Your future position: Production Manager
Location: Houston or Katy, TX
Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?
At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary, and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.
About the role, Your Impact
Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Production Manager. We are seeking qualified applicants for our Houston or Katy, TX office. The candidate shall be expected to work in a design team setting to complete bid documents/drawings.
What your day-to-day will look like
- Assist with planning, developing, coordinating and ensuring the successful completion of projects.
- Develop, implement, and maintain CAD standards, templates, and department-wide standard operating procedures.
- Produce and edit drawings, exhibits, site plans, plan & sections, plan & profiles and various civil details from direction by the design engineer. Projects include water, wastewater, and other municipal disciplines.
- Build teams, and assign staff to projects based on knowledge, skills and availability.
- Review project drawings and provide assistance as needed to improve quality, efficiency, and competence of work being performed.
- Monitor department performance and evaluate staff regularly.
- Recognize staffing needs, assist with hiring.
- Plan department efforts, workload and budget.
- Communicate and coordinate efforts and ideas with peers and management team.
Must-haves, what you will bring
- 10+ years of experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D computer program, manipulating Paper Space, Model Space, Base Drawings, X-reference drawings and plot styles.
- 6+ years of experience in producing civil engineering drawings for public water, wastewater, storm water and roadway infrastructure systems.
- Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Autodesk Revit and/or MEP experience is a plus.
- Strong written, verbal, computer and organizational skills.
- Periodic travel will be required between regional offices (own transportation).
Preferred Qualifications:
Associates degree preferred in Computer-Aided Design, Drafting, or related field.
Compensation: The pay range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.
Join Our Team! - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.
Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - affirmative action – M/F/Vet/Disability employer
Skills Required
- 10+ years experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including Paper Space, Model Space, X-references and plot styles.
- 6+ years producing civil engineering drawings for public water, wastewater, storm water and roadway infrastructure systems.
- Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Ability to develop, implement, and maintain CAD standards, templates, and standard operating procedures.
- Strong written, verbal, computer and organizational skills.
- Periodic travel between regional offices; must have own transportation.
- Autodesk Revit and/or MEP experience.
- Associates degree in Computer-Aided Design, Drafting, or related field.
What We Do
Baxter & Woodman, Inc. is an employee-owned civil and environmental engineering firm founded in 1946. The company provides planning, design, construction, and technology services, specializing in infrastructure projects such as roads, highways, water, wastewater, and stormwater management for municipalities, state agencies, and county governments throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, and Texas.
