Data Center BIM Lead

AECOM • Arlington, VA

23h

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced BIM Lead to support hyperscale Data Center projects. The role involves close collaboration with AECOM’s global BIM team, serving as the client point of contact for model coordination, file management, and quality assurance. The ideal candidate excels in dynamic, collaborative environments and is adept at managing evolving project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience in CAD/BIM drafting with at least 3 years of experience in BIM management for complex building types or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360, Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem solver with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable in fast-paced environments

Nice To Haves

• Data Center experience preferred
• Familiarity with data center design criteria and industry standards

Responsibilities

• BIM Model Development: Create and manage BIM models for MEP systems (HVAC, piping, plumbing, electrical, etc.), data center components, and technical libraries to support design, analysis, fabrication, and installation.
• BIM & CAD Standards Management: Maintain BIM/CAD data formats, templates, libraries, and best practices to ensure consistency and compliance with project standards.
• Trade Coordination: Collaborate with contractors, architects, and engineers to facilitate coordination and clash detection across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
• Production Documentation: Support the preparation of detailed construction, drawings in alignment with design intent.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee BIM data integrity, ensure adherence to client requirements, and drive continuous improvement across digital workflows.
• Works under minimal direction.
• Responsible for providing leadership and direction of specific BIM technologies to assigned project teams.
• Develops technical solutions to wide range of difficult problems.
• Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
• Performs complex assignments involving the use of multiple application platforms and complex systems including Revit software to achieve set results and deadlines.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

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