line management responsibilities for the team, including performance appraisals and driving individual development.
• Manage incoming and outgoing workload and ensure all work is completed within the required timeframe.
• Liaise with CAD Team Leaders regarding technical issues, training, and CAD system matters.
• Produce CAD drawings to a high quality in accordance with client standards and company procedures.
• Produce relevant KPIs and measurement tools for review by the President.

Professional Experience

• Professional License in Architecture or Industrial Engineering required.
• 8+ years of experience in Retail, Joinery, and Fit-out.
• Strong working knowledge of 2D and 3D AutoCAD software.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar CAD management role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Filipino, with a detail-oriented and proactive approach.
• Must be a Filipino citizen residing in the Philippines, with overseas working experience preferred.

As the CAD Manager, this role establishes and administers CAD production systems, templates, and quality plans across large-scale civil infrastructure design-build packages within the Buildings and Infrastructure Line of Business, a global network serving private and public sector clients. The delivery team relies on this work to maintain drawing compliance, resolve complex service issues, and advance automation and efficiency in collaboration with project, global technology, and IT leads.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Establish and set up project CAD production systems, templates, and standards.
• Administer and supervise project CAD delivery to relevant standards and processes.
• Manage and store drawings and project deliverables in accordance with Jacobs Quality and CAD standards.
• Supervise and mentor the CAD delivery team in collaboration with the wider project team.
• Develop, implement, and maintain CAD quality plans and assist in the delivery of large, fast-paced design-build packages.
• Work with project and global technology leads on automation, enhanced efficiency, and technical issue resolution.
• Coordinate with IT to solve local and project-level problems related to CAD deliverables and project technology needs.
• Review drawings in CAD and PDF formats for compliance and resolve complex service delivery issues.

Background and Experience

• Minimum degree or diploma in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Relevant Engineering Tool certification or industry standards accreditation is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with high-end engineering technology related to Civil Infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience in the use and configuration of engineering applications including 2D and 3D CAD, Civil 3D, and Common Data Environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and motivational capabilities with the ability to work with minimal remote supervision.
• Experience with City of Houston, Harris County, and HCFD is a plus.

CAD Manager delivers preliminary layouts, land development plans, and construction documents for retail, commercial, industrial, and residential site projects, including work with Fortune 500 companies and regional developers of varying complexity. The work directly supports Engineers, Designers, and Drafters through day-to-day AutoCAD Civil 3D production, grading design, earthwork analysis, and enforcement of CAD standards across scope, budget, and schedule.

Job Functions

• Plan and prepare preliminary layouts and detailed design drawings from engineering notes, sketches, and other drawings.
• Draft Land Development Plans, Zoning Plans, Concept Plans, Construction Documents, and Site Plan Renderings for Municipal Presentations.
• Work closely with Engineers, Designers, and Drafters to support AutoCAD design efforts and provide day-to-day Civil 3D support.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of CAD standards and provide training on upgrades and new products.
• Complete drawing and project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule, and review drawings for completeness and accuracy.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information.
• Utilize third-party applications such as AutoTURN and AGI32 to generate drawings based on project requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical degree or certificate from an accredited designer and drafter curriculum preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in CAD drafting and design with expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Land development and site planning design experience required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to train and manage personnel, coordinate work schedules, track deadlines, and adjust manpower allocation.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent written and oral communication skills.

The CAD Manager owns the engineering documentation and equipment upgrade lifecycle at the Europe Wellness Centre, sourcing, designing, and implementing updates to can making machinery while supporting regional plant overhauls for Ball Packaging Europe, Ball Packaging AMEA, and Ball Packaging Asia Pac. Working closely with plant engineers, OEMs, and Central Engineering Process Support, this role delivers engineering releases, qualifies vendors, and ensures all drawing and specification changes are accurately captured across overhauled equipment.

Key Deliverables

• Source, design, and implement updates and upgrades to existing can making equipment.
• Test and evaluate new components, materials, and processes for improving OEE of can making equipment.
• Document changes to engineering drawings, parts lists, machine manuals, procedures, and specifications on overhauled equipment.
• Confer with plant engineers, field engineers, and other personnel to implement operating procedures and resolve system malfunctions.
• Research and evaluate vendor proposals, specifications, and manuals to assess feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
• Create engineering releases showing all required parts for each field overhaul or in-shop rebuild via the Wellness Centre MRP system.

Technical Qualifications

• Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification to college level.
• Experience in a demanding engineering environment including plant equipment overhauls and basic machine design.
• Experience in quality control, measurement, and engineering drawing and document control.
• Proficient in CAD design software including AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Basic understanding of electrical principles, components, and machine shop processes.
• Strong problem-solving, multi-tasking, and data management skills, with the ability to respond to essential call-out 24/7 and travel worldwide.

