BIM Model Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a BIM Model Coordinator in Kansas City, MO. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you will help design critical infrastructure for the digital age.

Your responsibilities include managing the digital model environment, assisting in project teams, and ensuring quality control through effective communication. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in Autodesk Forma and related software.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Forma and BIM automation tools is preferred.
• Experience with clash detection software and procedures is important.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the digital model environment for projects.
• Work with Digital Delivery Leads to execute digital deliverables.
• Host Digital Delivery coordination meetings for quality control.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Technical qualification with 3D design software

Tools

Autodesk Forma

Clash detection software

BIM automation tools

Microsoft Office

Google products

Newforma

ProjectWise

Procore

Job description

BIM Model Coordinator

As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high‑performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management of the digital model environment and deliverables for an entire project
• Have an understanding of how all disciplines interact and how construction documents are produced
• Work directly with more advanced Digital Delivery Leads to execute the digital deliverables outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP)
• Begin the project initiation procedure, establishing the server infrastructure, discipline models, and digital deliverables outlined in the project scope
• Execute the digital deliverables and support the production team throughout the project duration
• Provide technical support while communicating the deliverable schedule to the project team
• Maintain quality, monitoring the model health and coordination processes from the planning phase through issue of construction documents
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP)
• Establish the document management system and maintain the server infrastructure for multi‑discipline projects
• Ensure the team has the appropriate software, versions, access, and training needed to execute the project requirements
• Generate and maintain model setup including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match‑lines, views, sheets, and general models to accommodate the disciplines and project requirements
• Monitor and maintain company standards and model health
• Host Digital Delivery coordination meetings with the project team to ensure optimal quality control through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
• Communicate, coordinate, and compile all project digital deliverables and exchange process at predetermined milestones
• Project archiving at submittals and closeout
• Engage in close and effective communication and presentations with HDR management, production staff, and clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Forma (formerly ACC)
• Experience with clash detection software and procedures
• Experience with BIM automation tools and procedures
• Experience with Microsoft and Google products
• Experience with Newforma, ProjectWise, Procore, and similar software
• Strong organization and time management skills
• A collaborative, team‑minded character

Required Qualifications

• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
• Basic understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

E‑E‑O Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Primary Location

United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Other Locations

United States-Missouri-St Louis

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Digital