CAD Manager

Progressive Design

Midlothian, VA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Bentley MicroStation, Best Practices, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Writing, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capital Project, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Estimates, Consulting, Content Development, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Discrete Manufacturing, Driver's License, Engineering Consulting, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Entrepreneurship, Environmental Compliance, Feasibility Analysis, Food and Beverage Industry, Fortune 500 Customers, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interviewing Skills, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Organizational Skills, People Management, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Product Design, Project Design, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Resource Utilization, Risk Management, Startup, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Midlothian, VA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Summary:
The CAD Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring CAD design standards and procedures to meet client needs and to align with PDI company goals. The CAD Manager shall provide oversight regarding CAD solutions and software. In this role, the CAD Manager reports to the Executive Vice President. This position is responsible for proposing enhancements to and managing CAD technology, procedures and execution strategies that enable gains in company efficiency and facilitate further growth. The CAD Manager will actively perform Project Management duties for applicable projects and manage the associated staff as necessary. The CAD Manager remains engaged with all departments in PDI. This individual will provide consultative guidance, suggestions, and solutions to accommodate design needs and maximize project efficiency with the use of existing and new software. The CAD Manager is responsible for creating Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) projects and maintaining PDIs ACC space. The CAD Manager will develop and implement procedures using BIM best practices, remaining up to date on Autodesk applications.

Job Responsibilities:

Train and oversee CAD users and CAD Technicians in core application skills and standards
Facilitate training and development
Define CAD roadmap and strategy to achieve business goals
Develop and manage CAD design execution strategy (create BIM Execution Plan)
Evaluate team members for their technical skills, performance, and productivity, suggesting areas for improvement
Create long-term value, leveraging software as a competitive advantage
Monitor adherence to CAD rules and procedures
Attend CAD industry events
Identify CAD improvement opportunities and promote company growth
Plan the utilization of CAD resources – who is qualified and where do we need improvement?
Interview candidates who will be using CAD software and provide technical feedback
Monitor and manage CAD support services and company accounts
Facilitate correspondence between PDI and CAD software providers
Provide project support for design bids, proposals, scopes of work, estimates and schedules
Allocate tasks to CAD Technician, IT, and department team members, when appropriate; identify and coordinate capable team members to execute CAD initiatives.

Coordinate and oversee content development including, best practices, external resources for content and spec development.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

6+ years of heavy industrial experience a plus
Current working knowledge of CAD software including all relevant Autodesk products, Microstation, Bluebeam, and other discipline specific software.
Familiar with process design for Specialty Chemical, Food, Pharmaceutical, Power, and Industrial Clients
Knowledge of relevant risk management issues (contractual terms, technical feasibility, etc.)
Proven technical and business writing skills
Proven project management skills
Strong communication and organizational skills
Must be results oriented and a team player
Must be authorized to work in the U.S., pass a drug and background test and have a valid driver's license

Benefits:
We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Health Care Benefits, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Flexible work schedules, Work life balance, Paid overtime, Performance based bonus, 401K match and Tuition reimbursement.

Company Overview:
We hire the best in Engineering & Design! Hands-on experience, years of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive Design’s professional staff the best at what we do. The company has experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the right people that focus on client success, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.

Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.

Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.

We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.

About the Company

Progressive Design

Founded in 1986 by its president, Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. Based in Richmond, our company is currently working with clients in Maine, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Illinois, Ohio, Florida, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, as well as Europe, Asia and South America. Possessing vast experience and technical expertise, we deliver unparalleled value to our customers. Progressive Design is a multi-discipline engineering consulting office supporting manufacturing facilities and clients with areas of specialization including: project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates. The company serves Fortune 500 companies in industries such as food processing, films, fibers, plastics, paper, chemicals, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, power, metals, wastewater treatment, and discrete manufacturing. Throughout our history, our clients have deemed Progressive Design as the company setting the standard for engineering excellence. We are proud of this recognition, but what does it mean? The science of engineering and design is much more than producing accurate work. It is a process of complex problem solving, research and investigation, conceptual thinking, the accumulation of knowledge, expert technical performance, effective communication, and team building. Engineering and design demands enormous creative ability and the mental discipline to transform creativity into innovation. Progressive Design employees all share a relentless passion for excellence. They take enormous pride in their work and continuously strive to perform beyond client expectation.

COMPANY SIZE

20 to 49 employees

INDUSTRY

Engineering Services

FOUNDED

1986

WEBSITE

https://progressive-design.com/

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