Virtual Design Manager

Shive Hattery Group•Iowa City, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Shive-Hattery is seeking a Virtual Design Manager to lead the technologies, data, standards, and processes that support 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 is part of the Corporate Technology team and works with discipline groups, standards teams, and internal partners to advance consistent company-wide Virtual Design, BIM, and data practices. It includes assessing development needs, evaluating emerging technologies and processes, guiding implementation, and governing Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D startup files and related reusable resources. The role is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, Shive-Hattery offices, or client meetings. It involves extended periods of sitting, standing, and computer work; may involve lifting objects up to 50 pounds, wearing PPE, and navigating active construction sites. A full clean driver’s license is required. Visa sponsorship is unavailable; candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

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 clearly and practically.
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.
Current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Full clean driver’s license.

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.
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 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.