CAD Manager

Parsons International Limited - Muscat, Oman

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Manages a group of CAD technicians by directing technical engineering assignments and coordinating project staffing assignments. Preferably Civil Engineering Degree Qualified and over 12 years experience in CAD is required for the position of CAD Team Lead. Schedules, conducts, or coordinates different activities of the CAD section.
Performs difficult drafting assignments requiring a thorough knowledge of drafting standards, practices, and techniques. Understands and applies Company procedures particularly as they pertain to the assigned discipline.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains availability to assist CAD technicians in performing work during periods of high work load.
Utilizes technical manuals and directives to establish processes and procedures for compliance with codes and company policies. Familiar with various standards and codes such as ANSI, PFI, and ASME.
Manages CAD team to ensure complainace with Parsons MENA CAD Standards
Compiles data and performs dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings. Understands orthographic (2D) and isometric (3D) designs and supplier / manufacturer drawings.
Supervises and assists with/performs CAD technician responsibilities in response to workload demands.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Schedule the activities of the CAD section.
Provide feedback to Management regarding staffing requirements based on department schedules and loading.
Liaise with Engineers.
Keep up-to-date with CAD development & software.
Prepare and administer as-built drawings.
May give technical guidance to lower level technicians.
Completes additional duties as assigned.
Assist in the training and development of junior personnel to strengthen our capability and make us more competitive in current and future markets

DESIRED RESULTS:

Complete all drafting assignments on schedule and within man-hour and cost budgets.
Staffing requirements updated based on the workload.
Improvement in the quality of work produced by CAD technicians.
Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of the assigned personnel.
Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as department needs arise.
Maintain the latest drafting standards and provide necessary training to CAD personnel.
Conduct performance evaluations, training and development for the assigned personnel.
Standardization of all Drafting section activities.
Improve engineering design efficiency.
Complete all projects on schedule and within man-hours and cost budgets.
Increase internal/external client satisfaction.
Improve internal/external client communications.
Decrease client changes.

Skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant discipline with 12 or more years of related work experience.
At least 3 years as a CAD Manager in design of water and wastewater projects.
Must be proficient in software AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley Projectwise, ArcGIS, Microstation (knowledge desired).
Extensive and knowledgeable in personal computer skills.
Ability to implement Quality Management System on projects effectively.
Good spoken and written in English are essential.
Desire to train others and share knowledge.

About This Company

The Parsons Corporation, headquartered in Pasadena, California is one of the world's largest international engineering, procurement, and construction organizations. Parsons is a recognized leader in ground transportation, aviation, infrastructure, water, wastewater, environmental, oil and gas, petroleum processing, chemical, power, pulp and paper industries, as well as government, industrial, community development.