BIM Digital Design Lead - Communications and Security

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a BIM Digital Design Lead to support ICT and Security, responsible for building and maintaining discipline BIM models and coordinating with other disciplines. The role requires deep knowledge of 3D design software, model health, and adherence to delivery standards.

The position also involves mentoring junior team members and ensuring accurate documentation and compliant outputs across projects, with a focus on efficient digital delivery in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience.
• A minimum of 5 years related industry experience.
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D coordination tools.
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline.
• Generate BIM elements based on the Level of Development and Digital Delivery Plan.
• Coordinate the design with other discipline models through reviews and 3D coordination.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams using current 3D software.
• Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health.
• Mentor and support junior team members to promote skill development.

Tools

3D design software

3D Coordination tool

Microsoft Office

Job description

BIM Digital Design Lead - Communications and Security - ( 194310 )

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?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

The role of BIM Digital Design Lead will support HDR's Information & Communication Technology (ICT) and Security Group.

• Work for a specific discipline, with minimal direction from the Architect/Engineer, or other technical professional
• Be responsible for their discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope
• Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
• To be skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
• Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation, plan presentation for the specific discipline design, and how it interacts with other discipline models
• Accurately model BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software
• Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets
• Produce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output
• Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health. Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
• Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project
• Expected to serve as a mentor and resource for junior team members, promoting skill development and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience
• A minimum of 5 years related industry experience
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jul 16, 2026

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