CAD Project Manager

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

As the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, we’ve come to be viewed as an employer of choice. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.

Summary

The CAD Project Manager is responsible for coordinating drawing development for documentation projects. Coordinate and track all drawing developments for multiple projects to ensure timely submittals and drawing accuracy. Review CAD drawings prior to field quality control and submission to the client that follow the CAD Department methodology, philosophy, and standards. Assign and monitor CAD Developers to ensure quality drawing development. Coordinate status updates and information exchange with customers. Serve as a technical advisor for drawing review and preparation as well as drawing software utilization.

Primary Duties

• Assign CAD Developers as necessary to create drawings including but not limited to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Ensure that each drawing the developer creates is accurate according to the sketch/redline and prior to turning over to the field team for Quality Control. This may call for review of pictures taken in the field when you deem something to be amiss with the sketch/redline.
• Develop drawing project trackers and schedules.
• Work alongside the Documentation Services Supervisor to provide status updates, information exchange, and drawing delivery with the client.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• Create and maintain Technical Library, including gathering and sorting source and background materials.
• Perform assessment of customer drawings for technical accuracy.
• Develop, as needed, and ensure adherence to consistent style and formatting guidelines as defined by the CAD Department or the client.
• Coordinate with Documentation Services Supervisor and field walkdown team to ensure accuracy of field sketches during drawing creation and review.
• When needed, take on the role of a CAD Developer and create drawings, including but not limited to P&IDs, through the use of field sketches and/or redlines.
• Adhere to and ensures compliance of all Company policies, rules, procedures, and standards.

Working Relationships

The position reports to the Documentation Manager and the CAD Designers report to the CAD Project Manager. The Documentation Manager assists the CAD Project Manager with developing Work Orders and Cost Models for customer estimates. The Documentation Manager assists the CAD Project Manager with project budget, schedule, and resource tracking.

Compensation

The initial annual compensation will range from $98,300 to $113,050

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.

• Years of Experience:
  • Five years of experience in heavy industrial or power generation drawing development.
  • Five years of experience using AutoCAD
  • Two years of experience using AutoCAD Plant 3D (P&ID)
  • Two years of experience in a supervisory role.

• Software/Equipment Knowledge:
  • Strong working knowledge and ability to read blueprints, schematics, and interpret Engineering documents: Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), Process Flow Diagrams, General Arrangements, etc.
  • Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD with a primary focus on AutoCAD P&ID.
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft software programs and PDF editors.
  • Proficient across various disciplines: mechanical, electrical, and controls (preferred)

• Other Considerations:
  • Strong attention to detail and written communication skills, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Able to effectively present information, collaborate with others, and respond to questions from differing groups of coworkers, clients, and prospective customers.
  • Adaptable and willing to acquire new skill sets.
  • Able to successfully monitor multiple projects and CAD Developers.
  • Able to independently research, develop, and review unfamiliar systems.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Able to work at desk for extended periods of time.
• Able to perform system walkdowns at client facility, including climbing stairs and wearing proper personal protective equipment.

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.