BIM Specialist I

PAE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC•Portland, OR

6d•$65,100 - $87,100•Hybrid

About The Position

As a BIM Specialist, you will lead discipline BIM setup, maintenance, and delivery for small to mid-size projects, coordinating closely with project teams and providing technical guidance to Digital Design Technicians. You will serve as the primary BIM lead for your assigned projects, managing the model structure and cross-discipline coordination between internal and external partners. This role requires a strong technical foundation in Revit, Navisworks, and ACC, combined with an emerging leadership presence to ensure project deliverables are accurate, consistent, and delivered on schedule Who We Are PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs. As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
4+ years of AEC industry experience with significant BIM production/coordination
Willingness to travel to regional offices or project sites as needed
Strong team collaborator with an emerging leadership presence
Reliable, flexible, and able to maintain a positive attitude under project pressure
Solid understanding of construction and engineering disciplines, especially MEP coordination
Advanced skills in Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam; confident working within BIM 360/ACC
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including meetings and small presentations
Demonstrate advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, OneNote), and use Excel, SharePoint, or Lists to support project coordination, tracking, and reporting
Skilled at estimating task durations and coordinating work with project schedules
Comfortable working in a hybrid digital environment that supports BIM production and coordination, aligned with Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) performance needs

Nice To Haves

Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Mechanical or Electrical Design (preferred)
Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead project BIM deliverables in partnership with Project Managers and Project Coordinators
Serve as project BIM Lead for assigned projects, managing BIM execution, model structure, documentation, and cross-discipline coordination across internal and external teams
Use BIM 360 / ACC to manage model exchange and coordination with internal and external partners
Lead BIM quality control of engineering drawings for consistency, accuracy, and legibility, maintaining accountability throughout the project lifecycle
Execute the Quality Management Plan (QMP) activities related to BIM on assigned projects and proactively address model health and coordination issues prior to formal reviews
Prepare and maintain project-specific BIM Execution Plans based on firmwide frameworks
Lead setup and maintenance of AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks models for your projects
Facilitate discipline-specific BIM/Revit kickoff meetings and expectations with clients or design partners as needed
Contribute to BIM process improvements, standards development, and internal best-practice documentation
Build working knowledge of BIM Level of Development (LOD) and how it affects project scope and fees
Mentor junior staff through day-to-day coaching (no formal people-management responsibilities)
Provide high-quality client service and responsive communication related to BIM deliverables
Identify and remedy BIM-related risks, coordination challenges, and scope impacts in collaboration with Project Managers
Lead or coordinate drawing review workflows using Bluebeam Revu or similar markup tools, ensuring clear resolution of comments and alignment with BIM deliverables
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
Cell phone stipend
Life insurance and disability benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Employee Assistance Program
9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation