BIM Project Manager

TP Mechanical; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TP Mechanical in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Strategic BIM Lead to guide coordination across Mechanical, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal. You will lead BIM leads, manage schedules, maintain quality, and ensure deliverables align with project goals from kickoff through completion.

The role requires 5–8 years of BIM coordination experience, strong leadership, exceptional communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years BIM coordination experience across multiple disciplines or projects
• Experience leading coordination meetings independently with GC or trades
• Experience facilitating coordination meetings and building relationships with stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage priorities, make independent decisions, drive outcomes
• People management experience: mentoring or developing team members
• Working knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal systems and coordination practices

Responsibilities

• Own coordination outcomes across all assigned projects.
• Ensure milestones and deliverables are completed on time and meet client expectations.
• Maintain visibility into project status, risks, and resource needs.
• Lead multi-trade coordination across Mechanical, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal teams.
• Provide leadership to BIM Leads and support development.

Skills

BIM Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Decision Making

Education

High School or GED

Trade School

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Position Summary

Strategic leader responsible a portfolio of BIM coordination projects, ensuring teams, schedules, quality standards, and project deliverables remain aligned from kickoff through completion. This role is responsible for leading BIM coordination efforts across Mechanical, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal disciplines while providing direct leadership and development to BIM Leads. Represents TP Mechanical Contractors in a professional manner.

Lead Project Delivery

• Own coordination outcomes across all assigned projects.
• Ensure coordination milestones and project deliverables are completed on time and meet client expectations.
• Maintain visibility into project status, risks, and resource needs across your portfolio.
• Partner closely with Project Coordinators and project teams to keep coordination efforts aligned with construction and fabrication schedules.
• Serve as the escalation point for project challenges requiring leadership intervention.

Drive Cross-Discipline Collaboration

• Lead and facilitate multi-trade coordination efforts involving Mechanical, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal teams.
• Foster collaboration among BIM Leads to ensure problems are solved collectively and efficiently.
• Resolve coordination conflicts, trade sequencing concerns, and constructability challenges.
• Serve as the primary coordination contact for general contractors, project stakeholders, and external trade partners.

Manage Resources & Workload

• Allocate BIM resources across multiple projects based on business priorities and project demands.
• Identify staffing gaps, workload constraints, and scheduling risks before they impact project performance.
• Collaborate with the VDC Director to forecast future staffing and capacity needs.
• Balance competing priorities while ensuring teams remain focused on critical project milestones.

Own Schedule & Risk Management

• Monitor project coordination schedules against client and contractor milestones.
• Anticipate and proactively address risks related to design changes, RFIs, addenda, and project sequencing.
• Escalate concerns with recommended solutions and recovery plans.
• Help drive accountability and execution across assigned BIM teams.

Champion Quality & Standards

• Ensure all project deliverables meet TP Mechanical's BIM standards and quality expectations.
• Promote consistency in coordination processes across all assigned projects.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and incorporate lessons learned into future work.
• Support strong communication between field, fabrication, and BIM teams to improve project outcomes.
• Reduce project risk through proactive planning and communication.

Develop High-Performing Teams

• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and performance management for BIM Leads.
• Support employee growth through mentoring, development planning, and succession planning.
• Identify future leadership talent and help build the next generation of BIM leaders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

Experience/Qualifications Required:

• 5-8 years BIM coordination experience (modeling experience – not just running coordination meetings), with demonstrated ability across multiple disciplines or projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience leading coordination meetings independently, with GC or trade partners.
• Experience facilitating coordination meetings and building effective working relationships with project stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage priorities, make independent decisions, and drive project outcomes.
• People management experience- leading, mentoring, or developing team members.
• Working knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal systems and coordination practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading BIM Leads, coordinators, or project-based teams.
• Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar BIM technologies.
• Experience working within self-perform mechanical contracting environments.
• Understanding of fabrication-driven construction workflows..

Required Job Skills

• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to manage, lead, motivate and discipline.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Maintain strong client-relationship.
• Autonomous decision-making

Education Requirements

• High School or GED Equivalent.
• Trade School a plus.

Special Requirements

• OSHA 30 certification required prior to start date.
• Must be able to travel to and from meeting that might occur on construction site.