CIM Program Manager

Job Summary

The CIM Program Manager leads the firmwide strategy, standards, implementation, and support of horizontal design technologies and workflows. This role oversees technology used across civil, transportation, infrastructure, and related disciplines, including platforms such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley/MicroStation, and other horizontal design and coordination tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's CIM and horizontal design technology program across disciplines and offices
• Manage and provide direction to CIM Managers, Transportation Technology Managers, and other technical leads
• Establish program priorities, work plans, and technology initiatives in coordination with Practice Technology leadership
• Cook up and coordinate technology needs across civil, transportation, infrastructure, and other horizontal design groups
• Support the development and growth of technical staff within the CIM program
• Track program needs, implementation progress, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop, implement, and maintain firmwide CAD and civil design standards
• Oversee standards for templates, title blocks, layers, naming conventions, model organization, sheet organization, and project file structures
• Coordinate standards across Autodesk, Bentley, and other design environments where appropriate
• Support quality control processes and consistent application of standards across project teams
• Identify workflow inconsistencies and lead efforts to improve standardization and efficiency
• Oversee oversight of horizontal design technology platforms, including Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Bentley/MicroStation, and related applications
• Evaluate software, workflows, integrations, and emerging technologies
• Coordinate software deployment, configuration, licensing, upgrades, and support needs with IT and other internal teams
• Support shared project environments including Autodesk Construction Cloud, ProjectWise, and other collaboration platforms
• Help establish a roadmap for the continued development and adoption of horizontal design technologies
• Oversee training and user support efforts related to CIM standards, software, and workflows
• Work with technical managers to develop training materials, reference guides, and documented procedures
• Support onboarding and development of staff working within civil and transportation design environments
• Promote consistent adoption of standards, tools, and best practices across the firm
• Help identify recurring support needs and develop scalable solutions rather than relying solely on project-by-project support
• Support project teams with technology planning, project setup, standards, and workflow development
• Aid in resolving complex production or technology issues that require coordination across disciplines or software platforms
• Work with project and discipline leadership to understand evolving technology needs
• Support major projects or strategic initiatives where advanced CIM coordination or technology planning is required
• Maintain awareness of project delivery needs while balancing broader firmwide standards and technology objectives

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering, CAD/Drafting, Construction Technology, or related field preferred
• 8+ years of experience with civil, transportation, infrastructure, or related design technology and workflows
• Experience leading technical staff, teams, programs, or major technology initiatives
• Strong working knowledge of civil design and CAD workflows, standards, model organization, and digital project delivery
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or similar horizontal design platforms
• Familiarity with Bentley, MicroStation, OpenRoads, ProjectWise, or similar transportation design platforms is preferred but expert-level proficiency is not required
• Experience developing or implementing standards, templates, workflows, and technical procedures
• Ability to manage technical specialists whose software expertise may extend beyond the Program Manager's own direct experience
• Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work across disciplines, offices, and leadership groups to establish priorities and drive consistent technology practices
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud, InfraWorks, Navisworks, model coordination tools, or related platforms is a plus

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance).

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