CAD Manager, Tunnels

WSP Manila, Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Manila, Inc. invites a senior CAD/BIM Lead to join our digital delivery team in Metro Manila. You will lead a 5–20 person CAD/BIM team, drive planning, mentoring, and ensure quality across multiple underground infrastructure projects.

You will develop BIM standards, oversee model production in Revit and AutoCAD, and collaborate with engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders to deliver accurate, compliant drawings and digital deliverables on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Civil, Structural, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' CAD/BIM delivery experience in engineering consultancy or infrastructure.
• Proven experience with mined tunnels or underground structures.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience managing or supervising a small to medium technical team.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a CAD/BIM team of 5–20 staff.
• Plan and monitor drafting resources across multiple projects.
• Develop and maintain CAD/BIM standards and QA processes.
• Provide technical leadership in drawings, BIM models, and digital deliverables.
• Support underground infrastructure projects, including mined tunnels.
• Coordinate with engineers, PMs, and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
• Review and approve CAD/BIM deliverables for compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Manage software deployment, training, and support for AutoCAD, Revit.
• Support recruitment and professional growth of team members.
• Foster collaborative, high-standards team culture.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

BIM workflows

Team leadership

Mentoring

Quality assurance

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Civil/Structural

Job description

Main Activities and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Lead, manage, and mentor a small to medium-sized CAD/BIM team (typically 5-20 staff).

• Plan, allocate, and monitor drafting and modelling resources across multiple projects.

• Develop, implement, and maintain CAD and BIM standards, procedures, and quality assurance processes.

• Provide technical leadership in the production of engineering drawings, BIM models, and digital deliverables.

• Support the delivery of complex underground infrastructure projects, particularly mined tunnels and associated underground structures.

• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, design managers, and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.

• Review and approve CAD and BIM deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements and company standards.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and increased efficiency within the digital delivery team.

• Manage software deployment, training, and technical support related to AutoCAD, Revit, and associated engineering design platforms.

• Support recruitment, performance development, and professional growth of team members.

• Foster a collaborative and positive team culture while maintaining high technical standards

Others (desirable)

• International project experience working with global engineering or construction teams.

• Experience with major tunnel, rail, metro, highway, or underground infrastructure projects.

• Knowledge of BIM execution planning, common data environments (CDE), and digital engineering frameworks.

• Experience with Civil 3D, Navisworks, ProjectWise, Bentley applications, or similar digital delivery platforms.

• Professional engineering registration or membership of a recognised professional institution.

• Experience working within international design standards and multi-office project environments.

Qualifications (Minimum and desirable)

• Graduate of any technical course or at least three (3) years in BS Engineering or BS Architecture course

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related technical discipline. (preferred)

• Minimum 10 years' experience in CAD/BIM delivery within engineering consultancy, infrastructure, transportation, or underground construction sectors.

• Demonstrated experience in mined tunnel projects, underground structures, or major transportation infrastructure projects.

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.

• Proven experience managing or supervising a small to medium-sized technical team.

• Strong understanding of engineering drawing production, BIM workflows, model management, and digital project delivery.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within multidisciplinary project environments.