Lead BIM Specialist
About The Position
PAE is looking for a Lead BIM Specialist to act as a senior technical authority in BIM and digital deliver, leading BIM on PAE's most complex projects, mentoring BIM staff across offices, and contributing significantly to firmwide standards and continuous improvement without formal people-management responsibilities. 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 experience; Bachelor's degree preferred
- 8+ years of AEC industry experience with 2+ years of BIM leadership in projects
- Extensive knowledge of construction industry and engineering disciplines, especially MEP-rich projects
- Extensive experience and expertise in using Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360/ ACC and related digital delivery tools
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Lists, Power Automate, Power BI, Stream, Planner, Teams, OneDrive, and OneNote, to support automation, reporting, knowledge sharing, and firmwide BIM initiatives
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing and internal presentation
Nice To Haves
- Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Mechanical or Electrical Design preferred
- Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting preferred
- Willingness to travel to support key projects and coordination across offices
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead BIM specialist on high-visibility and complex projects, acting as the primary BIM authority for clients and external partners and supporting Regional BIM Managers
- Advise Project Managers on BIM scope, LOD, schedule, and fee implications
- Collaborate with Project Managers to develop work plans for addressing BIM related technical and coordination issues
- Lead BIM project deliverables in partnership with Project Managers and Project Coordinators
- Provide advanced technical mentorship to BIM Specialists and Digital Design Technicians
- Lead BIM 360/ ACC configuration and model exchange strategies for major projects
- Conduct rigorous AQ/QC reviews of model's and documentation; produce markups and guidance
- Train project teams on QMP requirements and BIM execution best practices
- Contribute to the development and refinement of firmwide BIM standards and BIM Execution Plan frameworks
- Regularly share lessons learned and emerging best practices with the broader BIM community at PAE
- Lead or co-lead BIM/Revit kickoff meetings, mentoring other BIM staff in planning and facilitating these sessions while sharing best practices with internal and external teams
- Apply deep understanding of BIM LOD to support proposal development and contract deliverable definitions
- Support and lead internal BIM development tasks, pilots, and rollouts of new digital delivery tools to advance firmwide digital delivery capabilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
