CAD Manager

At EXP were driven to provide innovative solutions for the worlds built and natural environments. As a team of engineers architects designers scientists creators and a community of professionals we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the worlds most complex challenges. Here you join a team that leverages differences harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company that believes diversity is what gives us strength seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience while staying connected to a global network of professionals who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future

Be our next CAD Manager!

Your work environment at EXP

EXPs Infrastructure & Transportation Practice provides comprehensive planning design and construction engineering services for all types of roadway bridge water resource rail transit and aviation projects. With a unique multidisciplinary team approach we have a history of successfully delivering some of the most complex infrastructure projects within the Chicagoland region. We currently are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic CAD Manager for our Chicago office to help us deliver Transportation & Infrastructure projects. You will report to the Structural Bridge Department Manager and work in our Chicago office in compliance with our hybrid work policy to help us deliver this exciting and fast paced project.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Work closely with the project team to develop implement and monitor CAD design standards and procedures to meet the project requirements.
• Work with the project team to solve technical issues provide needed training and oversight and solve other CAD system and quality issues.
• Identify opportunities and recommendations for increasing workflow efficiencies.
• Recommend best practices for solutions to meet or exceed project requirements.
• Train and supervise CAD users in core application skills and standards.
• Maintain documentation records of generated design deliverables.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization outside vendors clients and key project stakeholders.
• Ensure project documentation and contracts are in compliance with the standards set forth by the client.
• Develop 3D models and train engineering staff in modeling techniques and digital delivery workflows.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for MicroStation OpenRoads ProjectWise and related CAD applications.
• Manage deliverable preparation electronic transmittals and quality reviews before submittals.

What your experience looks like

• Must have at least 7 years of practical experience
• Associates degree in related field preferred
• Must have a strong understanding of IDOT and Tollway CAD workspaces and CAD policies and procedures
• Must have a strong understanding of Bentley design software (MicroStation Open Bridge Modeler GEOPAK OpenRoads Designer and ProjectWise)
• Experience with 3D modeling digital delivery rendering and visualization workflows.
• Must have strong soft skills and ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Must have strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience in the civil engineering marketplace or construction industry is preferred
• Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced engineering environment; working under occasionally stress & with tight deadlines; repetitive tasks; combination of sitting standing walking; working with others; critical thinking; problem solving; job task planning and organizing; computer use

The salary range for this role is $120000 to $150000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidates skill set experience certifications and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees including health insurance vacation time and 401(k) retirement benefits.