BIM Section Manager

HDR; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a BIM Section Manager in the United States with extensive experience in digital design and delivery. You will lead a BIM team, author designs, and coordinate with project engineers and clients to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

This role emphasizes leadership, 3D coordination, standards compliance, and proactive project management across disciplines, reflecting HDR’s employee‑ownership culture and service‑line collaboration.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5+ years digital delivery (model management).
• Understanding of building systems and discipline relations.
• Strong 3D design software, document management, and 3D coordination skills.
• Excel and communication tools proficiency; client service and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Create designs independently under broad direction from Project Engineer/PM.
• Direct preparation of drawings by BIM Technicians and supervise BIM staff.
• Complete projects with distinctive design features beyond precedents.
• Collaborate with clients or contractor representatives as needed.
• Oversee BIM section operations: staff development, morale, and quality control.
• Balance production work with management responsibilities.
• Lead staff and coordinate services with other sections.
• Ensure proactive project management planning, organization and evaluation.
• Implement and support company policy and training needs.
• Train, develop and manage technical personnel.

Skills

BIM authoring

Model management

3D design tools

Client communication

Staff supervision

Project management

MS Office

Analytical skills

Leadership

Discipline knowledge

Education

Technical degree

Engineering/Architecture degree

Tools

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?

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 Section Manager, we'll count on you to:

• 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 of lesser experience, or take direct supervisory responsibility for BIM staff as needed\
• Complete projects with distinctive design features that differ significantly from BIM Technician precedents as needed
• 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
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel

At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 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

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‑South Dakota‑Sioux Falls

Other Locations: United States‑North Dakota‑Bismarck, United States‑Wyoming‑Gillette, United States‑North Dakota‑Fargo, United States‑South Dakota‑Rapid City, United States‑Wyoming‑Lander, United States‑Wyoming‑Cheyenne

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Water Treatment

Job Posting: Aug 17, 2026

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