Detailing/CAD Department Operations Manager

kubik inc

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in exhibit detailing, technical drafting, architectural millwork, experiential fabrication, museum exhibits, or related field.
  • 3+ years leading drafting, detailing, engineering, or technical design teams.
  • Ability to assess and improve drawing packages effectively.
  • Understanding of fabrication, construction, millwork, metalwork, and graphics integration.
  • Proficient in turning creative concepts into production solutions.
  • Strong planning, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the detailing schedule while aligning priorities and staffing.
  • Participate in project launch and handoff meetings to clarify scope and timelines.
  • Balance workloads, forecast capacity, and proactively manage risks.
  • Coordinate across Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Production for timely deliverables.
  • Establish planning habits that foster clarity and consistency for the team.
  • Review and approve project-related hours, invoices, and requests.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on creativity and innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional development and team leadership.
  • Involvement in diverse projects across multiple sectors, including events and retail.
  • Access to up-to-date tools and resources for technical detailing.
  • Encouragement of a quality-oriented work ethic and practices.
Full Job Description
Detailing Department Operations Manager to lead the team behind the drawings, details, and technical packages that bring extraordinary environments to life.

You'll keep complex work moving-aligning people, priorities, schedules, and technical requirements so every project is clear, buildable, and ready for production.

What You'll Do

Keep the Work Moving

  • Own the detailing schedule and keep priorities, staffing, and milestones aligned.
  • Join project launch and handoff meetings to understand scope, timelines, and technical requirements.
  • Balance workloads, forecast capacity, and flag risks before they become roadblocks.
  • Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Production to keep deliverables on track.
  • Create planning habits that bring clarity, accountability, and consistency to the team.
  • Review and approve hours, invoices, and time-off requests.
Lead the Team

  • Guide, coach, and support detailers across workload planning, performance, and development.
  • Build strong standards, workflows, best practices, and quality checks across Kubik locations.
  • Create an environment where talented technical people can do their best work.
Bring Technical Confidence

  • Support smart decisions around materials, fabrication methods, vendors, manufacturing efficiencies, and installation needs.
  • Keep Kubik's detail libraries, fabrication components, materials, and drawing templates sharp and current.
What You Bring

  • 7+ years in exhibit detailing, technical drafting, architectural millwork, experiential fabrication, museum exhibits, retail fixtures, or a related field.
  • 3+ years leading drafting, detailing, engineering, or technical design teams.
  • Strong ability to read, assess, and improve drawing packages.
  • Solid understanding of fabrication, construction, millwork, metalwork, and graphics integration.
  • Ability to turn creative concepts into practical production solutions.
  • Excellent planning, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Nice to Have

  • Experience within trade shows, events, retail activations, museums, themed entertainment, or branded environments.
What Makes You a Great Fit

  • You think like a builder.
  • You make complex work feel organized and achievable.
  • You lead with clarity, accountability, and collaboration.
  • You care about quality, efficiency, and practical execution.
  • You take ownership-and help others succeed.
Ready to lead the details behind unforgettable work? Apply today.

To learn more visit us at:

www.thinkubik.com.

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