BIM Model Manager

HDR; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 91,287 - 130,410; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR in Minnesota seeks a BIM Model Manager to lead the digital modeling for projects and to implement the Digital Delivery Plan. You will coordinate with project teams, establish server infrastructure, and ensure model health through design reviews and 3D coordination.

The role requires 5+ years in digital design (BIM) and 3+ years in digital delivery. Strong communication, client service, and knowledge of industry standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) experience.
• Minimum 3 years digital delivery (model management) experience.
• Strong understanding of discipline relations and building systems.
• Advanced skills in 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Proficiency with 3D coordination tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the digital model environment and deliverables for an entire project.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to generate and maintain the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP).
• Establish server infrastructure, discipline models, and digital deliverables per project scope.
• Execute digital deliverables and support production teams through project lifecycle.
• Maintain model health and coordinate reviews and 3D coordination processes.
• Host digital delivery coordination meetings and communicate deliverable schedules.
• Ensure team has software, versions, access, and training for project requirements.

Skills

BIM element authoring

Model management

Discipline coordination

3D design software

Document management

3D Coordination tools

MS Office

Communication

Industry standards & codes

Automation basics

Add-ins & supporting apps

Content creation & management

Client service & presentation

Education

Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience

Tools

BIM software (Revit)

Navisworks

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?

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 the BIM Model Manager, you will have the opportunity 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing and using automation software products and procedures for design
• Experience in development and management of diverse teams
• Preference given to local candidates

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

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Minnesota: $91,287 - $130,410

Primary Location:United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Other Locations:United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Minnesota-St. Paul Industry:Building Engineering Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Digital Job Posting:Jul 15, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.