Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager

About the role

Our client located in Austin, Texas has an immediate need for a Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager. This is an opportunity to support a multi year, large scale aviation infrastructure program encompassing terminal expansion, airfield improvements, and campus-wide upgrades. The client is a large, recognized organization specializing in aviation construction and infrastructure. This position will support a major, multi phased airport development program involving complex terminal, airside, landside, utility, technology, and operational infrastructure. The BIM Manager will lead the digital design, coordination, delivery, and lifecycle data strategy for a complex aviation infrastructure program. This individual will establish and enforce BIM standards across multiple disciplines and project partners while serving as a key liaison between project leadership, designers, engineers, contractors, airport stakeholders, and other project participants.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BIM and digital delivery strategy across a large, multi phased aviation construction program
• Develop, implement, and enforce BIM Execution Plans, model standards, digital asset requirements, and data governance procedures
• Manage the Common Data Environment utilizing Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Establish model quality standards and audit procedures for design firms, engineers, contractors, and other project partners
• Lead multidisciplinary BIM coordination involving terminal architecture, structural systems, MEP, civil infrastructure, utilities, airfield systems, baggage handling, security, IT, telecom, and other specialized airport systems
• Oversee clash detection, coordination workflows, constructability reviews, and model issue resolution
• Establish asset data and COBie requirements supporting eventual transfer into airport asset management and maintenance systems
• Oversee LOD requirements through construction and final LOD 500 record models
• Support integration between BIM, GIS, project controls, scheduling, cost management, and facility management platforms
• Lead development and utilization of 4D construction sequencing and 5D cost modeling where applicable
• Support construction phasing strategies around active airport operations, passenger movement, security areas, and airfield activity
• Manage and mentor BIM Coordinators, Modelers, VDC personnel, and other digital delivery resources
• Identify opportunities to automate model validation and data management utilizing tools such as Dynamo, Python, or related technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, BIM, VDC, or related discipline
• 6+ years of BIM, VDC, design technology, or related AEC experience
• Previous experience leading BIM activities on large, complex construction or infrastructure programs
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage, Civil 3D, and Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Strong experience with multidisciplinary model coordination and clash detection
• Experience establishing or managing BIM Execution Plans and BIM standards
• Understanding of LOD requirements, COBie, digital asset information, and project closeout requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with project executives, architects, engineers, contractors, field teams, and technology personnel
• Previous experience leading or mentoring BIM or VDC personnel
• Must be able to successfully complete required airport security and background screening
• Valid driver’s license

Skills

• Aviation, airport, transportation, transit, or similarly complex infrastructure experience
• GIS integration experience
• Dynamo, Python, Forge API, Power BI, or other automation and analytics experience
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 or similar information management standards

Benefits

• PTO and Holidays
• Healthcare Plans
• 401k plan
• Long term opportunity supporting a major Austin aviation infrastructure program
• Highly visible BIM leadership position
• Exposure to complex terminal, airfield, civil, utility, technology, and specialty aviation systems
• Opportunity to influence BIM standards and digital delivery across a major infrastructure project

Pay

$120,000-$140,000 DOE Salary plus Cost of Living bonus