BIM Manager

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The OFCC BIM Technical Manager serves as the State of Ohio’s lead authority on Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards, deliverable review, and digital facility information strategy. This owner-representative role evaluates, validates, and accepts BIM deliverables produced by external design and construction teams against state standards. The position stewards OFCC BIM Standards (OHIOBIMS), coordinates implementation across seven state agencies, oversees the enterprise Common Data Environment (CDE), manages quality assurance and quality control for BIM milestone submissions, and supports statewide industry engagement and adoption. It leads a 15-year phased roadmap to move Ohio’s facility portfolio from traditional documentation toward an integrated digital twin ecosystem.

The role also administers and provides direction on statewide construction projects, including architectural and construction management activities for state and community-owned capital improvement projects. It advises on project delivery methods, supports project teams through design and construction, assists with dispute resolution, and coordinates with owners, designers, consultants, construction managers, contractors, building officials, inspectors, and plan examiners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of professional experience in owner-side construction project management, facility management, or capital program delivery, including oversight of design and construction consultants and contractor deliverables.
• At least two years of experience managing or overseeing BIM programs, standards, or digital deliverable requirements in an owner, client, or program management capacity.
• Experience reviewing and validating BIM models and data deliverables against established standards, including LOD/LOI verification, clash detection reports, and asset data completeness checks.
• Proficiency with CDE platforms such as Autodesk ConstructionCloud, Procore, or ProjectWise, including configuration, user administration, and workflow management.
• Experience developing or managing BIM Execution Plans, Model Element Tables, or Asset Information Requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Facility Management, Information Management, Engineering Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification in BIM management, such as AGC Certificate of Management–BIM (CM-BIM), buildingSMART Professional Certification, or Autodesk Certified Professional.
• Working knowledge of ISO 19650 information management principles and the National BIM Standard–United States (NBIMS-US) framework.
• Experience with public-sector or government BIM programs, including familiarity with public procurement, contract administration, and statutory requirements for public works.
• Knowledge of OmniClass classification systems, IFC open data standards (IFC 4.3+), and OpenBIM interoperability principles.
• Working knowledge of COBie data structures, schema validation, and asset data delivery workflows for facility management handover.
• Experience with CMMS/CAFM platforms such as 360 Facility, Nuvolo, or Maximo, and understanding of asset management principles, BIM integration with maintenance and work-order systems, and facility lifecycle planning aligned with ISO 55000.
• Familiarity with digital twin concepts, IoT sensor integration, and building automation system data sufficient to define requirements and evaluate vendor solutions.
• Experience with automated model-checking or validation tools such as Solibri, Navisworks, or SMC.
• Demonstrated experience leading change management initiatives for organizations transitioning to BIM or digital information management, including training program development and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and evolve OFCC BIM Standards, BIM Execution Plan (BEP) templates, Model Element Tables (MET), and Asset Information Requirements (AIR).
• Lead the BIM Implementation Steering Committee, prepare agendas, facilitate quarterly meetings, and track progress against the 15-year roadmap.
• Develop and manage annual program budgets, consultant contracts, and technology platform licensing.
• Review and approve project-specific BIM Execution Plans for compliance with OHIOBIMS requirements.
• Conduct or oversee BIM model QA/QC reviews at 30%, 60%, 90%, and turnover milestones, verifying LOD/LOI, model organization, file naming, coordinate systems, clash detection evidence, and asset data completeness.
• Classify BIM submissions as Accepted, Accepted with Conditions, or Rejected under established non-conformance and corrective action procedures.
• Validate COBie and asset data deliverables for completeness and accuracy before CMMS integration and ensure they meet MV-BIM-FM specifications.
• Serve as the primary BIM resource for seven state agencies: DAS, ODOT, DVS, DRC, DYS, ODNR, and the OFCC K-12 program.
• Provide agency BIM Coordinators with technical guidance on CDE usage, model review procedures, and CMMS data handover workflows.
• Coordinate cross-agency data sharing, standardization, and portfolio analytics initiatives.
• Administer and configure the enterprise CDE, including folder structures, access permissions, and integration points.
• Evaluate and recommend BIM technology platforms, automated model-checking tools, and digital twin, IoT, and analytics solutions.
• Oversee data governance and security protocols and ensure compliance with Ohio OIT policies and ORC149.433.
• Plan and deliver statewide BIM training workshops, webinars, and the annual BIM Summit.
• Develop and maintain tutorial libraries, FAQ resources, and the OFCC BIM Standards website.
• Engage with AGC Ohio, AIA Ohio, ACEC Ohio, and other industry participants to gather feedback, build support, and refine standards collaboratively.
• Draft and maintain standard BIM contract specifications and special provisions for design and construction agreements.
• Advise OFCC project managers on BIM scope requirements, fee justification, and deliverable acceptance for individual projects.
• Support development of the Model as Legal Deliverable (MALD) framework and associated intellectual property provisions.
• Administer and provide direction on statewide construction projects, including architectural and construction management activities for state and community-owned capital improvement projects.
• Provide direction, rules, and policy interpretation, and advise on statewide K-12 programs, master plans, and OFCC policies.
• Work with Project Managers and Project Coordination staff to foster consistency.
• Assist owners and OFCC project staff in selecting project delivery methods and provide guidance on negotiation of Guaranteed Maximum Price proposals.
• Troubleshoot and expedite projects as they progress through design and construction.
• Assist in dispute resolution matters.
• Coordinate with owners, design professionals, consultants, construction managers, contractors, building officials, inspectors, and plan examiners.
• Participate in A/E, CMA, CMR, DB, and consultant selection processes.
• Advise on qualification-based selection, best-value selection processes, and technical proposals.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager