Computer Aided Design Development Jobs in Houston, TX

What Your Day Will Look Like:
As a Roadway CAD Manager, you will provide leadership, direction, and technical oversight for a team of CAD designers and technicians supporting transportation infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for ensuring the production of high-quality design deliverables that meet project requirements, client expectations, industry standards, and company quality guidelines. This role oversees CAD standards implementation, software administration, workflow optimization, and quality control processes to drive consistency, efficiency, and accuracy across all project phases.
Working closely with project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary design teams, you will coordinate staffing resources, establish production schedules, monitor project progress, and resolve technical challenges that may impact delivery. You will serve as the subject matter expert for CAD technologies, maintaining best practices, evaluating new tools and processes, and implementing continuous improvements to enhance productivity and project outcomes.
In addition to project execution responsibilities, you will mentor, train, and develop CAD staff, fostering technical growth, collaboration, and adherence to
organizational standards. The Transportation CAD Manager plays a critical role in supporting successful project delivery by balancing technical excellence, team leadership, resource management, and operational efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
What You'll Do:

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of CAD designers and technicians supporting transportation projects.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce CAD standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage CAD software, system configurations, templates, and design resources.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with project and client requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to develop production schedules and allocate resources effectively.
• Monitor project workloads, deliverables, and deadlines to ensure successful project execution.
• Troubleshoot complex design and drafting issues and provide technical guidance to project teams.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements and emerging technologies to enhance design efficiency and quality.
• Support employee development through training, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with company, client, and industry drafting standards and design procedures.

What You'll Need:

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, drafting, or a related field, or equivalent technical certifications.
• 10+ years of practical CAD experience within a transportation design team.
• Proficiency in CAD Bentley software, preferably MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer and workflow customization
• Strong understanding of civil engineering design standards, quality control processes, and drafting best practices.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring and developing CAD technicians.

What Benefits You'll Enjoy:
We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact careers@consoreng.com

• Career Growth & Development - Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-Life Alignment - Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness - Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life - Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community - Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:
We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined-it's often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.
Why You'll Love Consor:
You'll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click here to learn more about Consor.
Consor's Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace
Consor fosters a workplace where teammates and job candidates are treated with dignity, and where different perspectives and life experiences are recognized as strengths. We are committed to fair employment practices that create access to meaningful opportunities for all, while upholding all applicable local, state, and federal laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Consor actively maintains an affirmative action program across our offices and worksites to support broader participation and representation.
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Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.
At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams-never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact careers@consoreng.com.
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