CADD Manager

POSITION: CADD Manager

DIVISION: Operations

DEPARTMENT: Engineering & Construction

UNION/GRADE: Unit 9/Grade 25

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BASIC PURPOSE:

Supervises the activities of the CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting) staff. Oversees the development, implementation and management of CADD standards, leads the training of staff on CADD software and best practices, and manages the integration of CADD technology with other IT systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Program Manager in the Design Information Systems Center (DISC) Group (E&C) or Program Manager, Technical Information Center (TIC) (Deer Island).

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Exercises direct supervision over CADD staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in requested MWRA wastewater, water, engineering and facility, repair improvement and replacement projects with engineers and other MWRA staff.
• Supervises CADD staff including assignment of tasks, evaluation of performance, staff development planning and providing technical assistance.
• Manages CADD work, including developing of scopes of work, job scheduling/priority setting, checking of CADD drawings and work outputs, running CADD meetings, and oversight of CADD consultants.
• Administers the CADD staff, including work request processing, work status reporting, application of Standard Operation Procedures, approval of leave, travel, training, and writing performance reviews. Depending on location, May approve travel requests.
• Develops, maintains, and teaches CADD standard practices, including layering schemes, project file structure, symbol/detail/template libraries, model layout, file security and maintenance, etc.
• Develops and maintains CADD process workflow documentation, including BIM (Building Information Modeling) workflow standards, objectives, and content data management.
• Develops and maintains BIM libraries, including standard families, materials and assemblies.
• Deer Island position only: Layout pipeline, system, facility, equipment, and component designs through field investigations, derivation of equipment/material/finish specifications, development of CADD drawings, and performance of routine calculations.
• Responds to drawing requests from MWRA staff and external consultants and contractors. Prepares and provides drawings and/or drawing files according to existing procedures.
• Provides support for plotting and electronic design submissions.
• Implements file naming convention and organizes project files into logical folders and subfolders.
• Reviews all CADD related submittals to ensure accuracy and compliance with CADD standards.
• Collaborates with project managers, engineers, and other members of the design team to ensure drawings communicate engineering requirements in an accurate and accepted format.
• Reports design process impacts involving constructability, maintainability, housekeeping, manufacturability, performance, and value to the engineering project manager.
• Perform design work of substantial difficulty and importance requiring the application of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other computer software.
• Develops and implements procedures for as-built process. Works with engineering, consultants and contractors to execute as-built activities to ensure accurate and complete as-built results. (Deer Island position only).

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Performs related duties as required.
• Performs CADD related peripheral equipment reviews; Makes recommendations to the supervisor of new CADD peripheral equipment that meets the demands of CADD and document control works.
• Makes recommendations of new CADD software systems and tools. Performs tests, evaluations and implementations of new CADD software systems. Develops and maintains libraries of all manuals and software pertinent to the CADD system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in drafting and design, engineering, architecture, or a related field; and
• At least five (5) years of related CADD experience with at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
• Any equivalent combination of education or experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in CADD management, including development and implementation of CAD standards (preferred).
• Knowledge of construction and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices in the areas of CADD and Autodesk applications, including AutoCAD, Revit and Civil 3D.
• Demonstrated proficiency in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical or architectural design using CADD applications.
• Ability to produce engineering drawings utilizing the latest editions of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.
• Ability to work within Windows 10 operating system environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic communication tools.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to oversee a CADD team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid Class D Driver's License required.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Office equipment as normally associated with the use of telephone, personal computers including word processing and other software, copy and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, including office equipment, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Based on location, the employee frequently or occasionally is required to stand and walk.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually a moderately quiet office setting.

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.