Water BIM Manager

Water BIM Manager

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Position Summary

As the Water BIM Manager, you will lead and manage the BIM efforts for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This senior-level role is responsible for overseeing discipline-specific BIM execution, ensuring model integrity, coordinating cross-discipline design efforts, and supporting digital delivery strategies in alignment with project goals. You will also serve as a mentor to digital design staff and provide technical leadership across the Dakotas and Wyoming Area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the BIM lead for the water discipline, independently managing models and digital deliverables based on the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope.
• Create and maintain high-quality, discipline-specific BIM models in alignment with defined Level of Development (LOD) and project requirements.
• Manage the setup, coordination, health, and accuracy of discipline modelsincluding content creation, systems integration, spatial constraints, and documentation.
• Utilize advanced expertise in design software such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, Plant 3D, or similar to support model development and drawing production.
• Oversee the integration and coordination of models with other disciplines through design reviews, clash detection, and 3D coordination meetings.
• Lead or contribute to the development of Digital Delivery Plans, workflows, and BIM Execution Plans for various project types.
• Support production of detailed drawings, layouts, renderings, animations, and technical documentation within defined project schedules and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to company standards and quality management system (QMS) procedures, performing QC reviews and model audits regularly.
• Facilitate BIM coordination meetings and act as the primary point of contact for concerns on water projects.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on BIM tools, workflows, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and discipline leads to align BIM strategy with overall project delivery needs.
• Lead resource planning and workload coordination across the Dakotas and Wyoming Area.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in digital project execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working on large-scale municipal or utility infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage, coach, and mentor team members to achieve goals.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 10 years related industry experience
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential
• Leadership and mentoring skillsets required

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.

Primary Location

United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls

Other Locations

United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Wyoming-Gillette, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-South Dakota-Rapid City, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Water Treatment

Job Posting: Aug 11, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.