Sr. CAD Manager

Ardurra Group, Inc.$142K — $152K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of design experience, with a proven mastery of CAD duties.
  • Proficiency in CAD applications (C3D, Revit) and internal CAD standards.
  • Strong preference for candidates with local agency experience in the Greater Seattle Market.
  • 12+ years of related work experience with civil engineering focus on utility and transportation projects.
  • High school diploma required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor CAD staff effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize work for the CAD project team.
  • Manage budgets, resources, and schedules for CAD projects.
  • Provide operational guidance to ensure technical excellence.
  • Develop and monitor CAD design standards to meet client needs.
  • Manage CAD hardware/software systems for the design team.
  • Initiate communication with clients on critical issues and project coordination.
  • Identify opportunities for improving workflow efficiencies.

Benefits

  • Family-oriented culture promoting a challenging yet enjoyable work environment.
  • Focus on staff development through internal training programs and leadership development opportunities.
  • Support for professional growth with multiple career paths.
  • Emphasis on work-life balance with flexible time-off programs.
Full Job Description
About Ardurra

At Ardurra, we're more than an engineering and consulting firm-we're a team dedicated to shaping the future through smart solutions and strong partnerships. Our mission is simple: empower our people to deliver innovative, sustainable projects that make a real impact on communities. Guided by our core values-Client Driven, Uniquely Nimble, Low Bureaucracy, Team Collaboration, Unlimited Opportunities, Relationship Focused, and Entrepreneurial Spirit-we foster a culture that puts people first.

Overview

Under general supervision, the CAD Manager oversees all technical aspects of the Production Design Team. This role works in cooperation with Project Managers / Project Engineers to manage technical staff and ensure high level quality control throughout the project. CAD Manager will support civil engineering projects such as water, wastewater, sewer, roads, streets and other utility and transportation related projects for local agency clients throughout the greater Seattle Market.

Primary Duties
  • Plan, organize and manage work plans of CAD project team.
  • Manage project budget, resource identification and schedule for CAD team.
  • Provide guidance and direction to CAD team to ensure operational and technical excellence.
  • Develop, implement and monitor CAD design standards and procedures to meet customer needs.
  • Manage CAD hardware and software systems for the design team.
  • Work with Engineering Lead regarding technical issues, training and other CAD system issues.
  • Initiate and maintain contact with clients for clarification, coordination and negotiation of critical issues.
  • Identify opportunities and recommendations for increasing workflow efficiencies.
  • Recommend best practices for solutions to meet customer business needs.
  • Hire, train and supervise CAD users in core application skills and standards.

Education and Experience Requirements
  • Strong preference for candidates with previous local agency experience to the Greater Seattle Market.
  • Strong preference for candidates with previous civil engineering experience supporting roads, streets, utility, wastewater, transportation and utility related projects
  • High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate's degree / Technical Certificate preferred.
  • Proven mastery of CAD Design duties and 8 plus years of Design Experience.
  • 12+ years related work experience, with 8+ years of design experience preferred.
  • Proficiency with applicable CAD applications as required (e.g., C3D, Revit, etc.).
  • Proficiency with internal CAD Standards and practices. Applicable CAD certifications preferred.
  • Strong understanding of industry Design Standards and Specifications as required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
  • Proven ability to lead / mentor technical staff.
  • Demonstrates strong ability to lead project design independently.
  • Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and meticulous with details.
  • Proven experience leading and developing high-performing design teams to deliver quality project outcomes.

Location
  • Position is available out of Seattle, WA or Everett, WA and is based on a hybrid schedule

Salary
  • $142,000 - $152,000 (DOE)

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We're not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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