BIM Administrator / Model Manager

PM Group is seeking a BIM Administrator / Model Manager to join our growing Philadelphia-area team in Conshohocken, PA. This role supports cutting-edge projects for pharmaceutical, biologics, and cell & gene therapy manufacturing facilities—from feasibility through qualification—for both local and international clients. As an employee-owned, international project delivery firm with 4,000+ professionals, we specialize in pharma, food, biotech, medical technology, and mission-critical sectors.

About the role

This position focuses on the technical aspects of BIM administration and model management across all design phases: feasibility studies, conceptual and schematic design, construction documentation, and construction administration. You will provide BIM support, project setup, maintenance, and federation in a live, multi-discipline, multi-location environment. Project sizes vary, primarily within the life sciences industry, involving both existing building improvements and new construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the BIM Execution Plan.
• Provide BIM project setup, support, and administration for multi-discipline projects across multiple application platforms (AutoCAD, Revit, NavisWorks, etc.) and offices.
• Create outputs from discipline models (drawings, schedules, renders, etc.).
• Set up template drawings and models accurately, structuring them for final issue.
• Discuss and resolve coordination issues with designers and engineers.
• Undertake tasks arising from Clash Management activities, including assigning clashes, supporting 3D coordination meetings, and reporting clash detection.
• Work with piping software packages such as Plant 3D.
• Assess tasks arising from model federation.
• Assist in setting up the BIM project environment.
• Manage time effectively to meet defined timelines and budgetary constraints.
• Production-manage, control, and assure on-time delivery of drawings and models.
• Develop discipline models in line with company and client requirements.
• Assist in transitioning historic files from 2D to 3D models and migrating files to BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Ensure self-work within the department is accurate and diligently planned.
• Check data inputs from sub-consultants, sub-contractors, and internal teams, resolving difficulties with data providers.
• Comply with in-house and client design procedures, security protocols, and company EHS, QA/QC policies.
• Assist in auditing submitted files from the team and other vendors/owners.
• Adopt appropriate model and drawing standards to suit project requirements.
• Contribute to BIM coordination meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with the team to clarify the scope of deliverables.
• Ensure effective, professional, and appropriate communication with design engineers and the BIM team.
• Communicate and collaborate with the full multi-disciplinary BIM design team.
• Assist with internal training of employees and onboarding project participants regarding BIM.
• Support the implementation of 3D tools and introduction of new technologies.
• Ensure continual improvement of the integrated management system, evaluating new and future technologies.
• Support written technology evaluations for future adoption aligned with project goals.
• Provide the BIM Manager with weekly updates to align with the project schedule.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of administration and setup experience working with Revit (required).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, BIM360/ACC, and NavisWorks.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience with P&IDs, piping applications (CADWorx, Plant 3D).
• Experience leading BIM and 3D coordination in a multi-discipline team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time successfully to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with a commitment to continued professional development related to BIM software and processes.
• Ability to assist with the training of others.
• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Dynamo experience is desirable.
• Experience with other BIM software is desirable.