Flagship Kansas
at CDM Smith in Olathe, Kansas, United States
Job Title Manager, Design Practice
Group COR
Employment Type Regular
Responsibilities Under the direction of the Digital Practice Leader, the duties and responsibilities for this position include:
Working on the cutting edge of digital tools and technologies, developing standards, processes and workflows for applications by Autodesk and Bentley, and other design applications and plug‑ins that can benefit the AEC practices at CDM Smith.
Maintaining consistent and documented standards, processes, workflows, and best practices for CDM Smith’s AEC digital tools and technologies in alignment with the broader digital enablement strategy; ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible and easy‑to‑understand manner.
Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team across a global practice.
Display excellent interpersonal skills to build quality relationships with the team and across the organization.
Assist on initiatives and efforts, as part of a collaborative team, with your digital tools and technologies expertise.
Assist with the development of documentation, standards, best practices, and workflows for design practice hardware/software and digital tools and technologies in use across the business.
Manage and oversee a team of design practice specialists, aligning the group to the Digital Engineering Solutions team’s goals and objectives along with the Digital Practice Leader; provide guidance, instruction, training, and leadership skills to inspire the group to perform at their optimum, working efficiently together and maximizing the team’s potential.
Motivate and inspire a team of design practice specialists by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, encourages bonding of group members (both within the area of design technology and across the broader team as a whole), and demonstrates flexibility.
Manage staff, evaluate performance, mentor, approve paid time off (PTO) and training, ensure human resources (HR) policies are followed and make recommendations regarding staffing decisions.
Present to both internal and external audiences as needed.
Assist the business with marketing, communications, and business development descriptions and activities from a technology perspective as needed.
Assist with internal and external website descriptions as needed.
Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
10 years of related experience with at least 2 of those years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Civil 3D, including corridor modeling, grading, pipe networks, and plan production workflows for transportation infrastructure projects.
Proficiency in Bentley design tools such as OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, and InRoads, with a strong understanding of their application in roadway and civil site design.
Familiarity with DOT requirements and digital deliverables for transportation projects using Civil 3D and Bentley tools.
Understanding of low‑code/no‑code computational design applications for implementing quality assurance frameworks including reliability, security, and scalability.
EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Why CDM Smith? Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet- CDM-Smith)
Job Site Location United States – Nationwide
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Job Title Manager, Design Practice
Group COR
Employment Type Regular
Responsibilities Under the direction of the Digital Practice Leader, the duties and responsibilities for this position include:
Working on the cutting edge of digital tools and technologies, developing standards, processes and workflows for applications by Autodesk and Bentley, and other design applications and plug‑ins that can benefit the AEC practices at CDM Smith.
Maintaining consistent and documented standards, processes, workflows, and best practices for CDM Smith’s AEC digital tools and technologies in alignment with the broader digital enablement strategy; ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible and easy‑to‑understand manner.
Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team across a global practice.
Display excellent interpersonal skills to build quality relationships with the team and across the organization.
Assist on initiatives and efforts, as part of a collaborative team, with your digital tools and technologies expertise.
Assist with the development of documentation, standards, best practices, and workflows for design practice hardware/software and digital tools and technologies in use across the business.
Manage and oversee a team of design practice specialists, aligning the group to the Digital Engineering Solutions team’s goals and objectives along with the Digital Practice Leader; provide guidance, instruction, training, and leadership skills to inspire the group to perform at their optimum, working efficiently together and maximizing the team’s potential.
Motivate and inspire a team of design practice specialists by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, encourages bonding of group members (both within the area of design technology and across the broader team as a whole), and demonstrates flexibility.
Manage staff, evaluate performance, mentor, approve paid time off (PTO) and training, ensure human resources (HR) policies are followed and make recommendations regarding staffing decisions.
Present to both internal and external audiences as needed.
Assist the business with marketing, communications, and business development descriptions and activities from a technology perspective as needed.
Assist with internal and external website descriptions as needed.
Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
10 years of related experience with at least 2 of those years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Civil 3D, including corridor modeling, grading, pipe networks, and plan production workflows for transportation infrastructure projects.
Proficiency in Bentley design tools such as OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, and InRoads, with a strong understanding of their application in roadway and civil site design.
Familiarity with DOT requirements and digital deliverables for transportation projects using Civil 3D and Bentley tools.
Understanding of low‑code/no‑code computational design applications for implementing quality assurance frameworks including reliability, security, and scalability.
EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Why CDM Smith? Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet- CDM-Smith)
Job Site Location United States – Nationwide
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