BIM and Field Technician

J.R. Harris & Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Professional development support

Job summary

J.R. Harris & Company in Denver, CO seeks a BIM and Technology Lead to manage BIM production, drafting standards, and new technologies that improve efficiency, accuracy, and project delivery.

The role supports both new building design and existing building investigations, preservation, and adaptive reuse. The ideal candidate will advance BIM workflows, assist engineers with construction documents, and lead adoption of tools such as LIDAR scanning, digital collaboration platforms, and automation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in drafting, engineering technology, or related field (preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in BIM modeling and structural drafting.

Responsibilities

• Develop Revit models and produce structural construction documents under the direction of project engineers.
• Manage JRH BIM and drafting standards, including reviewing project models for consistency and assisting with standard updates and rollout.
• Coordinate JRH structural models with other disciplines.
• Perform field investigations and building surveys, including field measurements, GPR scanning, LIDAR scanning, photographic documentation, and other methods to document existing structural conditions.
• Lead the Evaluation and implementation of new technologies, including scanning, data processing, BIM automation, and digital workflows to increase efficiency and value.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives tied to drafting quality, technology integration, and project delivery.

Skills

Revit modeling

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Attention to detail

Communication

Field work

Python / Dynamo (plus)

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in drafting/engineering technology

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

GPR scanning

LIDAR

Python

Dynamo

Job description

Full-time position; part-time candidates will also be considered

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The BIM and Technology Lead is responsible for managing JRH’s BIM production, overseeing drafting standards, and implementing new technologies that improve efficiency, accuracy, and project delivery. This role supports both new building structural design and existing building investigation, preservation, and adaptive reuse projects. The ideal candidate is a motivated, forward-thinking individual who is excited to advance BIM workflows, support engineers in developing construction documents, and lead the firm in adopting emerging tools such as LIDAR scanning, digital collaboration platforms, and automation technologies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in drafting, engineering technology, or related field (preferred)


• 2+ years of experience in BIM modeling and structural drafting

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop Revit models and produce structural construction documents under the direction of project engineers.


• Manage JRH BIM and drafting standards, including reviewing project models for consistency and assisting with standard updates and rollout.


• Coordinate JRH structural models with other disciplines.


• Perform field investigations and building surveys, including field measurements, GPR scanning, LIDAR scanning, photographic documentation, and other methods to document existing structural conditions.


• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, including scanning, data processing, BIM automation, and digital workflows to increase efficiency and value.


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives tied to drafting quality, technology integration, and project delivery.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in Revit structural modeling, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.


• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality construction documents.


• Interest or experience in existing building investigation, field surveying and documentation, GPR, LIDAR scanning, point cloud processing, and other non-destructive evaluation or digital capture technologies.


• Interest in automation tools and digital workflows; familiarity with scripting languages (such as Python or Dynamo) is a plus but not required.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Self-motivated with the ability to research, learn, and implement new technologies and workflows.


• Client-focused mindset with the ability to develop positive working relationships.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.


• Ability to perform field work for extended periods at active construction sites and existing buildings, including walking and standing; navigating uneven surfaces, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts; bending, crouching, and kneeling; and lifting and carrying field equipment.

COMPENSATION

$75,000-$95,000 annual salary commensurate with experience, plus a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan with company matching, and professional development support.