Team Lead, CAD

Aecon Group Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian leader in infrastructure development is seeking a Team Lead for their CAD team in Montreal. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of CAD drafting experience, with a focus on telecommunications infrastructure. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, optimizing workflows, and ensuring compliance with CAD standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, expertise in AutoCAD, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to building sustainable futures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CAD drafting experience in utilities, including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Familiarity with telecommunications network design (FTTH/coax) and permitting processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor CAD QC Specialists and CAD Technicians.
• Plan and prioritize workload, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
• Engage with Project Managers to clarify scope and acceptance criteria.
• Audit CAD drawings for FTTH and coaxial builds.

Skills

CAD drafting experience

Leadership skills

Expertise in AutoCAD

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in Electrical/Civil Engineering or Architectural Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SPIDA Calc

PLS-CADD

IKE Office

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Team Lead, CAD role at Aecon Group Inc.

A Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive. We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

We’re committed to safety, integrity, accountability, and inclusion, and invest in our people through programs like Aecon University and Leadership Programs. Aecon is dedicated to sustainable construction and building inclusive work environments.

What is the Opportunity?

AUE is seeking a CAD Team Lead to guide a high-performing CAD team in delivering accurate, standards-compliant designs for telecommunications infrastructure projects. You’ll mentor staff, optimize workflows, and collaborate across departments to resolve technical challenges and ensure safe, constructible outputs. This role offers a chance to drive continuous improvement and contribute directly to project success.

What You'll Do Here

• Supervise and mentor CAD QC Specialists and CAD Technicians; provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Plan and prioritize workload, assign tasks, and monitor progress to ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables across multiple programs.
• Engage with Project Managers and client representatives to clarify scope, acceptance criteria, and delivery schedules; communicate risks and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with Design QC, Permitting, and Field / GIS teams to resolve constructability issues and data gaps (e.g., pole loads, depth of cover, utility conflicts).
• Audit CAD drawings for FTTH and coaxial builds, validating fiber routing, splice points, cable counts, ducts / micro ducts, clearances, layer standards, symbology, and annotation accuracy.
• Review municipal consent (MC), utility permits, traffic control sheets, and as-builts for completeness and conformance to client and municipal standards.
• Apply and maintain Aecon CAD standards and client-specific CAD templates; promote adoption of rules-based checks where applicable.
• Champion data integrity between CAD and GIS; ensure version control and drawing package completeness (cover pages, legends, notes, profiles, details).
• Provide advanced AutoCAD support, including layer management, sheet setup, and productivity scripts; familiarity with MicroStation, SPIDA Calc, PLS-CADD, and IKE Office is an asset.
• Develop onboarding and continuous training plans (CAD standards, QC methods, permitting nuances); coordinate cross-training with Design QC and GIS.
• Define and track QC metrics (e.g., first-pass yield, rework rate, turnaround time, drawing non-conformances), report progress to leadership.
• Standardize checklists and QC logs; recommend process and template improvements to enhance throughput and reduce variance.
• Promote a Safety Always mindset and ensure CAD outputs support safe construction (e.g., clearance notes, traffic accommodation details).

What You Bring To The Team

• 5+ years of CAD drafting experience in utilities, including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Expertise in AutoCAD; familiarity with MicroStation, SPIDA Calc, PLS-CADD, and IKE Office are an asset.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications network design (FTTH / coax), municipal standards, CSA standards, and permitting processes.
• Experience with RFPs, RFIs, and execution of lump sum bidding requirements is a strong asset.
• Post-secondary education in Electrical / Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline (asset).
• Proven leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear, confident communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and collaborative team player with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction