Design Manager / Architectural Lead

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a BIM-focused Drafter/Designer (3–5+ yrs) ready to move into management for a forward-thinking US construction firm in Gary, IN. Lead BIM with Revit, support digital workflows on landmark projects, and work across engineering, design, and fabrication teams.

You will drive innovation and digital construction adoption, coordinating model validation, clash detection, and fabrication alignment on complex projects such as stadiums, hospitals, airports, and data

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in BIM, digital construction, or 3D modelling.
• Strong Revit proficiency; Navisworks/Rhino/Grasshopper experience desirable.
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Technology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage BIM models in Revit for major projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate BIM workflows.
• Support digital fabrication and model-to-production alignment.
• Drive innovation, coordination, clash detection, and model validation.

Skills

BIM

Revit

Navisworks

Rhino/Grasshopper

3D modelling

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Rhino/Grasshopper

Inventor

SolidWorks

CAM tools

Job description

Are you a Drafter or Designer (BIM) with Revit working who wants to move into management for a supportive company who want help your career and your progression in digital construction?

Do you want to make your first steps as a small team manager with a forward-thinking construction company known for delivering large-scale, high-profile projects including stadiums, hospitals, airports and data centres and who push for smarter and more efficient project delivery?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected, employee-focused organisation that places strong emphasis on wellbeing, long-term career development, and ownership through an ESOP structure. You will play a key role in advancing BIM capabilities across complex projects, helping integrate digital workflows with real-world construction and fabrication processes.

You’ll be someone who enjoys working at the intersection of design, technology, and construction, bringing innovative thinking while influencing teams to adopt modern, efficient BIM and digital fabrication practices and ideally someone who wants to remain somewhere long term and build lasting professional relationships with their colleagues and peers.

This is great opportunity to plant and progress your career in a top-tier employee-focused construction firm working on some truly innovative and exciting projects.

The Role:

• Develop and manage BIM models in Revit, supporting coordination and delivery across major construction projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate BIM workflows and improve project execution.
• Support digital fabrication and model-to-production alignment, applying knowledge of tolerances and sequencing.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement, including coordination, clash detection, and model validation using tools like Navisworks.

The Person:

• 3-5+ years of experience in BIM, digital construction, or 3D modelling within construction or manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency in Revit, with additional experience in Navisworks, Rhino/Grasshopper, Inventor, SolidWorks, or CAM tools desirable.
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Technology, or related field with understanding of parametric design and construction processes.
• Innovative mindset with strong communication skills and the ability to drive adoption of new digital workflows.

REF: INDTOM

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.