BIM Manager

Responsibilities

• Defines and leads BIM Execution Plans for lighting design scope, deliverables, and coordination requirements.
• Ensures that lighting-specific BIM workflows support design intent, documentation accuracy, and constructability across all project phases.
• Provides BIM leadership on key projects, including milestone reviews and targeted QA/QC, and actively works to reduce rework and coordination issues related to lighting systems and integrated building systems.
• Supports client BIM discussions by clearly defining scope, deliverables, and expectations related to lighting design.
• Represents HLB's BIM capabilities with confidence and clarity, aligning lighting BIM deliverables with architect and engineering coordination standards.
• Strengthens client outcomes by enabling predictable, high-quality BIM delivery through consistent execution and clear communication.
• Leads firmwide BIM training programs aligned to role levels and project needs, including education on emerging tools and workflows.
• Mentors the BIM team and project teams through direct support and structured guidance, while driving adoption of BIM standards through clear documentation, coaching, and effective change management.
• Counsels and supports the professional development of BIM-focused staff across the firm.
• Owes and maintains firmwide BIM standards, templates, and model governance specific to lighting design.
• Develops and maintains production-safe automation tools that measurably improve efficiency and quality, collaborates with leadership to define a BIM roadmap aligned with corporate goals, and manages vendor and platform relationships related to BIM tools and content.
• Represents HLB in industry forums and tracks emerging BIM, automation, and Al technologies, establishing guidelines for their effective and controlled use within the firm.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of Revit, including templates, families, worksharing, schedules, model performance, automation, and custom scripting.
• Deep understanding of lighting design BIM workflows, coordination constraints, and documentation standards.
• Familiarity with emerging digital and Al-assisted tools, with the ability to evaluate their applicability and integration into BIM processes.
• Proven ability to build and govern firmwide BIM standards that teams consistently adopt.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on project support.
• Confidence working with executives, project leadership, and external consultants.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, design technology, construction technology, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of BIM delivery experience, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or firmwide standards role.
• Experience in lighting design, MEP, architecture, or specialty consultancy environments with complex coordination.