BIM Digital Design Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Digital Design Lead in Kentucky to manage BIM elements and oversee 3D design processes. This role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, advanced design software skills, and a strong understanding of architecture and engineering principles. The ideal candidate will contribute significantly to the design team's success and uphold company standards.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of industry experience.
• Advanced skills in 3D design software and document management.
• Strong understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and generate BIM elements and models for projects.
• Create detailed drawings within project scope and constraints.
• Coordinate design with other disciplines through 3D processes.

Skills

3D design software proficiency

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Technical degree

Associate degree or relevant education

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each role in our organization contributes to our ability to make a positive difference globally. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible in your community and around the world.

In the role of Digital Design Lead, you'll be responsible for:

• Working within a specific discipline with minimal guidance from Architects/Engineers or other technical professionals.
• Managing their discipline model and generating BIM elements based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope.
• Creating and maintaining the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output.
• Being skilled with the software used for design production as specified in the Digital Delivery requirements.
• Having an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, plan presentation, and interaction with other discipline models.
• Modeling BIM elements accurately within the current 3D software environment.
• Preparing detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams within project scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Maintaining the discipline model with project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, and other relevant data.
• Producing discipline-specific documentation with precise annotations.
• Monitoring, improving, and maintaining company standards and model health, and coordinating design with other disciplines through reviews and 3D coordination processes.
• Executing all Digital Delivery requirements as identified for the project.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or relevant education and experience.
• Knowledge of design development and construction document production, engineering planning, modeling, and detailing.
• Strong skills in Revit, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD (desired).
• Familiarity with databases is a plus.
• Experience with architectural/engineering or consulting firms.
• Interest or experience in sustainable design/LEED (preferred but not required).
• Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical degree or relevant industry experience.
• At least 5 years of industry experience.
• Advanced skills in 3D design software and document management.
• Proficiency with 3D coordination tools.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and communication tools.
• Strong understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
• Knowledge of industry standards, discipline codes, and specifications.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

What We Believe:

HDR is our company. We build on each other's experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, fosters trust, and strengthens our connections with clients and communities.

Our Commitment:

As employee owners, we all contribute to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our Employee Network Groups support a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment for engagement and contribution. These groups are open to all employees and have executive sponsors.

Primary Location

Other Locations

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Water Treatment

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to employment equity and are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal history or record.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions for the world's greatest challenges and are always seeking talented individuals to join our global teams.