CAD Technology Director - Transportation

LJA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to oversee technology applications in their Transportation Sector. This role involves managing CAD services, ensuring consistency across multiple offices, and leading a team of skilled employees. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in CAD management, particularly with Bentley products like MicroStation and ProjectWise. This position offers the opportunity to drive innovation and efficiency in a growing sector while fostering a collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about technology and have a knack for leadership, this role could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in CAD management or equivalent roles.
• Strong technical knowledge of CAD operations and engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technology applications in the Transportation Sector.
• Organize and manage CAD/Technology services and provide training.

Skills

MicroStation ORD

ProjectWise

CAD operations

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Training program development

Technical knowledge of engineering specialty

Education

High school or technical school training

Tools

Bentley products

ProjectWise administration

Job description

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

This person oversees all of LJA’s Transportation Sector’s technology applications including Bentley products (Microstation, ProjectWise, etc.) and other platforms to ensure consistency nationwide and manages a group of employees to maintain production efficiencies but also look forward to new technologies.

General Responsibilities:

• Organizes and manages all Cad/Technology services within this growing sector such as ProjectWise administration, troubleshooting, documentation, etc.
• Delegates assignments to a group of employees.
• Communicates with sector leaders on issues, developments, and training.
• Ensures consistency and efficiencies across a wide variety of offices and skill levels.
• Organizes and provides training to employees of various levels of experience.
• Works closely with IT to ensure company hardware and software are updated to allow proper CAD operation.
• Works closely with different offices nationwide to ensure client requirements are being met.
• Stays up to date with the latest Bentley products and various client CAD requirements.
• Periodic travel required.

Required Education/Licenses:

• Minimum of high school or technical school training with courses in computer-aided drafting or equivalent experience.

Required Experience:

• 12+ years of experience as a Cad Manager, ProjectWise Administrator, or equivalent.
• Experience developing or overseeing training programs.
• Experience making decisions that impact multiple people.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written, both upward and downward in the organization.
• Effective interpersonal skills with coworkers.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Competent in MicroStation ORD.
• Competent in setting up and hosting ProjectWise.
• Technical knowledge of CAD operations and engineering specialty discipline.
• A resource person with knowledge of advanced applications of system hardware and software.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities