CADD Lead

The CADD Lead provides subject matter expertise and technical knowledge to support drafting workflows for BGIS Professional Services. Primarily involved in creation of net-new draft product from LiDAR and other reality-capture data, along with transposition of existing CAD assets to client- and program-specific standards and formats. Experience with architectural drawings and building models is essential. The role involves collaboration with various clients and workstreams to develop custom specifications, as well as responsibility for the production pipeline delivering those outputs.

Production & Delivery

• Full ownership of production process for generating architectural floorplans, furniture plans, reflected ceiling plans, BIM models, MEP drawings, and other deliverables. 


• Work to meet project commitments and constraints related to schedule, cost, quality, and coordination.

Data & Technical Innovation

• Continuous product enhancement and development, leveraging new and emerging technologies to diminish the gap between real-world conditions and systems of record.


• Responsible for managing data pipeline from field survey inputs to completed drawing outputs, inclusive of archiving and delivery.


• Provide review and feedback on quality of field data capture and methodology.

Team Leadership & Standards

• Mentorship, training, and supervision of junior staff.


• Follow and enhance existing company standards.


• Other duties as assigned.

3 to 5 years of job related experience

Minimum education: College Diploma - Technician (architectural, structural, electrical, or mechanical)

Significant expertise in AutoCAD and Revit

Experience in CAD feature extraction from LiDAR and point cloud data

Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving abilities in a technical production context

Strong comprehension of industry standards, details and specifications

Ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Effective interpersonal skills, especially communication (verbal / written)

Familiarity with scripting/automation processes for Autodesk environments

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Strong planning and organizational skills

Knowledge of project management principles

Ability to work with CAFM

Experience with Leica Geosystems software suite an asset

Survey, geomatics, and/or GIS experience an asset

Bilingualism (FR/EN) an asset

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• None required

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $63,397 - $79,246 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role. 

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