DKS Associates
Every day, we set new directions in the rapidly advancing world of transportation. As a DKS employee-owner, you will work on challenging projects in a collaborative team environment with leaders in the transportation field.
Position:
CAD Manager
Location:
Portland, OR
Job Id:
531
# of Openings:
1
DKS is proud to be 100% employee-owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in our communities. We are a collaborative, forward-thinking, transportation engineering consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that improve mobility and strengthen communities. We provide innovative solutions for roadways, intersections, transit, traffic, and multimodal infrastructure projects across public and private sectors. As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where every team member contributes ideas, shares in our success, and helps shape the future of our practice.
What will you be doing? We are seeking a CAD Team Manager to lead and oversee our computer-aided drafting team, which consists of team members spread across multiple offices. The CAD Manager will play a key role in ensuring the quality, efficiency, and consistency of CAD deliverables across the firm’s transportation projects. This role combines technical production work with leadership responsibilities, including team coordination, resource planning, recruiting, training, and performance management.
Technical & Quality Oversight
Develop and prepare detailed plans, profiles, and cross-sections for transportation projects (traffic signals, lighting, signing/striping, temporary traffic control, Intelligent Transportation Systems, roadways, and intersections).
Apply CAD standards, client requirements, and agency specifications (e.g., DOT, municipal).
Review and incorporate survey data, field notes, and design markups into drawings.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, and project managers to meet deadlines and project goals.
Manage electronic files and ensure compliance with project documentation protocols.
Provide technical support for all CAD software.
Conduct quality control reviews to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
Serve as a resource and trainer for CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, ProjectWise, etc.) and agency standards.
Develop, maintain, and update CAD standards, documentation, libraries, and templates.
Attend training to stay up to date with the leading edge of CAD trends, technology, software, and tools related to the transportation industry.
Team Coordination & Resource Planning
Facilitate weekly CAD resource meetings and manage workload distribution.
Prioritize CAD assignments across internal and external support teams.
Communicate with project managers/design teams to resolve prioritization or resource issues.
Monitor timesheets, vacation requests, and workload forecasts.
Conduct performance reviews and employee check-ins.
Provide feedback, coaching, and corrective action when needed.
Support career growth and training opportunities for CAD staff.
Lead recruiting efforts, including resume reviews and candidate interviews.
Operational Support
Coordinate CAD software licensing, equipment, and IT needs with internal and external partners.
Recommend when external CAD resources are needed.
What are we looking for?
8+ years of experience in CAD production within civil/transportation engineering.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D, MicroStation and/or OpenRoads, ProjectWise, and other industry CAD tools.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of transportation agency CAD standards and practices.
Ability to balance technical work with team leadership responsibilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Don't meet every requirement? At DKS Associates, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so even if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just who we're looking for.
Benefits DKS offers its employee-owners a comprehensive benefits package. We have designed a benefit plan we are proud of. One that encourages happy, healthy, and engaged employee-owners. We offer:
10 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
8 Paid Holidays
Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage
100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee-owners
80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee-owners
Extremely affordable Dental, & Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account Options
Paid Jury/Witness Duty
Paid Bereavement
Leave without Pay
Transit Subsidy
Pre-tax Commuter Option
Referral Bonus Program
DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401k Pre-tax and Roth options
Partial Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
Our Commitment to your Professional Growth
Training & Educational Assistance
Professional Registration Award
Technical & Professional Societies
Conferences & Seminars
Annual Bonus Program
Years of Service Awards
Pay Range CAD Manager (posted job): $98,500 - $122,700 per year
DKS is proud to be 100% employee-owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in our communities. As part of the DKS team you will be part of a collaborative environment where every employee-owner is encouraged to share ideas and participate in strategic discussions focused on shaping the future of transportation and of our firm. At DKS we put our employee-owners first. We realize our unique and diverse employee-owners are the heart of our firm. Not only do we work hard to accomplish our goals, we also play hard to celebrate our victories! We welcome the opportunity for you to become an employee-owner of DKS!
DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.
Building your career and your financial stability Every day matters as an employee-owner of DKS. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, we all take responsibility for the firm’s success. If you want to be a part of today’s transportation decisions that will shape a better tomorrow, contact us about our opportunities.
It’s both the people and the projects that make DKS a great place to work. The projects are technically challenging and cover the entire range of transportation engineering and planning services. My coworkers’ varied backgrounds and experiences make working at DKS both stimulating and fun. Ultimately, the work we do makes a difference in the world.
