CAD Section Lead: Civil Engineering Drafting

City of Portland; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portland’s Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) seeks a skilled leader to supervise the CAD Section within the Civil Engineering and Drafting Division. You will guide six CAD technicians, ensuring high-quality CAD support for capital projects and adherence to schedules and budgets.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, communication, and technical CAD expertise, with public sector experience and a commitment to equity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures that pertain to the CAD Section and ability to interpret and apply them.
• Ability to supervise and direct a diverse staff of non-technical and technical personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, and others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; present information clearly.
• Ability to supervise a multicultural workforce and promote equitable program practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support the CAD Section and promote a respectful, inclusive workplace.
• Create standard practices, policies, and procedures for day-to-day operations and set direction.
• Assist in planning, development, and administration of CAD Section and Bureau programs and projects.
• Develop and monitor unit performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure unit functions are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Assist in development and administration of the unit’s budget and cost analysis.

Skills

Experienced Leader

Excellent Communicator

Relationship Builder

Technically Strong

Professional

Results Driven

Organized

Dedicated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a technical field related to the organizational unit

Job description

The City of Portland’s Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) seeks a skilled leader to supervise the CAD Section within the Civil Engineering and Drafting Division. You will guide six CAD technicians, ensuring high-quality CAD support for capital projects and adherence to schedules and budgets.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, communication, and technical CAD expertise, with public sector experience and a commitment to equity and collaboration.