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About the Role:
The CAD Manager leading a team of computer-aided design (CAD) drafters, designers, and/or technicians. This role establishes departmental standards, oversees production workflows, and ensures the delivery of high-quality technical drawings and design outputs. The CAD Manager collaborates closely with engineers, designers, and project stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals, timelines, and standards while driving continuous improvement in CAD processes and capabilities.

The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

What You Will Do:

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of CAD drafters, designers, and/or technicians, including full authority for personnel actions such as hiring, performance management, and disciplinary decisions.
• Establish and enforce departmental standards for CAD software, tools, methodologies, and drawing practices.
• Set production goals, establish deadlines, and define performance and quality standards to ensure departmental objectives are met.
• Oversee the preparation of technical drawings and design documentation using CAD tools.
• Utilize CAD technologies to support benchmarking, concept design, prototype development, simulation, and testing protocols.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements and expectations are met.
• Evaluate project outcomes and implement guidelines, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Recommend and evaluate new CAD technologies, tools, and applications to enhance organizational capabilities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, software advancements, and emerging CAD techniques, ensuring departmental practices remain current.
• Monitor project/department milestones and goals, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and schedules.
• Continuously assess and refine workflows to optimize department performance and output quality.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

The compensation for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the specific requirements of the role. Final salary offers will be discussed during the interview process and will reflect the candidate's skills and the company's compensation structure.

The range for this position in Rochester, NY is $65,000 - $100,000 plus 15% bonus potential.

 What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design, Drafting, Architecture, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an individual contributor in a CAD-related role.
• 1–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred or required, depending on organizational needs.
• Extensive knowledge of CAD software, drafting standards, and technical drawing practices.
• Strong understanding of engineering/design workflows and departmental processes.

Macerich’s Total Rewards:

• Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels
• Generous paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually
• 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discount
• 24 paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career-development resources
• Comprehensive wellness program including Calm Health and ClassPass memberships
• Remote Fridays
• And more…

Who We Are:
Macerich is one of the country's leading owners, operators, and developers of major retail real estate (NYSE:MAC). Our high-quality retail properties in many of the most affluent and densely populated U.S. markets set Macerich apart. By bringing communities together, we create long-term value for our shareholders, partners and customers. As we work together to achieve our mission, our shared values drive our progress: Excellence, Relationships, Optimism, Integrity, Empowerment and Fun.

Macerich is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or disability.