About Us
Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.
Our Vision
Reimagining infrastructure to improve lives and communities
Our Mission
Transforming communities by empowering the best minds to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions
Our Values
We Care: especially about excellence, impact, innovation, inclusion and safety
Job Overview
We are seeking a new CAD Supervisor to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a CAD Supervisor , you will join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever-evolving project needs. This opportunity will be located in our client’s office in the Chicago metro area and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.
Key Responsibilities Develop and enforce CAD standards, protocols and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across all projects
Manage CAD software licenses, installations and updates, ensuring all users have access to the necessary tools and are working with the latest versions
Provide technical support and training to CAD users, troubleshooting software issues and enhancing their proficiency with design tools
Create and maintain CAD template files, symbol libraries and custom tools to streamline design workflows and improve drawing quality
Evaluate and implement new CAD technologies and workflows to enhance productivity and maintain the organization's competitive edge
Collaborate with project managers and department heads to align CAD strategies with overall project goals and company objectives
Manage, mentor and develop a team of 3+ CAD technicians and be the lead CAD contact for the client
Lead the development of Construction Documents utilizing MicroStation software
Generate detailed utility basemaps and proposed design drawings using quality metrics established by DWM
Work with design engineers to address issues during the development of proposed water main replacement projects and force account task orders
Create and update IDOT traffic control details and water main Installation details
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture or related field of study
In-depth knowledge of MicroStation
5+ years of professional experience in CAD design and management
Strong understanding of engineering principles and design methodologies
Familiarity with GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering or construction environment
Excellent teamwork, coordination and collaboration skills
Ability to respond proactively in a high-paced environment
Willingness to adjust and respond effectively to changes
Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines set by the program leadership team
Use Microsoft Teams collaboration software
Experience with Bluebeam
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Have a team player mindset with good oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree(s)
Experience with utilities CAD design
Experience in Water market
Benefits We offer Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity.
Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore…