BIM Manager

CESO, INC.; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 125,000; 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 seeks an experienced BIM Manager to lead the BIM strategy for architectural and building engineering teams. You will champion BIM standards, guide project teams, and coach staff to raise BIM capabilities while delivering high-quality modeling solutions.

The role requires senior BIM expertise, staff leadership, and strong communication. This hybrid position offers growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years BIM experience on diverse project types.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a related field or equivalent certification.
• Proven staff management and mentoring experience.
• Strong BIM software proficiency and ability to train others.
• Certifications preferred (buildingSMART or Certified BIM Manager).

Responsibilities

• Serve as BIM expert, guiding projects and teams.
• Develop and maintain BIM workflows and standards.
• Lead and mentor BIM users across teams.
• Create BIM templates and support enhancement projects.
• Coordinate BIM execution plans for projects.
• Support company initiatives related to document and modeling tech.
• Prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Supervise direct reports.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Associates degree in AEC related field

buildingSMART Professional Certification

Specialized BIM software training

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Forma (Autodesk Cloud)

Lumion

Enscape

Bluebeam/Bluebeam Studio

Newforma Konekt

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.