CAD and GIS Systems Manager
SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY Job Code: 4015
Grade: 37 JOB TITLE: CAD and GIS Systems Manager REPORTS TO: Director, Engineering and Planning DEPARTMENT: Engineering, Planning, and Facilities FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt Salary Grade Range: $76,400 - $114,600 Full-time, Non-Exempt Closing Date: 02/06/26 JOB SUMMARY: The Airport CAD & GIS Manager is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating maps, sketches, exhibits, drawings, diagrams, plans, and facilities information using AutoCAD, Revit, and other digital systems. This role supports airport construction, engineering projects, presentations, and regulatory submittals. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. CAD & GIS Data Management
• Maintain accurate and current CAD drawings and GIS datasets for airport infrastructure, facilities, and utilities.
• Ensure proper version control and archiving of “as-built” and “record” drawings.
• Proactively convert legacy paper files to digital formats and integrate them into GIS systems.
• Mapping & Spatial Analysis
• Create maps and spatial visualizations to support planning, construction, and operational needs.
• Perform spatial analysis for airfield layout, land use planning, and environmental assessments.
• Apply knowledge of mapping coordinate systems to ensure spatial accuracy and consistency across all datasets.
• System Integration & Technical Support
• Integrate CAD/GIS data with airport systems such as asset management, work order tracking, BIM, and facility management platforms.
• Provide technical support and training to staff using CAD and GIS tools.
• Project Coordination
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, and operations teams on capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with CAD/GIS standards.
• Standards & Quality Assurance
• Develop, maintain, and monitor compliance with CAD and Revit standards across all projects.
• Enforce CAD/GIS procedures and conduct quality control reviews to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Regulatory & Compliance Support
• Support FAA, TSA, and other regulatory reporting requirements using spatial data and mapping.
• Prepare exhibits and documentation for environmental reviews and federal grant applications.
• Prepare FAA Part 77 – 7460 airspace submittals and coordinate with FAA, airport staff, designers, and contractors to monitor and manage airspace impacts.
• Demonstrate knowledge of FAA airspace study submittals for on-airport projects, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.
• File Management
• Maintain both physical and electronic project files.
• Ensure all files are organized, current, and indexed, with “record” and “as-built” drawings cataloged in an electronic system.
• Field Support & Surveying
• Assist with field visits to check sites, elevations, staking, and perform survey operations.
• Make mathematical calculations to verify clear zone obstructions, property lines, and other site-specific data.
• ALP & 3D Analysis
• Maintain the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) set, including 3D analysis capabilities for line-of-sight and obstruction studies.
• Federal Assistance & Documentation
• Compile applications and pre-applications for federal assistance.
• Produce blueprints, sepias, and other technical documents as needed.
• Utility & Property Records
• Record and enter locations of utilities, property lines, easements, and rights-of-way into CAD and GIS systems.
• Contractor Oversight
• Provide reports on contractor performance and verify the accuracy of supply requests and deliverables.
• Departmental Support
• Provide CAD and GIS assistance to other airport departments as needed.
• Other Duties
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USEDThe CAD & GIS Manager utilizes a combination of specialized software, hardware, and field equipment to manage spatial data and support airport operations. The following list is representative but not all-inclusive:Software Tools
• CAD Software: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit
• GIS Software: ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, QGIS, ArcGIS Online / Portal for ArcGIS
• Other Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, ProjectWise
• Database Applications: DBASE – for managing tabular data and integrating with GIS systems
Hardware & Equipment
• Workstations: High-performance desktops/laptops with advanced graphics capabilities
• Plotters & Printers: Large-format plotters for maps and construction documents
• Field Equipment: GPS survey equipment, laser rangefinders, total stations, drones (UAS), tablets/rugged field devices
Data & Materials
• Airport Layout Plans (ALPs)
• FAA Part 77 and 7460 submittal templates
• As-built drawings and record documents
• Utility maps, easement records, and property boundary data
• Digital terrain models and aerial imagery
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum two years’ experience in AutoCAD operation and drafting. Licenses and Certifications: None. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Knowledge of DBASE, AutoCAD, and GIS software applications.Knowledge of engineering design and layout activities.Knowledge of inspection techniques and practices.Knowledge of mathematical computations used in constructionKnowledge of airport facilities and operations procedures, preferred. Knowledge of state and FAA rules and regulations relating to airport design and construction practices.Ability to read and interpret blueprints.Ability to coordinate work of contractors and consultants.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both oral and written.Ability to utilize sophisticated computer hardware and software systems for various engineering and airport applications. Physical Requirements: The CAD and GIS Systems Manager must be diligent in adhering to all work-related safety rules, procedures and regulations and take the precautions necessary to comply with the Airport Authority safety policy. Mental Requirements: As a CAD and GIS Systems Manager, the employee must have the mental capacity to provide support to all departments; must be capable of successfully interacting with employees, outside agencies and the general public; develop and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow employees, outside agencies and the general public and have the mental capacity to provide support to the Vice President, Engineering and Environmental Affairs. Environmental Requirements: The CAD and GIS Systems Manager generally works in an office environment. Summary Clause: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job class specification are intended only as illustrations of the various duties to be performed and are not all inclusive. The omission of other specific duties does not exclude them from being performed by the CAD and GIS Systems Manager if the duties are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job class specification does not constitute an employment contract between SMAA and the CAD and GIS Systems Manager and is subject to change at the discretion of the Airport Authority. ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
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