Bridge BIM Team Lead

HDR•Kansas City, MO

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 transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. In the role of Bridge BIM Team Lead, we'll count on you to:

Requirements

Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management) 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
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential
Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work
Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic

Responsibilities

Serve as coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects.
Select, supervise, mentor, and train MO/KS CADD personnel and lead a team to deliver on commitments.
Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel.
Take administrative responsibility for CADD section staff and technical service functions and lead and coordinate services with other sections and Area Bridges & Structures BC Leaders.
Prepare technical drawings for bridge design projects using a keen understanding of geometry and structure components along with direction provided by structural team members
Uses knowledge of tools and drafting to complete assigned tasks including 2D and 3D model development, completing design changes, general arrangement drawing production, redlining, plotting, and drafting using CAD platforms.
Works closely with design originators, preparing drawings or computer models of complex or original designs that include multiple views and detailed drawings
Produces complete BDR level preliminary designs with minimum or no supervision from the engineer on a project.
Works from sketches, computer models and verbal information supplied by an engineer or designer to determine the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments.
Select required information from computer programs, manufacturers' catalogs, and technical guides.
Provide advice on unusually difficult problems.
May occasionally interpret general designs prepared by others to complete minor details
Responsible for organizing assignments to ensure deadlines are met.
Understands reference/model file concept for preparation of construction drawing packages.
Manipulates multiple reference/model files to prepare specific discipline plan drawing and section/details.
Ensures the proper filing of drawings.
Cross divisional relationships are expected to be developed to provide interoffice execution support with general supervision.
Plan checking for conformance to standards.