BIM Manager

xLight Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Flexible PTO

Winter break

Flexible Hybrid Work Model

Office meals

Job summary

xLight Inc. is seeking a BIM Manager to own and coordinate the facility BIM model for a first-of-a-kind accelerator-based light source project in the San Francisco Bay Area.

This hands-on role requires deep BIM expertise, including Revit, Navisworks, and model coordination across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines. You will manage ACC/Teamcenter environments, conduct clash detection, produce drawings and 3D visuals, and help ensure iso 19650 and AIA standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Drafting/Design Technology, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of experience as a BIM Designer or BIM Manager on complex facility projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Revit across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
• Strong Navisworks experience for model federation, clash detection, and coordination.
• Experience with ACC or BIM 360, and common data environments (CDE).
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu for drawings and RFIs.
• Familiarity with STEP/IFC and coordination between BIM and mechanical CAD.
• Comfort working in imperial and metric environments; produce coordinated drawings.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and version-control the facility Revit model across all project phases.
• Review, validate, and modify Revit models for completeness and constructability.
• Integrate equipment models (STEP, IFC) into the facility model and verify layouts.
• Perform and manage clash detection and drive issue resolution to closure.
• Produce construction drawing packages and 3D views per AIA/ISO standards.
• Create custom Revit families for project equipment.
• Develop renderings using Omniverse or Blender.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam Revu

Omniverse/Blender

Model coordination

Clash detection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Siemens NX/Teamcenter

Job description

Location:

San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Hybrid; occasional travel to project construction site may be required)

About xLight

xLightis building the world's most powerful laser to revolutionize semiconductor lithography, metrology, and for other critical applications. Our approach harnesses the power of free-electron lasers, building on accelerator technology in use globally at scientific user facilities. Extending this technology, we are developing industrial-grade light sources, engineered for continuous operation, to meet the sophisticated demands of next-generation patterning, metrology, and inspection applications. Join us in this new revolution.

We hire exceptional talent — and exceptional means more than a strong résumé. How we achieve results is just as important as the results themselves, which is why attitude and character matter as much as technical skill. We believe great talent is widely distributed, not confined to a particular school or background. We seek individuals who demonstrate ownership, a spirit of collaboration, technical curiosity, and a genuine willingness to learn and grow — guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity, Creativity, and Engineering Excellence. We don't just hire for what someone can do today. We hire for who they are and who they are becoming.

What We Need — and Why It Matters

We are seeking a BIM Manager to own the facility BIM model for a first-of-a-kind accelerator-based light source facility. This is a hands-on technical role, not a supervisory position. The ideal candidate is a true BIM expert who not only manages the BIM environment but also develops models, performs clash detection, produces construction drawings, and directly reviews and modifies A&E deliverables.

You will serve as the single point of accountability for the facility Revit model, ensuring it remains accurate, coordinated, and aligned with project requirements throughout the design and construction lifecycle. Working closely with the facility infrastructure lead, engineering design team, A&E partners, and construction contractors, you will develop and coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP (HVAC, piping, plumbing, electrical) models, integrate engineering inputs, resolve clashes, and produce high-quality deliverables for both internal decision-making and external coordination.

In addition, you will manage the owner's BIM environment within the A&E firm's Common Data Environment (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud), overseeing model access, version control, publishing, and transmittals across the A&E firm, construction contractor, and internal engineering teams (Siemens Teamcenter). You will also support new site layouts, create visualizations and renderings, and ensure BIM standards are consistently maintained.

Success in this role requires exceptional communication and collaboration. You will regularly coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, architects, contractors, and project leadership, translating complex BIM models into clear, actionable information for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a proactive role—you are expected to identify issues early, drive them to resolution, and make the necessary model updates yourself rather than simply coordinating others.

What You'll Do

Primary Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and version-control the facility Revit model throughout all project phases, developing architectural, structural, and MEP (HVAC, piping, plumbing, electrical) models that accurately capture design intent.
• Review, validate, and modify A&E-produced Revit models to ensure completeness, accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements; proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Integrate equipment models (STEP, IFC, and other neutral formats) into the facility model, verifying layouts, clearances, access, and compatibility across metric and imperial units.
• Perform and manage clash detection using Revit and Navisworks, maintain the clash log, coordinate with discipline leads, and drive issue resolution to closure.
• Produce construction drawing packages, including plans, sections, elevations, details, schedules, and 3D views, in accordance with AIA standards and ISO 19650 BIM requirements.
• Create custom Revit families for project-specific equipment and components.
• Develop high-quality renderings and visualizations using Omniverse or Blender (preferred).

BIM Management & Documentation

• Maintain BIM standards, model quality, and consistency across all deliverables.
• Identify design gaps, spatial conflicts, and specification deficiencies within A&E submittals.
• Support interoperability between Revit, STEP/IFC, and Siemens NX/Teamcenter environments.
• Manage Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), including folder structures, permissions, publishing, transmittals, and coordination workflows.
• Administer Bluebeam sessions for design reviews, RFIs, submittals, and document coordination.
• Coordinate document control between the owner, A&E partners, contractors, and engineering teams to ensure accurate file management and distribution.

Project Coordination

• Represent BIM in design review meetings, proactively preparing model issues and recommendations.
• Coordinate model integration and facility-equipment interfaces across architectural, structural, MEP, engineering, and construction teams.
• Plan, lead, and document Navisworks coordination meetings, tracking all action items through resolution.
• Maintain and distribute updated models and drawing packages throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support BIM-related RFI and submittal reviews.
• Own the LOD 500 as-built model process through project closeout by tracking contractor deliverables, validating quality and accuracy, incorporating approved as-built information into the Revit model, and signing off on the final facility model.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Drafting/Design Technology, or a related field.
• 10–15+ years of experience as a BIM Designer or BIM Manager supporting complex facility projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Revit across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines (HVAC, piping, plumbing, electrical), with the ability to model, edit, and coordinate independently.
• Strong experience with Navisworks for model federation, clash detection, coordination, and issue tracking.
• Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or BIM 360, including project workflows, document management, and common data environments (CDE).
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu for drawing markups, RFIs, and submittal reviews.
• Familiarity with STEP, IFC, and other neutral CAD formats, including coordination between BIM and mechanical CAD platforms (e.g., NX/Teamcenter).
• Comfortable working in both imperial and metric environments, integrating equipment models, validating clearances, and producing coordinated drawings.
• Working knowledge of AIA drawing standards, ISO 19650 BIM delivery requirements, and Level of Development (LOD 300–500) throughout design, construction, and project closeout. Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 is a plus.
• Experience supporting research laboratories, advanced manufacturing, industrial facilities, semiconductor, accelerator, or other highly technical infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Omniverse, Blender, or other visualization tools is a plus.
• Experience with Navisworks TimeLiner or 4D construction sequencing is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and proactively identify issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across A&E firms, engineering teams, contractors, and executive stakeholders, and clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What You Can Expect from Us

• 100% Company-funded health insurance for employee
• Company funded Life Insurance and disability insurance
• 401k contribution. 100% up to 3% of compensation, plus 50% match between 3% and 5%. Immediately vested.
• Flexible Paid Time-Off, Sick leave and Company Holidays
• Company Paid Two-weeks Winter Break
• Flexible Hybrid Work Model
• Chef prepared Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at Palo Alto office

EEO Statement

xLight Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.