Embedded within Microchip's Power and Discrete Modules Group, which offers one of the industry's most comprehensive power and RF/microwave discrete semiconductor product portfolios, the CAD Manager produces and maintains the document change and approval processes, Bills of Materials, and part numbering systems that keep manufacturing operations accurate and compliant. Working closely with product design, development personnel, and senior internal and external stakeholders, this role develops and evaluates team members while resolving a wide range of cross-functional issues.

Scope of Work

• Provide technical and sustaining engineering support in a manufacturing area.
• Manage the document change and approval process, ensuring the validity and accuracy of documents and their changes.
• Assist in the design of physical hardware and verify dimensions of physical inventory using calipers, gauges, and other metrology equipment.
• Devise, organize, and maintain a system for company part numbering, descriptions, and Bills of Materials.
• Enter and maintain Item and Bills of Material data in the Company ERP database.
• Select, train, develop, mentor, and evaluate team members to ensure efficient operation of the function.
• Establish operational objectives, work plans, and delegate assignments to subordinates.
• Network with senior internal and external personnel and resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• BS in EE, ME, or Physics, or Technical Degree or Certificate with 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or semiconductor environment with prior supervisory or project management experience.
• Metrology experience and electronics knowledge.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor or other solid modeling CAD software.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work with various levels of management to develop solutions and achieve goals.

Reporting to Account OP Leads, the CAD Manager refines production management and oversight of a variable CAD team delivering ongoing as-built maintenance, CAFM uploads, and occupancy planning services within the Corporate Real Estate environment. Partnering with JLL account teams across cultures, languages, and geographic regions, this role advances CAD service quality, billing accuracy, and master drawing library standards that directly support superior occupancy planning outcomes.

Areas of Ownership

• Provide leadership to the variable CAD team relating to innovation, training, and quality assurance.
• Streamline all processes to provide clients with best-in-class CAD services and manage overall relationships between CAD teams and Account OP Leads.
• Analyze weekly and monthly utilization for variable CAD teams to manage workload and workflow.
• Ensure all documents are in compliance with JLL standards and layering formats, including proper polyline labeling and room numbering.
• Load drawings to FMS or other CAFM and populate with space categories, space types, and business organization data.
• Establish and maintain a library of master drawings accessible to JLL and clients.
• Provide and review monthly reporting for billing purposes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• 2-3 years of team management experience.
• 5 years of CAD and CAFM technical and project-related experience in a Corporate Real Estate environment.
• Strong understanding of occupancy planning, architectural design, and CAD and CAFM systems.
• Experience managing multiple CAD and CAFM implementations and projects simultaneously and remotely.
• Excellent MS Office skills including PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Word, with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

The CAD Manager leads CAD standards development and daily software management for a civil design team working across roads, drainage, grading, sewer, water, and topographic survey projects. Working closely with the Engineering lead and CAD users, this role identifies workflow efficiencies and delivers training that keeps the team producing compliant, accurate civil construction deliverables.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor CAD design standards and procedures.
• Manage CAD hardware and software systems for the design team.
• Work with Engineering lead regarding technical issues, training, and other CAD system matters.
• Identify opportunities and recommendations for increasing workflow efficiencies.
• Train CAD users in core application skills and standards.
• Design roads, erosion control, grading, drainage, sewer, water, storm water, topographic surveys, and franchise utilities.

Position Requirements

• 2-year certificate or Associate's degree from an accredited vocational and technical institute.
• Minimum 5 years of CAD administration or development experience.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microstation.
• Solid understanding of civil design and construction standards with strong technical knowledge of engineering principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

CAD Manager guides a growing CAD technician team within a leading technology consultancy in Central London, leading standards development, document repository management, and the production of detailed IT, AV, and Security drawings across multiple client projects. Serving as the primary CAD and software support resource across all business sectors, this role ensures predefined design standards are accurately applied to architectural drawings and that the team consistently meets tight deadlines.

Work Activities

• Lead the development of CAD standards and templates and manage the document repository.
• Lead the CAD technician team and take responsibility for the quality of CAD department output.
• Produce detailed IT, AV, and Security drawings including Floor Plans, Block Plans, Schematics, Cabinet and Frame Layouts, Densities, Detail Drawings, and Isometric Diagrams.
• Provide CAD and software support throughout all business sectors.
• Accurately apply predefined design and CAD standards to architectural drawings across multiple projects.
• Manage change and work to tight deadlines on multiple concurrent projects.

Requirements

• Proficient in AutoCAD with at least 8 years of experience, using AutoCAD 2016 and later versions.
• Experience working in a team leader role with experience on IT, AV, and Security drawings.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational, task management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and commit to deadlines.