BIM Model Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced BIM Model Manager to lead the digital model environment and deliverables for large projects in our Chicago office. You will drive 3D coordination, document management, and digital delivery alongside project teams and managers.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years in digital design and 3+ years in digital delivery, and strong communication skills to interface with clients and HDR leadership.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 3 years digital delivery (model management).
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and building systems.
• Advanced skills in 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skills in 3D coordination tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and communication tools.
• Familiar with industry standards, discipline codes, and specifications.
• Familiar with automation and programming applications for efficiencies.
• Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications.
• Familiar with content creation and management concepts.
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for technical support.

Responsibilities

• Manage the digital model environment and deliverables for an entire project.
• Understand how disciplines interact and how construction documents are produced.
• Work with the Project Manager to generate and maintain the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and deliverables.
• Initiate projects by establishing server infrastructure, discipline models, and digital deliverables.
• Execute digital deliverables and support production teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support and communicate the deliverable schedule to the team.
• Monitor model health and coordination processes from planning through construction documents.
• Provide guidance with minimal oversight to project team members.
• Develop and maintain the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP).
• Establish the document management system and server infrastructure for multi-discipline projects.
• Ensure the team has software, versions, access, and training needed.
• Generate and maintain model setup including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, and views.
• Monitor and maintain company standards and model health.
• Host Digital Delivery coordination meetings for quality control.
• Coordinate and compile all project digital deliverables at milestones.
• Archive projects at submittals and closeout.
• Communicate effectively with HDR management, production staff, and clients.

Skills

BIM element authoring

3D design software

3D coordination tools

Document management

Microsoft Office

Client communication

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

3D design software add-ins

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of BIM Model Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Manage the digital model environment and deliverables for an entire project
• Have an advanced understanding of how all disciplines interact and how construction documents are produced
• Work directly with the Project Manager to generate and maintain the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP), while managing the deliverables outlined within
• Begin the project initiation procedure, establishing the server infrastructure, discipline models, and digital deliverables outlined in the project scope
• Execute digital deliverables and support production teams throughout the complete lifecycle of projects
• Provide technical support, while communicating the deliverable schedule to the project team
• Maintain quality, this individual will monitor the model health and coordination processes of the project, from the planning phase thru issue of construction documents
• Execute these tasks with minimal oversight by the Digital Delivery Leads and provide guidance to project team members
• Develop and maintain 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

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 3 years digital delivery (model management) experience
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies
• Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications
• Familiar with content creation and management concepts
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Illinois-Chicago

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Aug 20, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. We’realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.