CAD Manager (Autodesk) - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineer

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) - Design Engineering Services (DES) team is seeking a Computer Aided Design (CAD) Manager with primarily experience using Autodesk software packages (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) on roadway, rail, structures, or drainage design projects.

Looking for a person who has developed their technical knowledge of CAD software by researching and solving the numerous software setup and design workflow related problems as seen in the conventional infrastructure design environment.  Being a management roll, a candidate will also have good communication skills; be able to work with many personality types, document problems and resolutions, produce educational material, give group presentations, as well as pre-plan the CAD effort and lead the CAD teams on large-scale designs.                  

This role offers significant opportunity to be part of cutting-edge Civil Transportation BIM technologies and work on world-class engineering projects in the Highway, Rail, and Transportation industries.  You should be a self-motivated professional with experience in this role and have a desire to grow personally as well as professionally.
 

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects.  Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk.  Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety.  Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools developed and used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that exceeds client expectations and furthers Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.
 

Location

This position is based out of our Lone Tree, CO office.

Responsibilities

•    Coordinate with internal and external design production teams to setup, initiate, manage the CAD effort and deliver projects.
•    Audit agency templates for utility, functionality and needed updates.
•    Edit agency templates to be compatible with new software versions, functionality, efficiency and standardization. 
•    Write and maintain workspace configurations, variable settings and control file(s) content and settings.
•    Coordinate with design partner’s CAD Managers/Coordinators to resolve technical or logistical issues.
•    Coordinate with IT to solve local and project level problems related to CAD deliverables and project technology needs. 
•    Oversee the work of CAD designers, making sure that drawings adhere to applicable project standards and CAD quality.
•    Create and maintain Project CAD Manuals. 
•    Contribute to the creation of Project Execution Plans.
•    Start projects with a CAD presentation kick-off meeting.  
•    Audit projects for compliance to district quality procedures and project client standards. Participate in a projects internal design reviews (IDR) to ensure client standard are met for milestone deliverables.  Implement tools to validate compliance of projects CAD deliverables in adherence with the project's standards.
•    Educate yourself on the latest software advancements and create CAD educational presentations.  
•    Mentor and develop CAD team members.
•    Participate in CAD Management meetings with the intent of creating the best CAD system and users on the planet.  
 

Qualifications

•    10 years’ experience of mostly Autodesk software packages on civil infrastructure projects.
•    Prefer to see CAD Management roll on at least one major design-build project.
•    Experience with the implementation of US DOT or other client specific CAD standards on projects.
•    Design production experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D.
•    Working knowledge of ProjectWise and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
•    Experience developing project templates.
•    Experience with front end digital coordination efforts, ensuring all discipline design and production teams are enabled and in compliance with project requirements.
•    Experience with the definition, documentation and implementation of CAD standards and execution plans.
•    Experience with troubleshooting CAD issues, setting up project content and delivering CAD training. 
•    Experience with a multi-format CAD production environment and corresponding interoperability challenges.
•    Strong communication skills.
•    Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.
•    Strong understanding of engineering work processes.
•    Self-motivated and results focused, with the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
•    A problem solving, conceptual thinker and able to work with complex systems.
•    Associates degree in Computer Aided Design, Engineering Technology or similar program experience.

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