BIM Model Manager

HDR•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. The BES team in the downtown Chicago Office is a talented group who are welcoming and excited to grow. The team is young and self-motivated and will benefit greatly from having more talented BIM Model Coordinators to lead and mentor them on Revit management requirements and assist with project delivery. In the role of a BIM Model Manager, we'll count on you to: Manage the digital model environment and deliverables for an entire project Have an understanding of how all disciplines interact and how construction documents are produced Work directly with the Project Manager and more advanced Digital Delivery Specialists and Leads to generate and maintain the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP), while managing the deliverables outlined within Begin the project initiation procedure, establishing the server infrastructure, discipline models, and digital deliverables outlined in the project scope Execute digital deliverables and support production teams throughout the complete lifecycle of projects Provide technical support, while communicating the deliverable schedule to the project team Maintain quality, this individual will monitor the model health and coordination processes of the project, from the planning phase thru issue of construction documents Assist with the development of the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) Establish the document management system and maintain the server infrastructure for multi-discipline projects Ensure the team has the appropriate software, versions, access, and training needed to execute the project requirements Generate and maintain model setup including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, sheets, and general models, to accommodate the disciplines and project requirements Monitor and maintain company standards and model health Host Digital Delivery coordination meetings with the project team to ensure optimal quality control through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes Communicate, coordinate, and compile all project digital deliverables and exchange process at predetermined milestones Project archiving at submittals and closeout Engage in close and effective communication and presentations with HDR management, production staff, and clients

Requirements

Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience
A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) experience
Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems
Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies
Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications
Familiar with content creation and management concepts
Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support

Responsibilities

Manage the digital model environment and deliverables for an entire project
Have an understanding of how all disciplines interact and how construction documents are produced
Work directly with the Project Manager and more advanced Digital Delivery Specialists and Leads to generate and maintain the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP), while managing the deliverables outlined within
Begin the project initiation procedure, establishing the server infrastructure, discipline models, and digital deliverables outlined in the project scope
Execute digital deliverables and support production teams throughout the complete lifecycle of projects
Provide technical support, while communicating the deliverable schedule to the project team
Maintain quality, this individual will monitor the model health and coordination processes of the project, from the planning phase thru issue of construction documents
Assist with the development of the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP)
Establish the document management system and maintain the server infrastructure for multi-discipline projects
Ensure the team has the appropriate software, versions, access, and training needed to execute the project requirements
Generate and maintain model setup including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, sheets, and general models, to accommodate the disciplines and project requirements
Monitor and maintain company standards and model health
Host Digital Delivery coordination meetings with the project team to ensure optimal quality control through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
Communicate, coordinate, and compile all project digital deliverables and exchange process at predetermined milestones
Project archiving at submittals and closeout
Engage in close and effective communication and presentations with HDR management, production staff, and clients