CAD Manager: Lead ORD/MicroStation & Training, Remote

Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Assoc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Leadership Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Schedule/Remote work options

Medical/Dental/Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

GRAEF is seeking a CAD Manager to lead CAD standards across transportation projects in the Chicago area. The role splits between production and non-production tasks, emphasizing coordination with multiple disciplines and proactive communication.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of CAD production experience, ORD and MicroStation proficiency, and strong organizational skills. Flexible schedule and remote work options are available as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of production CAD experience in the transportation domain.
• 2-year technical degree preferred.
• Open Roads Designer and MicroStation experience required.
• Production-work capable within a specific discipline.
• Knowledge of National CAD Standard documents a plus.
• Technical writing and documentation skills a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversight & maintenance of FDOT/IDOT/MnDOT CAD standards.
• Assist in creating/maintaining Corporate and Local Detail Library.
• ORD standards and workflows to promote work-sharing between offices.
• Beta test software/upgrades/add-ons before company-wide deployments.
• Troubleshoot software/workflow problems in day-to-day operations.
• Record drawing standardization and protocols.
• E-Field booking programming and standardization.
• Attend user groups to ensure efficient software usage.
• Prepare renderings and project simulations.
• Application support/knowledge management.
• Lead training sessions.

Skills

Proactive communicator

Strong organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

Open Roads Designer (ORD)

MicroStation

National CAD Standard

Job description

GRAEF is seeking a CAD Manager to lead CAD standards across transportation projects in the Chicago area. The role splits between production and non-production tasks, emphasizing coordination with multiple disciplines and proactive communication.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of CAD production experience, ORD and MicroStation proficiency, and strong organizational skills. Flexible schedule and remote work options are available as part of a comprehensive benefits package.