Virtual Design Manager

Shive Hattery Group•West Des Moines, IA

About The Position

As a member of Shive-Hattery’s Corporate Technology team, the Virtual Design Manager leads the technologies, data, standards, and processes that support digital project delivery across the firm. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an important 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 and internal teams to align Virtual Design standards, resources, and workflows; assesses development needs for software, workflows, data practices, and staff capabilities; and advances consistent company-wide Virtual Design, BIM, and data standards. It provides in-person and remote training and support across office locations, evaluates emerging technologies and practices, and guides implementation of new tools and workflows. The role also leads development and governance of Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D startup files and manages reusable content, BIM assets, data standards, and documentation. The role 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. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio.

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.
Must have 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 paired with the ability to listen, teach, and build trust across disciplines and offices.
Ability to approach Virtual Design leadership as a balance of 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 and 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.