CADD Manager/BIM Coordinator-Transit & Multimodal Design

CDM Smith; Kaneohe (HI); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Intelligent Modeling Coordinator to lead cross-discipline coordination on transit and multimodal projects. You will unify architectural, structural, roadway, and MEP models into a single federated, clash-checked deliverable throughout the project lifecycle.

You will enforce BIM/CADD standards, mentor staff across offices, and coordinate with clients and agencies to meet model deliverable requirements and data handoffs. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with vocational technical training in CADD drafting or intelligent modeling.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Cross-discipline coordination to integrate intelligent models across architecture, vertical structures, transportation structures, roadway design, and MEP.
• Runs clash detection in Navisworks and leads resolution across disciplines.
• Establishes and enforces CADD/BIM standards and workflows across offices.
• Mentors production staff and provides design sketches for finished drawings.
• Interfaces with clients, agencies, and subconsultants on model deliverable requirements.

Skills

Cross-discipline coordination

Model coordination & clash detection

Standards & governance

Mentorship & guidance

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Civil 3D / AutoCAD / Revit / Navisworks

Bentley (OpenRoads/OpenRail)

Job description

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Job Description

*This position can be based in any of our US based CDM Smith offices.

With high-level goals provided, prepares basic to highly complex intelligent models, details, and/or general arrangement drawings through proper translation of level of design (LOD); prepares drawings and sketches of unusual, complex, or original designs requiring the application of predominantly practical engineering knowledge. On transit and multimodal projects, coordinates and integrates intelligent models across all design disciplines — architecture, vertical structures, transportation structures, roadway design, and MEP — into federated, clash-checked, deliverable-ready models.

• 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 rather than in late-stage design or construction.

• Standards & governance — Establishes, documents, and enforces CADD/BIM standards, templates, and workflows across offices, built on the Autodesk stack and compliant with governing transit agency and DOT design criteria.

• Mentorship & guidance — Provides lower-level modeling personnel with design sketches for preparation of finished design drawings and general layouts, and guidance in refining technical requirements; mentors and trains production staff across offices to build a repeatable, institutional capability.

• Acts as Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for basic to highly complex projects during the project lifecycle to ensure coordination between the design team.

• Performs crosscheck of drawings to ensure consistency of drawings, cross sections, section placement, and layering guidelines, and adherence to the firm’s Q/QC standards.

• Performs CADD/technical support tasks such as verifying intelligent model integrity, managing model health and versioning, and maintaining interoperability across the Autodesk toolset (and Bentley where projects require it).

• Reviews manufacturers’ or fabricators’ prints for aid in design documents.

• Determines material needs and performs necessary calculations using accepted formulas and references per the firm’s standards.

• Establishes design criteria for assigned phases of a project requiring the application of engineering principles, material properties, and familiarity with construction, installation, and maintenance procedures.

• Provides general conceptual input to projects during the planning stages and supports or leads field assignments as required.

• Develops BIM Execution Plans, contributes to model-based deliverable scoping, and advises pursuit teams on integration approach, LOD, and production level of effort (LOE).

• Interfaces with clients, agencies, and subconsultants on model deliverable requirements, coordination expectations, and data handoff standards.

• Performs related fundamental engineering support tasks such as plotting drawings, preparing transmittals and overnight packages, file management, filing and distributing prints, assisting in simple design calculations, and coordinating specifications with drawings.

• Performs other duties as required.

Skills & Abilities

• Cross-discipline coordination — Demonstrated ability to coordinate intelligent models across multiple design disciplines — architecture, vertical structures, transportation structures, roadway design, and MEP. This is the central skill for the role.

• Agency & DOT standards — Strong working knowledge of transit agency design standards and DOT design standards, and the ability to build and enforce CADD/BIM standards that comply with them.

• Software fluency — Advanced working knowledge of intelligent modeling / CADD drafting commands and solid working knowledge of intelligent modeling technologies, with expert‑level fluency in the Autodesk stack (Civil 3D / AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks) as the primary production and coordination environment.

• Good communication skills with strict attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to be a flexible team player who adapts to changing requirements.

• Ability to train, mentor, and influence production staff across geographies and offices.

• Software experience in the use of Microsoft Office for design‑related tasks.

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 specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Transit project experience — Experience on transit‑specific projects (BRT, LRT/rail, station and platform design, transit facilities).

• Agency & DOT standards — Direct familiarity with specific transit agency and DOT CADD/BIM standards and deliverable requirements (e.g., MARTA, MBTA, MTA, DART, CTA, and state DOTs such as GDOT, Caltrans, IDOT, TDOT, PennDOT).

• Bentley cross‑platform capability — Working knowledge of the Bentley stack (MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer) for projects and agencies that mandate it — a strong bonus, not a substitute for Autodesk fluency.

• Experience authoring BIM Execution Plans and model‑based deliverable scoping.

• Working knowledge of related tools and data‑management platforms (Synchro, Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360, ProjectWise).

• Prior role as a firm‑or region‑wide CADD/BIM resource supporting multiple offices.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating intelligent models across multiple disciplines (architecture, vertical/transportation structures, roadway, and MEP) on transportation or multimodal projects.

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Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

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Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No‑We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H‑1B or TN Visas for this position

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Pay Range Max

USD $75.71

Pay Range Min

USD $45.87