Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

CADD Manager

Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, drafting, or information technology, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of total related professional experience in design, CADD, or similar roles
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience with CAD environments for transportation, civil, or infrastructure projects
  • Strong working knowledge of Bentley OpenX applications, including OpenRoads Designer
  • Experience in developing and maintaining CAD workspaces and templates
  • Experience in leading software upgrade testing and validation
  • Experience supporting enterprise-level CAD environments.

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain stable CAD environments across the firm
  • Develop and validate CAD workspaces and configuration files
  • Lead testing and rollout of software upgrades and changes
  • Serve as an escalation point for CAD-related issues
  • Enforce approved CAD standards through workspace controls
  • Support migration of projects to new design software versions
  • Document workspace configurations and support procedures

Benefits

  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career Development Programs
  • Flexible work location
Full Job Description
Position summary: Responsible for overseeing the CAD production of assigned department.

Compensation for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Own and maintain stable, standardized CAD environments across the firm, ensuring configurations are tested, documented, and production-ready before deployment
  • Develop, maintain, and validate CAD workspaces, templates, libraries, and configuration files in alignment with approved firmwide standards
  • Configure and maintain ProjectWise managed workspaces and integrations
  • Lead testing, validation, and controlled rollout of software upgrades, service packs, and environment changes, minimizing disruption to project teams
  • Serve as an escalation point for CAD-related issues impacting workspaces, standards, or multi-user workflows
  • Enforce approved CAD standards through configuration, workspace controls, and environment setup
  • Support migration of active projects to newer design software versions following established processes
  • Document workspace configurations, upgrade testing results, known issues, and repeatable support procedures
  • Collaborate with support to resolve systemic issues and reduce recurring support tickets
  • Coordinate with design subject matter experts when standards interpretation or changes are required
  • Assist with development of operational documentation, job aids, and internal knowledge resources

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Required Skills

  • Strong people, communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work across support, IT, and discipline teams


Required Experience

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, drafting, information technology, or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 10+ years of total related professional experience that includes design, CADD, or other related experience
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience supporting and maintaining CAD environments for transportation, civil, or infrastructure projects
  • Working knowledge of Bentley OpenX applications, including OpenRoads Designer
  • Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and validating CAD workspaces and templates
  • Experience participating in or leading software upgrade testing and validation efforts
  • Experience supporting multi-office or enterprise CAD environments

Qualifications Preferred
  • Prior experience in a CADD Manager or senior CAD support role within a consulting engineering environment
  • Experience supporting both Bentley and Autodesk CAD ecosystems
  • Experience with ProjectWise workspace configuration and administration
  • Familiarity with transportation or DOT-related CAD standards and workflows
  • Experience with automation, scripting, or configuration management tools used to support CAD environments

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Work location is flexible.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career Development Programs
  • And more...
  • Benefits | JMT

About Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) is an engineering and architecture firm that provides a range of services, including transportation planning and design, environmental engineering, construction management, and surveying. The company serves clients in the transportation, environmental, and construction industries, as well as government agencies and municipalities. JMT is headquartered in Sparks, Maryland, and has offices throughout the United States. The company was founded in 1971 and has grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the country. JMT is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of renewable energy sources and the implementation of green building practices.
Learn more about Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks
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1,500 employees
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Founded
1971

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