CADD/BIM Modeling Lead – Transit & Multimodal

CDM Smith; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Intelligent Modeling Coordinator to lead cross-discipline model coordination across architecture, structures, transportation, roadway design, and MEP. You will drive clash detection, enforce BIM standards, and mentor staff on Autodesk and Bentley tools.

Travel to client sites and offices may be required; the role supports design teams through the project lifecycle. A strong background in CADD, intelligent modeling, and DOT standards is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with vocational technical training in basic CADD drafting technology and intelligent modeling.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on duties and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Cross-discipline coordination — Serves as the firm's go-to Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for transit and multimodal projects, coordinating deliverables across architecture, vertical structures, transportation structures, roadway design, and MEP into a single federated, clash-checked model throughout the project lifecycle.
• Model coordination & clash detection — Runs clash detection in Navisworks and leads resolution across disciplines, catching conflicts early.
• Standards & governance — Establishes, documents, and enforces CADD/BIM standards, templates, and workflows across offices, built on the Autodesk stack.
• Mentorship & guidance — Provides lower-level modeling personnel with design sketches and guidance; mentors production staff across geographies.
• Acts as Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for project lifecycle to ensure coordination between the design team.
• Performs crosscheck of drawings for consistency and adherence to QC standards.
• Performs CADD/technical tasks and ensures interoperability across Autodesk and Bentley tools.
• Reviews manufacturers' or fabricators' prints for aid in design documents.
• Develops BIM Execution Plans and model-based deliverable scoping.
• Interfaces with clients, agencies, and subconsultants on requirements and data handoff standards.

Skills

Cross-discipline coordination

Agency & DOT standards

Software fluency

Communication

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

12 years related experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

12 years related experience

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Bentley MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Intelligent Modeling Coordinator to lead cross-discipline model coordination across architecture, structures, transportation, roadway design, and MEP. You will drive clash detection, enforce BIM standards, and mentor staff on Autodesk and Bentley tools.

Travel to client sites and offices may be required; the role supports design teams through the project lifecycle. A strong background in CADD, intelligent modeling, and DOT standards is essential.