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Position:
CAD Manager
Location:
Portland, OR
Job Id:
531
# of Openings:
1
DKS is proud to be 100% employee-owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in our communities. We are a collaborative, forward-thinking, transportation engineering consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that improve mobility and strengthen communities. We provide innovative solutions for roadways, intersections, transit, traffic, and multimodal infrastructure projects across public and private sectors. As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where every team member contributes ideas, shares in our success, and helps shape the future of our practice.
What will you be doing? We are seeking a CAD Team Manager to lead and oversee our computer-aided drafting team, which consists of team members spread across multiple offices. The CAD Manager will play a key role in ensuring the quality, efficiency, and consistency of CAD deliverables across the firm’s transportation projects. This role combines technical production work with leadership responsibilities, including team coordination, resource planning, recruiting, training, and performance management.
Technical & Quality Oversight
Develop and prepare detailed plans, profiles, and cross-sections for transportation projects (traffic signals, lighting, signing/striping, temporary traffic control, Intelligent Transportation Systems, roadways, and intersections).
Apply CAD standards, client requirements, and agency specifications (e.g., DOT, municipal).
Review and incorporate survey data, field notes, and design markups into drawings.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, and project managers to meet deadlines and project goals.
Manage electronic files and ensure compliance with project documentation protocols.
Provide technical support for all CAD software.
Conduct quality control reviews to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
Serve as a resource and trainer for CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, ProjectWise, etc.) and agency standards.
Develop, maintain, and update CAD standards, documentation, libraries, and templates.
Attend training to stay up to date with the leading edge of CAD trends, technology, software, and tools related to the transportation industry.
Team Coordination & Resource Planning
Facilitate weekly CAD resource meetings and manage workload distribution.
Prioritize CAD assignments across internal and external support teams.
Communicate with project managers/design teams to resolve prioritization or resource issues.
Monitor timesheets, vacation requests, and workload forecasts.
Conduct performance reviews and employee check-ins.
Provide feedback, coaching, and corrective action when needed.
Support career growth and training opportunities for CAD staff.
Lead recruiting efforts, including resume reviews and candidate interviews.
Operational Support
Coordinate CAD software licensing, equipment, and IT needs with internal and external partners.
Recommend when external CAD resources are needed.
What are we looking for?
8+ years of experience in CAD production within civil/transportation engineering.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D, MicroStation and/or OpenRoads, ProjectWise, and other industry CAD tools.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of transportation agency CAD standards and practices.
Ability to balance technical work with team leadership responsibilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Don't meet every requirement? At DKS Associates, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so even if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just who we're looking for.
Benefits DKS offers its employee-owners a comprehensive benefits package. We have designed a benefit plan we are proud of. One that encourages happy, healthy, and engaged employee-owners. We offer:
10 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
8 Paid Holidays
Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage
100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee-owners
80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee-owners
Extremely affordable Dental, & Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account Options
Paid Jury/Witness Duty
Paid Bereavement
Leave without Pay
Transit Subsidy
Pre-tax Commuter Option
Referral Bonus Program
DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401k Pre-tax and Roth options
Partial Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
Our Commitment to your Professional Growth
Training & Educational Assistance
Professional Registration Award
Technical & Professional Societies
Conferences & Seminars
Annual Bonus Program
Years of Service Awards
Pay Range CAD Manager (posted job): $98,500 - $122,700 per year
DKS is proud to be 100% employee-owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in our communities. As part of the DKS team you will be part of a collaborative environment where every employee-owner is encouraged to share ideas and participate in strategic discussions focused on shaping the future of transportation and of our firm. At DKS we put our employee-owners first. We realize our unique and diverse employee-owners are the heart of our firm. Not only do we work hard to accomplish our goals, we also play hard to celebrate our victories! We welcome the opportunity for you to become an employee-owner of DKS!
DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.
Building your career and your financial stability Every day matters as an employee-owner of DKS. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, we all take responsibility for the firm’s success. If you want to be a part of today’s transportation decisions that will shape a better tomorrow, contact us about our opportunities.
It’s both the people and the projects that make DKS a great place to work. The projects are technically challenging and cover the entire range of transportation engineering and planning services. My coworkers’ varied backgrounds and experiences make working at DKS both stimulating and fun. Ultimately, the work we do makes a difference in the world.
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