Company Description DSG Mouldings Ltd is a Richmond, British Columbia–based manufacturer and installer of exterior architectural mouldings, wall cladding systems, balustrade systems, interior plaster-coated mouldings, and prefinished stone-grade mouldings. Founded in 2016, the company has become a recognized leader in the Lower Mainland for high-quality, innovative moulding products and wall systems. DSG Mouldings combines classic design principles with modern technology to help clients add detailed, previously cost-prohibitive architectural elements to large-scale projects. The company is committed to sustainable growth, continuous technical research, and strong customer service and R&D support. Its reputation is built on quality, innovation, and reliable partnerships with customers and suppliers as a company of choice in architectural mouldings.
Role Description The Computer Aided Design (CAD) Manager is a part-time, on-site role based in Richmond, BC. This role oversees the development, management, and maintenance of CAD and BIM standards for DSG Mouldings’ architectural products and wall systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating and reviewing detailed construction drawings, shop drawings, and production layouts for exterior and interior mouldings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications and building codes. The CAD Manager will collaborate with project managers, designers, engineers, and production teams to coordinate design information, resolve technical issues, and optimize workflows. Additional tasks include organizing and maintaining CAD libraries, mentoring CAD technicians or drafters, implementing process improvements, and supporting quality control for all design documentation.
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and Building Information Modeling (BIM) platforms, with the ability to apply these effectively to architectural and construction projects.
- Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining CAD Standards to ensure consistency and quality across drawings and documentation.
- Ability to produce and interpret detailed Construction Drawings, including shop drawings and layouts for exterior architectural elements and interior mouldings.
- Demonstrated Project Management skills for coordinating design workflows, managing timelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Relevant post-secondary education in architecture, engineering technology, drafting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of building codes, architectural detailing, and construction practices, ideally related to mouldings, cladding, and façade systems.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Effective communication skills for working with designers, engineers, production staff, and external partners.
- Experience in architectural manufacturing or construction industries in the Lower Mainland is an asset.
