CAD Supervisor-2611270RV16

Ardmore Roderick; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardmore Roderick in the Chicago metro area is seeking a CAD Supervisor to join our infrastructure solutions team. You will lead CAD operations on multi-disciplinary projects, establish standards, and mentor a team of CAD technicians while coordinating with project managers and design engineers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, strong MicroStation skills, 5+ years of CAD design and management, and experience in a construction or engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of MicroStation.
• 5+ years of CAD design and management experience.
• Familiarity with GIS.
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering or construction environments.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce CAD standards and best practices across projects.
• Manage CAD licenses, installations and updates for all users.
• Provide technical support and training to CAD users.
• Create and maintain CAD templates, libraries and tools.
• Evaluate new CAD technologies and workflows to boost productivity.
• Collaborate with project managers and department heads on CAD strategy.
• Lead and mentor a 3+ CAD technicians team and be the client’s CAD contact.
• Lead Construction Documents development using MicroStation.
• Generate detailed utility basemaps and proposed drawings per DWM metrics.
• Coordinate with design engineers on water main projects and related tasks.
• Create/update IDOT traffic control and water main installation details.

Skills

MicroStation

CAD design

GIS

MS Teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About Us

Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.

Our Vision

Reimagining infrastructure to improve lives and communities

Our Mission

Transforming communities by empowering the best minds to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions

Our Values

We Care: especially about excellence, impact, innovation, inclusion and safety

Job Overview

We are seeking a new CAD Supervisorto join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a CAD Supervisor, you will join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever-evolving project needs. This opportunity will be located in our client’s office in the Chicago metro area and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce CAD standards, protocols and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across all projects
• Manage CAD software licenses, installations and updates, ensuring all users have access to the necessary tools and are working with the latest versions
• Provide technical support and training to CAD users, troubleshooting software issues and enhancing their proficiency with design tools
• Create and maintain CAD template files, symbol libraries and custom tools to streamline design workflows and improve drawing quality
• Evaluate and implement new CAD technologies and workflows to enhance productivity and maintain the organization's competitive edge
• Collaborate with project managers and department heads to align CAD strategies with overall project goals and company objectives
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of 3+ CAD technicians and be the lead CAD contact for the client
• Lead the development of Construction Documents utilizing MicroStation software
• Generate detailed utility basemaps and proposed design drawings using quality metrics established by DWM
• Work with design engineers to address issues during the development of proposed water main replacement projects and force account task orders
• Create and update IDOT traffic control details and water main Installation details

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture or related field of study
• In-depth knowledge of MicroStation
• 5+ years of professional experience in CAD design and management
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and design methodologies
• Familiarity with GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering or construction environment
• Excellent teamwork, coordination and collaboration skills
• Ability to respond proactively in a high-paced environment
• Willingness to adjust and respond effectively to changes
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines set by the program leadership team
• Use Microsoft Teams collaboration software
• Experience with Bluebeam
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Have a team player mindset with good oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree(s)
• Experience with utilities CAD design
• Experience in Water market

Benefits

• We offer Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more

Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $106,080-130,520,Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.