Manager, Design Practice

Position Overview CDM Smith is seeking a Design Practice Manager to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. The Design Practice Manager will lead the Design Practice group, driving digital transformation through the strategic implementation of digital design tools, technologies, and processes across our architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines. The role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of technologies, and communicating effectively with stakeholders to drive project success.

Responsibilities Work on the cutting edge of digital tools and technologies, developing standards, processes, and workflows for applications by Autodesk, Bentley, and other design applications and plug‑ins. Maintain 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. Communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible, easy‑to‑understand manner.

Eagerly learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team across a global practice. Display excellent interpersonal skills to build quality relationships within the team and across the organization. Assist on initiatives and efforts, as part of a collaborative team, with digital tools and technologies expertise.

Assist with 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 Digital Engineering Solutions team’s goals and objectives along with the Digital Practice Leader. Motivate and inspire a team of design practice specialists by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, encourages bonding of group members, and demonstrates flexibility.

Manage staff, evaluate performance, mentor, approve paid time off and training, ensure HR policies are followed, and make recommendations regarding staffing decisions. Present to 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 Bachelor's degree. 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. 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.

Skills and Abilities Experience leading and managing a team of staff; team‑oriented, positive, collaborative, and reliable; proven leadership capabilities with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and manage time and changing priorities. Expert knowledge and proven ability in the area of AEC design technologies and processes; inquisitive and passionate about helping AEC business lines drive success using design technology and processes. Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate well with people from both technical and non‑technical backgrounds; ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility as a strategic and diplomatic partner with business units.

Innovative and able to apply critical thinking skills to generate new solutions/ideas that create value and improve processes. Detail oriented with the ability to assist with executing highly complex or specialized projects. Employment and Location Employment Type: Regular Job Site Location: United States – Nationwide Travel Required: 0% Work Location Options: Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for the successful candidate.

Visa Sponsorship Available: No – We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H‑1B or TN Visas for this position. Compensation Pay Range Minimum: $122,595 Pay Range Maximum: $214,510 EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr