Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Manager

Denver International Airport - City & County of Denver Dept of Aviation; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-long pension

457B Retirement Plan

PTO + holidays

Health, dental & vision plans

Job summary

Denver International Airport (DEN) is seeking a Building Information Modeling Project Manager to develop and implement industry standards for BIM/CIM across horizontal projects. You will support the Horizontal BIM/CIM team and report to the DEN Senior BIM Project Manager, guiding design reviews, workflows, and quality control.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field and at least 3 years in digital facilities, with strong Civil 3D and Autodesk tools expertise, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional level BIM/CIM experience on digital facilities projects.
• Driver’s license required and must be kept current.

Responsibilities

• Perform design review for horizontal construction projects at each phase (30/60/90/commissioning); ensure compliance with DEN standards and FAA requirements.
• Review Design Standards Manual annually and provide input for revisions.
• Attend staff meetings, planning groups, and events requiring DEN BIM expertise.
• Plan and conduct stakeholder meetings to communicate milestones and resolve issues.
• Analyze change requests; advise on schedule, cost, and resources; direct implementation of changes.
• Develop plans to ensure compliance with industry standards, FAA, and internal practices; manage risk and cost/benefit analyses.
• Ensure quality of deliverables and obtain user acceptance; perform project closure and lessons learned.
• Contribute to design, testing, modification, and implementation of new BIM/CIM content and align with DEN BIM vision.

Skills

Autodesk Civil 3D

BIM/CIM workflows

CAD/BIM standards

CDEs & collaboration

GIS integration

Team mentorship

Communication/facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/Engineering/CS

Tools

Autodesk Forma

BIM Collaborate Pro

InfraWorks

Navisworks

Civil 3D

Job description

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $100,000 - $128,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day, and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

In this position you can expect to work on site at least 3 days per week at Denver International Airport (8500 Pena Blvd., Denver, CO 80249).

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

We are seeking a Building Information Modeling Project Manager to serve as a technical expert by developing and implementing industry accepted standards and procedures for use of BIM/CIM (Building and/or Civil Information Modeling) applications and services. The position is a technical role supporting the Horizontal BIM/CIM team and reports to the DEN Senior BIM Project Manager.

Specifically, as the Building Information Modeling Project Manager, you will:

• Perform design review for horizontal construction projects at each phase of the design cycle (30,60, 90, commissioning). Ensure compliance with DEN's Design Standards Manual and FAA requirements. Provide feedback to the designer, contractor, and DEN project manager.
• Review the Design Standards Manual annually, or as required, and provide input on necessary revisions.
• Attend staff meetings, project update meetings, planning groups, and all events which require expertise in DEN's BIM program as assigned by the Senior BIM PM.
• Plan and conduct subject matter project meetings with stakeholders and project staff to communicate milestones and completion dates, provide technical advice and solutions, and resolve issues that arise during a project.
• Review and analyze project change requests and make recommendations related to the execution of these requests, taking into consideration the impact on the project schedule, cost, and resources; direct the implementation of changes to project deliverables, resources, timelines, or budget.
• Develop and implement plans to ensure compliance with industry standards, FAA, protocols, and established business practices; conduct risk and cost/benefit analyses, manage risk associated with projects, and devise strategies to deal with unexpected crises and unresolved risks.
• Ensure the quality of project deliverables and obtain user acceptance of completed products or services; perform project closure activities including release of contract and permanent staff from the project, and complete lessons learned and project implementation review of best practices.
• Participate in the design, testing, modification and implementation of new horizontal BIM/CIM content. Assist the horizontal BIM/CIM team in executing the DEN BIM vision as set by the DEN Asset Management Leadership.

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Advanced expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D, including design, implementation, administration, customization, and enterprise deployment of standards, templates, styles, label sets, code sets, and part catalogs.
• Deep understanding of civil engineering and infrastructure design workflows such as grading, corridors, alignments, profiles, utilities, pipe networks, airfield, transportation, and site development.
• Proven experience developing, governing, and enforcing CAD/BIM/CIM standards, best practices, quality control procedures, and digital delivery workflows across multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Common Data Environments (CDEs) and digital collaboration platforms (e.g., Autodesk Forma, BIM Collaborate Pro) and experience integrating Civil 3D with GIS, BIM, Asset Management, and Digital Twin systems.
• Effective trainer and mentor with experience supporting engineers, designers, consultants, and project teams, and proficiency reviewing and producing technical documentation, standards manuals, and implementation guides.
• Familiarity with broader Autodesk ecosystem tools, including InfraWorks, Recap, Navisworks, and Forma, and success collaborating with engineering consultants, contractors, airport authorities, government agencies, and asset management stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills with the ability to lead technical working groups, resolve complex technical issues, and drive innovation, continuous improvement, and consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional level experience working on multidisciplinary digital facilities and infrastructure, building information modeling, or civil information modeling projects.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education for all classifications. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Additional Information

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow/Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.