Assistant Manager, BIM/VDC - Design Build Water Infrastructure

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase option at a discount

Unlimited PPTO for full-time salaried

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a BIM/VDC Assistant Manager to lead planning, development, and management of BIM/VDC across complex design-build projects. The role requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams and advancing digital delivery standards from preconstruction to project completion.

The ideal candidate has extensive construction experience and strong Revit expertise, with preference for water/wastewater experience. This is a high-impact, collaboration-driven position in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or related industries.
• Minimum 5 years of BIM/VDC leadership on large-scale construction projects.
• Expert-level proficiency with Autodesk Revit.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of BIM and VDC strategies across multiple projects.
• Lead model coordination among engineering, design, construction, and subcontractor teams.
• Develop and maintain BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), project standards, and modeling workflows.
• Manage model quality control, clash detection, and issue resolution using BIM coordination tools.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary coordination meetings and track model-related action items.
• Support project teams with constructability reviews, digital planning, and field integration.
• Develop and maintain project-specific Revit content, templates, and standards.
• Train and mentor project teams on BIM/VDC processes, tools, and best practices.
• Coordinate the integration of models with scheduling, estimating, and construction planning activities.

Skills

BIM Leadership

Coordination

Revit Expert

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking a highly motivated BIM/VDC Assistant Manager to support the planning, development, implementation, and management of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) processes across complex design-build construction projects. This individual will play a key role in coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, driving model-based collaboration, and advancing digital delivery standards from preconstruction through project completion.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive construction industry experience, advanced technical proficiency with Autodesk Revit, and a strong understanding of design-build project execution. Experience within the water and wastewater industry is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of BIM and VDC strategies across multiple projects.
• Lead model coordination efforts among engineering, design, construction, and subcontractor teams.
• Develop and maintain BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), project standards, and modeling workflows.
• Manage model quality control, clash detection, and issue resolution using BIM coordination tools.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary coordination meetings and track model-related action items.
• Support project teams with constructability reviews, digital planning, and field integration.
• Develop and maintain project-specific Revit content, templates, and standards.
• Train and mentor project teams on BIM/VDC processes, tools, and best practices.
• Coordinate the integration of models with scheduling, estimating, and construction planning activities.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing emerging technologies and digital construction workflows.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction personnel to ensure BIM deliverables support project objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and project outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or related industries.
• Minimum 5 years of BIM/VDC leadership or coordination experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Expert-level proficiency with Autodesk Revit.
• Strong understanding of design-build project delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary models and coordination processes.
• Working knowledge of construction means, methods, sequencing, and field operations.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Navisworks, and related BIM/VDC technologies.
• Experience developing BIM standards, workflows, and quality assurance procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, or related infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on industrial, process, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Familiarity with 4D scheduling, 5D estimating, reality capture, laser scanning, and digital twin technologies.
• Experience implementing BIM/VDC workflows in a design-build environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Relevant Autodesk or industry certifications.

Key Competencies

• Technical BIM expertise
• Design-build project execution
• Model coordination and clash resolution
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Construction technology innovation
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about.

Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $135,800.00 to $212,150.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on October 13, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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