BIM Section Lead: Design, Coordination & Team Growth

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a BIM Section Manager to lead the BIM group, creating designs under broad direction and supervising technicians on diverse projects. You will manage staff, ensure project delivery, and coordinate with clients and contractors as needed.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, client service, and advanced knowledge of 3D design software, coordination tools, and document management. HDR values inclusion, employee ownership, and collaborative problem-solving across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 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.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential.
• Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work.
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Create designs independently under broad direction from the Project Engineer or Project Manager on various design projects.
• Direct preparation of drawings by other BIM Technicians or supervise BIM staff as needed.
• Complete projects with distinctive design features that differ from BIM Technician precedents.
• Work with clients or contractor representatives as needed.
• Take responsibility for operations within the BIM section including staff development, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Take administrative responsibility for staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Plan, organize, control and evaluate all work through proactive project management systems.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel.

Skills

BIM design & delivery

3D design software

3D coordination tools

Client service & communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Project organization

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

BIM/Digital delivery experience

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Document management

MS Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a BIM Section Manager to lead the BIM group, creating designs under broad direction and supervising technicians on diverse projects. You will manage staff, ensure project delivery, and coordinate with clients and contractors as needed.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, client service, and advanced knowledge of 3D design software, coordination tools, and document management. HDR values inclusion, employee ownership, and collaborative problem-solving across disciplines.