Wastewater – Desalination) – Bilingual Spanish

Ardurra•Miami, FL

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ardurra is seeking a BIM / 3D Design Manager to lead the communication and coordination of technical production and design execution of large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including major seawater desalination facilities for an international design team. This is a high-impact senior role supporting one of the most significant water infrastructure investments in the U.S. You will directly influence the successful delivery of a major water infrastructure treatment facility. This role supports our Texas-based operations and is open to candidates located near one of our U.S. office locations. Hybrid arrangements may be considered with the ability to travel 5–10% for project coordination efforts.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in CAD, Engineering Technology, or related field required; technical certifications preferred
15+ years of CAD and BIM design experience, with 5+ years leading production or BIM teams
Advanced expertise in AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, Civil 3D, and Autodesk Construction Cloud
Strong experience with: Multi-discipline design coordination (process, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and civil) Large-scale industrial or treatment facilities design experience Treatment plant site/civil design integration with BIM
Demonstrated experience supporting design-build or large, complex infrastructure programs
Fluent in Spanish and English (required) – must be able to manage and coordinate workflows with international design teams
Strong understanding of U.S. design standards, specifications, and plan production requirements
Proven experience managing QA/QC processes and production quality

Nice To Haves

Direct experience supporting desalination, advanced water treatment, or similar industrial projects
Experience leading international teams
CAD/BIM certifications
Proven ability to lead large, distributed design teams across multiple geographies
Strong cross-cultural communication and coordination skills
Experience developing as-built models using laser scanning, Matterport, and similar technologies

Responsibilities

Lead all BIM / 3D design production for major water infrastructure projects, including: Seawater desalination plants (multi-discipline, including process mechanical) Drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities Pump stations, storage, and conveyance systems
Manage international production teams, ensuring alignment with U.S. engineering standards and project expectations
Establish and enforce Civil 3D and BIM standards, templates, and workflows across projects
Coordinate with Project Managers and Engineers to ensure design intent is accurately translated into production models and plans
Perform and oversee QA/QC of plans and 3D models
Lead model-based coordination and clash detection efforts where applicable
Drive efficiency and scalability of production workflows across distributed teams
Manage production schedules, resource allocation, and deliverable timelines
Act as the technical escalation point for complex modeling and design challenges
Support continuous improvement of BIM strategy, standards, and digital delivery practices
Ability to travel 5–10% for project coordination efforts