Virtual Design Manager

Shive Hattery Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Virtual Design Manager is part of Shive-Hattery’s Corporate Technology team and leads the technologies, data, standards, and processes supporting digital project delivery across the company. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a core part of the broader Virtual Design practice. The role manages company-wide resources, improves workflows, and equips teams to use design technology and project data effectively. Through leadership, training, and support, the manager helps teams produce coordinated, reliable project information that meets project requirements and strengthens the client experience. The position collaborates with discipline groups, standards teams, and other internal partners to align Virtual Design resources and practices across offices. It assesses development needs, advances company-wide standards, evaluates emerging technologies, and guides implementation of new tools and data-driven workflows. The manager also leads governance of Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D startup files and manages reusable content, BIM assets, data standards, and related documentation. This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery offices, or client meetings. A full clean driver’s license is required. Work involves extended periods of sitting, standing, and computer use; lifting light to medium objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required, as may wearing PPE and navigating active construction sites. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidates must have ongoing U.S. work authorization without employer sponsorship; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in architecture, engineering, construction, design technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Three to five years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or a related field, including experience leading people or managing programs, standards, workflows, or processes.
Ability to develop, document, implement, and maintain Virtual Design standards and resources across disciplines and office locations.
Ability to train, coach, and support employees with varied levels of technical experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts in clear, practical terms.
Ability to collaborate with design professionals, project leaders, technology teams, and company leaders to identify needs and implement effective solutions.
Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple initiatives, and deliver company-wide programs and process improvements.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to Shive-Hattery offices.
Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and Microsoft 365.
A full clean driver’s license is required.
Current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with platforms used for design, coordination, visualization, data, automation, or project delivery, such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Autodesk Forma, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD.
Strong technical knowledge combined with the ability to listen, teach, and build trust across disciplines and offices.
A perspective on Virtual Design leadership that balances people, process, technology, data, governance, and project delivery.
Experience developing or governing Revit or Civil 3D startup files, templates, content libraries, shared parameters, standards, or related digital resources.
Experience evaluating technology, leading pilot programs, and guiding adoption across teams or disciplines.
Experience improving workflows through data analysis, automation, dashboards, scripting, integrations, or repeatable quality-control practices.
Proven ability to train, mentor, and influence others without relying on direct authority.
Experience supporting multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices or business units.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with discipline groups, drawing and graphics standards teams, and other internal groups to align Virtual Design standards, resources, and workflows.
Assess development needs for Virtual Design software, workflows, data practices, and staff capabilities.
Advance consistent company-wide Virtual Design, BIM, and data standards in support of the One Firm approach.
Provide in-person and remote training, coaching, and support for Virtual Design technologies and processes across office locations.
Evaluate industry developments, emerging technologies, data practices, and processes for their potential to improve project delivery.
Develop and guide implementation strategies for new Virtual Design technologies, workflows, and data-driven practices.
Lead the development and governance of Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D startup files and related Virtual Design resources.
Create and manage reusable content, BIM assets, data standards, and supporting documentation.