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CAD Manager

Progressive Design

Midlothian, VA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
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.

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About the Company

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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/