BIM Manager

Progressive Design; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible work schedules

Work life balance

Paid overtime

Performance based bonus

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Progressive Design is seeking a BIM Manager to lead CAD standards, procedures, and ACC project management across our design teams. You will oversee CAD solutions, guide execution strategies, and provide consultative guidance to maximize project efficiency using Autodesk tools.

The role emphasizes hands-on project management, staff oversight, and cross-department collaboration to deliver robust BIM execution plans and stay current with BIM best practices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of heavy industrial experience.
• Experienced with Autodesk products, MicroStation, Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of process design for chemical, pharma, power, and industrial clients.
• Proven technical and business writing skills.
• Proven project management skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• authorized to work in the U.S. and pass background checks

Responsibilities

• Train and oversee CAD users and VCD technician in core skills and standards.
• Define CAD roadmap and strategy to achieve business goals.
• Develop and manage CAD design execution strategy (BIM Execution Plan).
• Evaluate team members for technical skills and productivity.
• Monitor adherence to CAD rules and procedures.
• Coordinate CAD content development and best practices.
• Provide project support for bids, proposals, scopes, estimates, and schedules.

Skills

Project management

CAD proficiency

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Results oriented

Risk management

Tools

Autodesk

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Summary:

The BIM Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring CAD design standards and procedures to meet client needs and to align with PDI company goals. The BIM Manager shall provide oversight regarding CAD solutions and software. In this role, the BIM Manager reports to the DIrector of Technology. This position is responsible for proposing enhancements to and managing CAD technology, procedures and execution strategies that enable gains in company efficiency and facilitate further growth. The BIM Manager will actively perform Project Management duties for applicable projects and manage the associated staff as necessary. The BIM Manager remains engaged with all departments in PDI. This individual will provide consultative guidance, suggestions, and solutions to accommodate design needs and maximize project efficiency with the use of existing and new software.The BIM Manager is responsible for creating Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) projects and maintaining PDIs ACC space. The BIM Manager will develop and implement procedures using BIM best practices, remaining up to date on Autodesk applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Train and oversee CAD users and VCD Technician in core application skills and standards
• Facilitate training and development
• Define CAD roadmap and strategy to achieve business goals
• Develop and manage CAD design execution strategy (create BIM Execution Plan)
• Evaluate team members for their technical skills, performance, and productivity, suggesting areas for improvement
• Create long-term value, leveraging software as a competitive advantage
• Monitor adherence to CAD rules and procedures
• Attend CAD industry events
• Identify CAD improvement opportunities and promote company growth
• Plan the utilization of CAD resources – who is qualified and where do we need improvement?
• Interview candidates who will be using CAD software and provide technical feedback
• Monitor and manage CAD support services and company accounts
• Facilitate correspondence between PDI and CAD software providers
• Provide project support for design bids, proposals, scopes of work, estimates and schedules
• Allocate tasks to VDC Technician, IT, and department team members, when appropriate; identify and coordinate capable team members to execute CAD initiatives.
• Coordinate and oversee content development including, best practices, external resources for content and spec development.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• 6+ years of heavy industrial experience a plus
• Current working knowledge of CAD software including all relevant Autodesk products, Microstation, Bluebeam, and other discipline specific software.
• Familiar with process design for Specialty Chemical, Food, Pharmaceutical, Power, and Industrial Clients
• Knowledge of relevant risk management issues (contractual terms, technical feasibility, etc.)
• Proven technical and business writing skills
• Proven project management skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be results oriented and a team player
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S., pass a drug and background test and have a valid driver’s license

Benefits:

We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including:

• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Work life balance
• Paid overtime
• Performance based bonus
• 401K match
• Tuition reimbursement

Company Overview:

We hire the best in Engineering & Design! Hands-on experience, years of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive Design’s professional staff the best at what we do. The company has experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the right people that focus on client success, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.

Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.

Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.

We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.