Assistant CAD Manager
About The Position
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) is seeking an Assistant CAD Manager to join our team in Rosemont, IL. In this role, you’ll support leadership in driving the development and execution of CAD standards, process improvements, workflows, and training initiatives while working alongside a collaborative group of engineers, and technicians. This position is designed as a growth opportunity, with the expectation that the selected candidate will develop the skills and leadership experience needed to transition into a CAD Manager role. Our Rosemont office serves as the hub for our engineering operations across the Chicagoland area. You’ll work closely with CAD staff, engineers, and leadership to help improve workflows, support project execution, and contribute to ongoing technical growth across the team. At CBBEL, our values guide everything we do: Integrity – We follow through on our promises. Excellence – We’re always learning, growing, and raising the bar. Fellowship – We support each other like a true team. Resilience – We stay steady even when challenges arise. Collaboration – We bring our best when we work together. Sound like your kind of environment? Let’s dive into the details.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required; additional technical education preferred
- 5 years of relevant CAD experience (MicroStation and OpenRoads Design strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of CAD standards, workflows, and project coordination
- Experience advancing technical design and CAD drafting for a wide range of civil engineering projects, with increasing levels of complexity
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Nice To Haves
- If you’re someone who enjoys improving processes, supporting others, and bringing consistency to technical work, we encourage you to apply.
- Bring your initiative and technical experience. We’ll provide the support, mentorship, and opportunities to continue growing your career.
Responsibilities
- Independently creates and manages CAD designs and production drawings while actively contributing to the technical design of diverse projects across multiple disciplines.
- Supports leadership in driving innovation, process efficiencies, training, and quality assurance initiatives across the CAD team.
- Assists in identifying opportunities to streamline and improve processes to support efficient, high-quality CAD deliverables.
- Contributes to continuous improvement of technical skills for self and team through ongoing learning and knowledge sharing.
- Supports analysis of weekly/monthly utilization to help balance workload and workflow across CAD teams.
- Assists in coordinating between CAD technicians and other departments to help meet deliverable expectations and timelines.
- Helps ensure documents align with Quality Management guidelines, including maintaining and communicating updates to QA/QC checklists.
- Works across multiple disciplines to support project needs and team collaboration.
- Provides day-to-day guidance and mentorship to CAD staff, supporting development and growth.
- Provides CAD training and support to employees across all experience levels and departments, including interns.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- generous PTO
- 401(k) matching
- discretionary bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
