Manager, CAD/GIS

Chugach Electric Careers

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Pension

Paid holidays

Job summary

Chugach Electric Association in Anchorage, Alaska seeks a Manager, CAD and GIS to lead CAD/GIS operations, oversee mapping, data integrity, and system administration, and coordinate improvements across work activities.

Requires a Bachelor's in engineering or related field and five years’ supervisory experience in engineering support or computer mapping; utilities experience preferred. Strong leadership and budgeting skills are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline is required.
Five years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory, in engineering support, project management, drafting, drawing management or computer mapping.
Experience in a utility or union environment preferred.
Additional professional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Supervise the daily operations of CAD and GIS Services.
Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of engineering drawings, mapping documents, and record drawings.
Develop and administer departmental work plan.
Manage vendor and consultant relationships for CAD and GIS support, including contracts and expenditures.
Prepare and deliver monthly reports to leadership.
Prepare capital and operating budgets relating to division and contracts.
Plan staffing, training and development of department personnel.

Skills

CAD & GIS expertise

Leadership

Project management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Drawing management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD software

GIS software

Drawing management systems

Job description

Summary

Job Description

The Manager, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Geographic Information System (GIS) will oversee the computer-based mapping, CAD and GIS systems, including the designation of hardware, software, maintenance, and system administration requirements. Additionally, this position will supervise CAD/GIS staff and coordinate improvements to the quality and use of CAD/GIS data across work activities.

Essential Functions

Supervise the daily operations of CAD and GIS Services, including the assignment of personnel, technology, and resources.
Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of engineering drawings, mapping documents, and record drawings.
Conduct performance system analyses and recommend actionable improvements.
Develop and maintain drafting, mapping, and document control procedures for generation, transmission, distribution, communications, and headquarters facilities, including posting standards and inventory management of record drawings.
Develop and administer departmental work plan.
Manage external data requests for alignment with internal integrity standards and practices.
Develop, implement and monitor compliance with workflow procedures.
Manage vendor and consultant relationships for CAD and GIS support, including the development, administration and oversight of contracts and associated expenditures.
Coordinate planning and utilization of CAD and GIS programs with departments.
Prepare and deliver monthly reports to leadership.
Prepare and present recommendations and cost estimates for long-range CAD and GIS planning
Prepare data for statistical reports.
Establish initiatives and manage objectives to Chugach's overall strategic goals.
Prepare and present capital and operating budgets relating to division and contracts.
Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency by identifying areas of opportunity and sharing recommendations with management.
Prepare and administer employee performance reviews. Plan for staffing, training and development of department personnel.
Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

Vice President, Engineering: Report to, receive direction, guidance and decisions from.
Managers and Leadership: Confer with, give and receive information.
Other departments: Coordinate with, provide assistance to and exchange information.

External

Bargaining Unit Representatives
State and Federal Agencies: Exchange information and develop relationships relative to assigned duties.
Other Utilities: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.
Vendors, Manufacturers and Consultants: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.
Members: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.

Competencies

Advanced knowledge of CAD and GIS systems.
Knowledge of utility systems, operations, construction practices, utility mapping, budgeting, contracts administration and construction/material specifications.
Proven ability to provide effective leadership by fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment through guidance, training, and mentorship.
Detail oriented with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Proven ability to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize assignments and delegate duties to department.
Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.
Demonstrated ability to organize workflow, manage multiple priorities, and effectively utilize resources.
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and develop effective working relationships.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, CAD/GIS software, drawing/document management systems and project management tools.
Effective written and oral communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibility for CAD and GIS Services staff.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment with some fieldwork required. Some evening and weekend work may be required occasionally. Occasional air travel is required. Attendance at Board of Directors meetings and conferences outside of the state may be required.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline, required.

Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory, in engineering support, project management, drafting, drawing management or computer mapping, required. Experience in a utility or union environment, preferred.

Substitution

Additional professional experience in a similarly complex drafting, drawing management or computer mapping role or related field may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's Corporate Vision

Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's Corporate Mission

We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's Corporate Values

Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.

Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work.

Benefits

HEALTH BENEFITS