BIM Manager

Lever, Inc.; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

Training and Development

Job summary

CESO, Inc. in Akron, OH is seeking an experienced BIM Manager to lead BIM strategy for the Architectural and Building Engineering teams, champion BIM standards, and coach staff.

You will drive templates, workflows, and execution plans while coordinating with IT and CAD systems to deliver project outcomes. The role requires 8+ years of BIM experience in AEC, strong leadership, and expertise in Revit/Forma; a complement of Bentley/Bluebeam tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering/CS or related field with 8+ years BIM experience.
• Associates degree in AEC with 10+ years BIM experience.
• buildingSMART or BIM Manager certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk BIM tools including Revit and Forma.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for BIM design and modeling; guide project teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain BIM workflows and standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to BIM users.
• Create, modify, and update BIM families and libraries.
• Develop BIM execution plans for project teams.
• Identify system and user needs; recommend improvements.
• Support document production and BIM initiatives.
• Supervise direct reports and manage priorities in high-pressure environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BIM design

Mentoring

AutoCAD

Revit

Forma

Navisworks

Enscape

Lumion

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

BIM standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/CS

Associates degree in AEC

buildingSMART Certification

Tools

Newforma Konekt

Bluebeam Studio

Navisworks

Enscape

Lumion

Autodesk Forma

Revit

Job description

Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service – to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of “empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients’ visions to life,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect!

At CESO, a BIM Manager is responsible for overall management of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) system strategy for the Architectural team and Building Engineering team in conjunction with the CAD Systems Manager / IT Department. A core responsibility is being the internal champion of BIM standards and process improvements to ensure clients are seeing projects that meet expectations, and internal staff are receiving coaching, training, and BIM support as the company improves our overall BIM offerings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for BIM design and modeling projects, staying current on emerging BIM technologies, best practices, and software advancements while providing technical guidance and support to project teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain BIM workflows, processes, and standards, and deliver training and presentations to promote consistent adoption and improve project outcomes.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to BIM users by fostering best practices, supporting professional development, and driving continuous improvement across teams.
• Develop and deploy templates, plug in tools, workflows and be a part of enhancement projects.
• Create, modify, and update BIM families in the support of others working on projects. Pair with cross-function teams if needed. Maintain related libraries.
• Develop and coordinate BIM execution plans to provide a framework for the project team to use BIM.
• Identify and analyze system and user needs, as well as equipment requirements, and provide recommendations for consideration on system improvements to the Design Technology Manager/IT and work with support staff and end users to test features and functionality.
• Support and assist with other company initiatives related to document production, company standards and drawing/modeling technologies.
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, with a minimum of 8 years of experience utilizing BIM on a variety of project types and construction/building systems is preferred;
• Or Associates degree in AEC related field, with a minimum of 10 years of experience utilizing BIM on a variety of project types and construction/building systems is required;
• Or buildingSMART Professional Certification, with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience utilizing BIM on a variety of project types and construction/building systems is required.
• Specialized training in BIM software and Architectural/Engineering/Construction knowledge is required.
• Proven experience in managing staff, conducting training, and providing mentoring.
• buildingSMART Professional Certification is preferred.
• Certified BIM Manager is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Newforma Konekt, and Bluebeam/Bluebeam Studio, Navisworks, Enscape, Lumion (3D rendering software) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD is required.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Cloud Based Services (Forma), and Revit is required.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront
• 401K with a Company Match
• Rewards and Recognition Program
• Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth
• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
• Welcome Box
• Casual Dress Code
• Reimbursement for Professional Licenses
• Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events
• Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Bonding and Recovery
• Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment

$96,148 - $195,149 a year

CESO Compensation Transparency:

The pay band shown reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for this position at CESO. Actual pay is determined by several factors, including location, experience, education, skills, and internal equity. Our pay structures are benchmarked against industry and market data to stay competitive. Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate’s background, qualifications, and fit for the role.

Below are the typical new hire pay ranges for this position based on location:

• Akron, OH: $96,148 - $124,597
• Cleveland, OH: $101,489 - $131,519

CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire through training and coaching on the job. At CESO, we believe that work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. In addition to a comprehensive benefit and compensation program, we create memories and friendships through our employee and service events.

CESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug‑free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.