Entry Level CAD Manager

CV Inc. is currently seeking applicants interested in an entry level position in the CAD Management profession at our Gaithersburg or Baltimore office. This position is an opportunity for a senior CAD technician, IT professional, or civil engineering professional that wants to pursue a career in CAD Management.CV is interested in candidates that show an aptitude to learn CAD management and develop a companywide CAD policy. Recruits will be self-learners with opportunities to attend training, webinars, and CAD conventions. CV, Inc will support an eager candidate that has the proficiency to learn and welcome new challenges.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Work will be initially assigned by an IT manager who provides instructions and assistance. However, the CAD Manager position will eventually grow to a self-managed position that meets the CAD needs.

• Management of the CAD software
  • including updates, installation, and licensing
• Management of Plotters
• Responsible to keep up to date of new CAD technology.
• Recommend new CAD software and hardware.
• Identify opportunities for increasing workflow efficiencies.
• Develop best practices for CAD usage.
• Maintain a shared knowledgebase accessible by network or intranet.
• Provide CAD training.
• Provide CAD support.
• Communicate to employees regarding technical challenges, outages, and updates.
• Create & program custom applications such as MicroStation Macros, AutoCAD Lisp, and other applications.
• Manage and build a networked CAD standards drive
• Build AutoCAD templates and MicroStation Workspaces.
• Head up a CAD Committee consisting of key employees experienced in CAD.
  • The CAD committee will ensure that all adherence to CAD standards and procedures as well as adherence to accepted industry standards are met.
  • The CAD committee will assist to develop and document a company-wide CAD policy.
• Perform inventory of CAD software and its usage.
• May be required at times to work with engineers or surveyors to prepare a wide variety of drawings and three-dimensional models and other type of drawings required for technical documentation.
• Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.
• Represents CV at various client CAD meetings and seminars.
• Manage the ProjectWise software to meet client CAD requirements.
• Manage client security requirements for CAD
• Communicates with clients to ensure CAD expectations are met

Requirements

• High School / GED
• CAD experience is required.
• Experience with ProjectWise, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, and Civil3d is preferred.
• Experience with Land survey software (Carlson Survey, Trimble Business Center, and StarNet, TopoDOT) is a plus.
• An eagerness to learn CAD Management
• A basic understanding of workspaces, seed files, templates, CAD standards, and configuration is preferred.
• A familiarity of MDSHA, DC Water, DDOT and DelDOT CAD standards is preferred.
• Computer proficiency, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and project management software.
• Outstanding writing and presentation skills required.
• Ability to obtain security clearances.
• Must be a US Citizen or have a valid work visa.
• Must be able to pass drug screening and background checks.
• Positive attitude and professionalism
• Must be able to interact and communicate in a positive and meaningful way with all levels of staff.
• Programming abilities a plus.
• Experience with file sharing, document management, and collaboration tools.
• Organized and High level of attention to detail.