Senior Manager, CAD Development

LA28 (Web); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Manager, CAD Development to lead the technical drawing capability that turns venue concepts into buildable layouts for the Games. You will guide a team of managers, establish CAD standards, and translate requirements into accurate designs for venue space, furniture, equipment, and overlay.

The role requires 8+ years in CAD development, with at least three years leading a CAD team, and strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and BIM tools.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in CAD development.
• At least 3 years leading a CAD team.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM tools.
• Experience with non-sport venue layouts and overlay designs.
• Excellent MS Office skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of CAD Managers and set priorities and standards.
• Lead CAD drawings for non-sport venue layouts, furniture and equipment placement.
• Establish CAD standards, templates, and best practices.
• Review and approve drawings; manage version control and documents.
• Coordinate with logistics, planning, and procurement to align with milestones and cost planning.

Skills

CAD leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

BIM tools

Microsoft Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

BIM software

Job description

LA28 does not provide relocationassistancefor any positions. If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if youare able towork on-site in LA.

Role Purpose

As Senior Manager, CAD Development, you will lead the technical drawing capability that turns venue concepts into buildable layouts for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. You will guide a team of Managers,establishCAD standards, and translate operational requirements intoaccuratedesigns for non-sport venue space, furniture and equipment placement, and overlay. Working acrosslogistics, planning, and procurement, you will help shape how the Games take physical form and set foundations that many venue decisions depend on.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise a team of Managers in CAD Development, setting priorities, standards, and workload across venue projects.

Lead the development of CAD drawings for non-sport venue layouts,furnitureand equipment placement, and overlay designs.

Establish andmaintainCAD standards, templates, and best practices, translating internal requirements intoaccuratedrawings.

Create, review, and approve drawings for accuracy and compliance, and oversee version control and document management.

Align delivery with project milestones and support cost planning and procurement with detailed layouts and quantities.

8+ years of experience in CAD development, including at least three years leading or supervising a CAD team through complex delivery.

Strongproficiencyin AutoCAD and related design software such as Revit, Rhino, and BIM tools used across venue design.

Proventrack recordmanaging complex, concurrent projects, multitasking, and prioritizing competing deliverables under tight, immovable Games deadlines.

Strong technical skills across Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, for documentation and reporting.

Leadership skills to guide and develop a diverse team, with clear,confidentupwardand downward communication.

Experienceona major eventsuch as the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Confident self-starter who advances decisions with stakeholder input.

Collaborative, flexible approach within an evolving organization.

Influencing skills that build understanding and buy-in across stakeholders.

Passion for sport and for Los Angeles.

What We Offer

Ownership of a core capability that shapes how LA28 venues are designed and delivered.

A once-in-a-career opportunity to help stage the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Exposure acrosslogistics, planning, and procurement, building durable, transferable experience.

A collaborative, high-trust team where pride is earned through shared, visible results.

What This Role Means for the Games

Every venue that welcomes athletes and fans begins as a drawing. By leadingaccurate, standards-driven CAD development, you help the Games take shape on time and on budget, turning plans into the spaces where Olympic and Paralympic moments happen.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.

The majority ofwork will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.

The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.

Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.

Perform other duties asrequired; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Occasional travel to venues, warehouses, or vendor meetings asrequired.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is$105,000 - $125,000. The pay scaleprovidedis the range that LA28reasonably expectsto pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensationremainssubject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.

Accommodation

LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you requirean accommodationat any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 willconsider foremployment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.

LA2028 Inclusion: Voluntary Demographics

At LA2028, Inclusion is a core pillar of our values and behaviors. We seek out and embrace diversity of all forms, respect and value different perspectives, and strive to build a team that reflects our community. This section of the application process helps us strengthen our hiring practices by mitigating unconscious bias through anonymous data collection.

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