Digital Delivery Lead

HDR; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Digital Delivery Lead to drive BIM authoring and model management across complex projects. You will lead the digital delivery team, coordinate across disciplines, and ensure high-quality digital deliverables through the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include developing the Digital Delivery Plan, overseeing model health, coordinating with project managers, and mentoring staff while maintaining standards and documentation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years in digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years in digital delivery (model management).
• Comprehensive understanding of discipline relations and building systems.
• Advanced 3D design software and document management infrastructure skills.
• Advanced 3D coordination tools and MS Office proficiency.
• Familiar with industry standards, discipline codes, and specifications.
• Knowledge of automation and programming for efficiencies.
• Experience with BIM add-ins and content management concepts.
• Strong client service, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for the Digital Delivery Coordinators and manage the digital model environment.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to develop the Digital Delivery Plan and project initiation procedure.
• Execute digital deliverables and support production teams through project lifecycle.
• Monitor model health and coordination processes from planning to construction documents.
• Host Digital Delivery coordination meetings with HDR's Digital Design team.
• Maintain document management system and server infrastructure.
• Ensure software versions and access, and train team members.
• Generate and maintain model setup and project information.
• Communicate deliverable schedules to the project team.
• Project archiving at submittals and closeout.
• Mentor staff and provide guidance to Project Managers.
• Engage with other Digital Delivery Leads for support.
• Oversee development and maintenance of Digital Delivery Plan (DDP).

Skills

Digital design

Model management

3D coordination

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

3D design software

Document management

Microsoft Office

3D coordination tools

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Digital Delivery Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Provide direction for the Digital Delivery Coordinators and Specialists, along with managing the digital model environment and deliverables at the project level
• Possess an advanced understanding of how all disciplines interact and construction documents are produced
• Work directly with the Project Manager to assist the Coordinators and Specialists to generate and maintain the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project initiation procedure, establishing the server infrastructure, discipline models, and digital deliverables outlined in the project scope
• Execute digital deliverables and supporting production teams throughout the complete lifecycle of projects
• Provide technical support, while communicating the deliverable schedule to the project team
• To maintain quality, this individual will monitor the model health and coordination processes of the project, from the planning phase thru issue of construction documents
• Execute these tasks autonomously and also mentor and provide guidance to other team members
• Oversee and contribute to the development and maintenance of the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP)
• Monitor and oversee the establishment of the document management system and help maintain the server infrastructure for multi-discipline projects
• Ensure the team has the appropriate software, versions, access, and training needed to execute the project requirements
• Generate and maintain model setup including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, sheets, and general models, to accommodate the disciplines and project requirements
• Monitor and maintain company standards and model health
• Host Digital Delivery coordination meetings with the Digital Design team to ensure optimal quality control through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
• Communicate, coordinate, and compile all project digital deliverables and exchange process at predetermined milestones
• Project archiving at submittals and closeout
• Engage in close and effective communication and presentations with HDR management, production staff, and clients
• Mentor staff to help develop their skillsets
• Provide guidance for Project Managers to support project needs
• Engage with other Digital Delivery Leads to provide support and guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management certification (CAPM, PMP, etc.)
• Experience supervising a team of digital designers and/or model managers
• Experience with large projects in mission critical markets
• Experience working with teams in different parts of the world

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management) experience
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies
• Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications
• Familiar with content creation and management concepts
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential
• Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Kansas-Overland Park

Other Locations: United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Kansas-Wichita, United States-Missouri-Springfield

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Digital

Job Posting: Oct 14, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affinitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.