CADD/BIM Lead — Intelligent Modeling for Transit

CDM Smith; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a proficient BIM/CADD Coordinator to lead cross-discipline modeling for transit and multimodal projects. You will coordinate architectures, structures, roadways, and MEP into federated models, ensure clash detection, and enforce BIM standards across offices.

The role emphasizes mentorship, client interface, and delivering compliant design documents while supporting ongoing project coordination and quality control.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with vocational CADD drafting training.
• 12 years of related experience in BIM/CADD environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-disciplinary intelligent models across architecture, vertical structures, transportation structures, roadway design, and MEP.
• Run clash detection in Navisworks and lead resolution across disciplines.
• Establish and enforce CADD/BIM standards and workflows grounded in Autodesk and Bentley toolsets.
• Mentor and train production staff across offices to build repeatable capabilities.
• Interfaces with clients, agencies, and subconsultants on model deliverable requirements and data handoff standards.
• Perform design calculations, prepare drawings, and maintain interoperability across the Autodesk/Bentley ecosystem.

Skills

Cross-discipline coordination

Agency & DOT standards

Software fluency

Attention to detail

Mentorship & training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational CADD training

12 years of related experience

Tools

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Bentley OpenRoads/OpenRoads Designer

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a proficient BIM/CADD Coordinator to lead cross-discipline modeling for transit and multimodal projects. You will coordinate architectures, structures, roadways, and MEP into federated models, ensure clash detection, and enforce BIM standards across offices.

The role emphasizes mentorship, client interface, and delivering compliant design documents while supporting ongoing project coordination and quality control.