National CAD Program Manager

About the Role

The role involves managing drafting and plan preparation standards, developing and quality‑checking complex technical drawings and plans, and performing multifaceted calculations. The incumbent will supervise and train CAD staff, maintain the drawing database, and coordinate work activities to keep schedules on track and ensure quality control, while applying engineering principles and recommending design changes. • Implement and manage drafting and plan preparation standards • Collaborate with staff nationwide on large national clients and projects • Develop and quality‑check complex technical drawings and plans, including calculations • Supervise and train CAD staff while maintaining the drawing database • Coordinate work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control • Apply engineering principles and suggest design changes • Set up and manage printing/plotting settings

Key Responsibilities

• ▸drafting standards
• ▸technical drawings
• ▸cad supervision
• ▸schedule coordination
• ▸design changes
• ▸plot settings

What You Bring

Kimley‑Horn's Dallas, Texas office is seeking a Civil Operator or Designer with more than ten years of experience to join its Development Services team. This position offers the opportunity to work on large national clients and projects while advancing the firm’s engineering standards. Candidates should have at least ten years of relevant experience, a high school diploma (an associate’s degree is preferred), and advanced proficiency with Autodesk or Bentley software, including printing and plotting settings. Strong communication, a collaborative mindset, a detail‑oriented professional attitude, and a willingness to mentor others are essential. • Proficient in Autodesk or Bentley products • Mentor and teach team members; strong communication and work ethic • 10+ years relevant experience; high school diploma (associate’s degree preferred)

Requirements

• ▸autodesk
• ▸bentley
• ▸mentoring
• ▸10+ years
• ▸associate degree
• ▸communication

Benefits

Kimley‑Horn promotes a culture that values people, clients, and employee growth, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes a generous retirement match, low‑cost health coverage, flexible time‑off options, financial wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and family‑friendly resources. • 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation plus profit‑sharing • Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options • Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays • Student‑loan matching in 401(k) and performance‑based bonuses • Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs • New parent leave, family‑building benefits, and childcare resources

Work Environment

Office Full-Time