BIM Section Manager
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?
About the Role
In this role, you will make a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Each role at HDR contributes to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world through diverse service lines such as Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation. Our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth.
- Create designs independently under broad direction from the Project Engineer or Project Manager on various design projects
- Direct preparation of drawings by other BIM Technicians of lesser experience, or take direct supervisory responsibility for BIM staff as needed
- Complete projects with distinctive design features that differ significantly from BIM Technician precedents as needed
- Work with clients or contractor representatives as needed
- Take responsibility for operations within the BIM section including staff development, morale, quality control, and marketing support
- Take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
- Take administrative responsibility for staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
- Ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through a proactive project management system
- Implement, monitor, and support company policy
- Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel
Requirements
- Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
- A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 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
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and leadership traits
- Strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work
- Enthusiastic, energetic, and excellent work ethic
What We Believe
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.
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.
Locations
United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls (Primary)
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-Lander, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne
Schedule
Full-time