BIM Section Manager

About the role

In the role of BIM Section Manager, you will create designs independently under broad direction from the Project Engineer or Project Manager on various design projects. You will direct preparation of drawings by other BIM Technicians or take direct supervisory responsibility for BIM staff as needed. Your work will include completing projects with distinctive design features that differ significantly from BIM Technician precedents, collaborating with clients or contractor representatives, and taking responsibility for operations within the BIM section, including staff development, morale, quality control, and marketing support.

You will also oversee production on projects alongside management responsibilities, handle administrative duties for staff and technical service functions, and coordinate services with other sections. Your role involves ensuring all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through a proactive project management system, implementing and monitoring company policy, and selecting, training, developing, and managing technical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Create designs independently under broad direction from the Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Direct preparation of drawings by other BIM Technicians or take supervisory responsibility for BIM staff.
• Complete projects with distinctive design features that differ from BIM Technician precedents.
• 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.
• Oversee production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Handle administrative responsibility for staff and technical service functions.
• 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 of digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years of digital delivery (model management) experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems.
• Advanced skillset in 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset in 3D coordination tools.
• Advanced skillset in Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
• Familiarity with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies.
• Familiarity with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications.
• Familiarity with content creation and management concepts.
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to 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.

About HDR

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Our diverse service lines—including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation—reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next-generation facilities, or building infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose.

Our employee-owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

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.

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.

Locations

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-Lander, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne

Schedule

Full-time