BIM Model Manager (Building Engineering Services)

BIM Model Manager (Building Engineering Services)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

To help support our rapidly growing BIM workload we require a skilled Model Manager who can help us deliver on highly collaborative Data Center projects. We are looking for a candidate with very good Revit skills, a strong work ethic and who is excited to become an instrumental part of project teams. Ideally the candidate will have experience with fast pace industrial market sector experience. A major premium will be placed on any Data Center experience.

The BES team in the downtown Chicago Office is a talented group who are welcoming and excited to grow. The team is self-motivated and will benefit greatly from having more talented BIM Model Managers to lead and mentor them on Revit management requirements and assist with project delivery.

In the role of BIM Model Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Manage the digital model environment and deliverables for an entire project
• Have an advanced understanding of how all disciplines interact and how construction documents are produced
• Work directly with the Project Manager to generate and maintain the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP), while managing the deliverables outlined within
• Begin the project initiation procedure, establishing the server infrastructure, discipline models, and digital deliverables outlined in the project scope
• Execute digital deliverables and support production teams throughout the complete lifecycle of projects
• Provide technical support, while communicating the deliverable schedule to the project team
• Maintain quality, this individual will monitor the model health and coordination processes of the project, from the planning phase thru issue of construction documents
• Execute these tasks with minimal oversight by the Digital Delivery Leads and provide guidance to project team members
• Develop and maintain the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP)
• Establish the document management system and maintain the server infrastructure for multi-discipline projects
• Ensure the team has the appropriate software, versions, access, and training needed to execute the project requirements
• Generate and maintain model setup including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, sheets, and general models, to accommodate the disciplines and project requirements
• Monitor and maintain company standards and model health
• Host Digital Delivery coordination meetings with the project team to ensure optimal quality control through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
• Communicate, coordinate, and compile all project digital deliverables and exchange process at predetermined milestones
• Project archiving at submittals and closeout
• Engage in close and effective communication and presentations with HDR management, production staff, and clients

Required Qualifications:

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 3 years digital delivery (model management) experience
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies
• Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications
• Familiar with content creation and management concepts
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Mechanical

Job Posting: Oct 6, 2025