CAD Drafter/CAD Manager

The CAD Manager’s primary responsibility is to build a repeatable, easy-to-follow system and standard that makes this possible — consistently, at scale. This is a cornerstone position in our surveying operation. You won't just draft — you'll own the standard. From the Civil 3D template to the final plat, you set the bar, build the systems, and hold the line on quality. The goal is simple: one survey out the door per day, done right. Candidates must have hands-on experience producing plats in the United States; experience in Georgia is a plus. If selected, our hiring process includes 3 short, paid test assignments. These are designed to see how you actually work — not trick questions, just real tasks similar to what you'd do in the role.

What you'll own:
Civil 3D Template
Maintain the master template. Keep it error-free, up to date with state and county requirements, and optimized for throughput.

CAD Playbook & SOPs
Author and maintain written standards that a new drafter can follow without hand-holding. Keep it current in Confluence.

Contract Drafter Coordination
Identify capacity gaps, delegate work clearly with defined scope and deadlines, and QC all output before it moves forward.

County & Municipality Communication
Own all submittal communication, manage redlines from receipt to resolution, and build real working relationships with reviewers.

What we're looking for:
Technical skills
Deep Civil 3D expertise — not just drafting, but building and maintaining the template itself: styles, label sets, description keys, and object layers
Experience with the Civil 3D API and using it as a foundation for automations and AI-assisted workflows
Proven production of Land Surveys, ALTAs, Topographic Surveys, and Boundary Surveys in Georgia
Familiarity with CALC files and what a field crew actually needs to do their job
Experience working with aerial and terrestrial LiDAR and photogrammetry integrated into Civil 3D deliverables

Communication
Writes clearly — SOPs, redline responses, county emails, and Confluence docs all need to be easy to follow
Comfortable on the phone or in writing when a submittal gets complicated
Communicates status and issues proactively, without being asked

Ownership & leadership
Takes responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks — if a deliverable has a problem, you own getting it fixed
Can give direct, clear feedback without being harsh or vague
Teaches what they've built — automations and workflows are documented so others can use and build on them
Has the trajectory to lead a full CAD department — this role is the foundation for that growth

Deal breakers:
Blaming others when something goes wrong — ownership comes first, questions come second.
Strong CAD with weak communication — technical skill without communication is a liability in this role; we need both.
Waiting to be told what needs fixing — problems get identified and solved proactively.
Setting a standard you don't personally follow — the standard applies to you first.
Giving vague direction and calling it delegation — work gets handed off clearly, with scope, deadlines, and a QC step.