CAD Manager chez Powerhouse Retail Services LLC

Description

We are seeking a CAD / Survey Manager to lead our drafting and survey operations, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of projects. This role requires a strong balance of project management and customer-facing skills, with less emphasis on deep technical CAD knowledge and more focus on leading teams, managing workflows, and ensuring client satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the AutoCAD department, overseeing production, quality assurance, and delivery of CAD and survey-related projects.
• Manage both internal drafting teams and offshore drafting partners to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate workflows, schedules, and deliverables to meet project objectives.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of drawings through quality reviews and adherence to company standards.
• Support survey teams by interpreting data and delivering precise CAD outputs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing updates, clarifying requirements, and ensuring excellent customer experience.
• Implement and improve drafting and survey processes, standards, and technologies.
• Provide training, mentorship, and leadership to AutoCAD team members.
• Manage software tools, licenses, and libraries to support team operations.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership, supervisory, or project management role.
• Strong background in project management or logistics with proven ability to coordinate multiple moving parts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable interfacing with customers.
• Experience in survey data interpretation and floor plan/3D model production a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Matterport, FARO, or similar tools preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Office-based environment with occasional site visits.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional light lifting (up to 20 lbs).
• Requires strong visual, hand, and communication coordination to operate office and field equipment.