Digital Delivery Lead - Transportation

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Digital Delivery Lead in Transportation to guide BIM and digital delivery across major projects. You will drive strategy, standardize workflows, and mentor a broad network of digital design leads while collaborating with area, regional, and global teams.

The role emphasizes data-rich, model-based outcomes, coordination across disciplines, and adoption of advanced BIM techniques to improve project delivery and client value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher technical degree; relevant BIM/digital delivery experience preferred.
• 5+ years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5+ years digital delivery (model management) experience.
• Advanced knowledge of BIM workflows, model governance and CDE practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Area Transportation digital delivery practice by setting strategy and accelerating adoption across projects.
• Define BIM scope and fees with Project Managers; develop and apply BIM Execution Plans and project standards.
• Serve as BIM/digital delivery lead on major projects; coordinate with BIM and digital design leads to maintain standards.
• Standardize BIM, CDE, QA/QC, and model governance to improve consistency and reduce rework.
• Develop and mentor a network of digital design leads; create career development pathways.
• Incorporate advanced BIM uses (3D coordination, 4D/5D, digital twins, asset management) into project delivery.

Skills

BIM leadership

Digital delivery

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Civil 3D

Revit

OpenRoads Designer

Navisworks

BIM 360

Forma

Bentley iTwins

Job description

Digital Delivery Lead - Transportation - ( 197516 )

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?

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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 transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you’re modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR is transforming the way transportation infrastructure is planned, designed, coordinated, and delivered through model-based workflows, advanced BIM uses, and scalable digital delivery standards. As the Digital Delivery Lead, you will help shape that transformation by leading area digital delivery strategy, supporting pursuit and project planning, and serving as a hands‑on BIM and digital delivery leader for major transportation projects and programs.

This role blends strategy, delivery, innovation, and people leadership. You will partner with project managers, technical teams, area leaders, and regional and global digital delivery leaders to standardize workflows, strengthen CDE and model governance, develop training and best practices, grow digital delivery capability, and help teams deliver more coordinated, reliable, data‑rich project outcomes.

Digital Delivery Lead

We’ll count on you to:

• Lead the Area Transportation digital delivery practice by setting strategy, accelerating adoption, and helping project teams deliver more coordinated, data‑rich, model-based outcomes.
• Partner with Project Managers throughout marketing, proposals, planning, and delivery to define BIM scope and fees, develop and apply BIM Execution Plans, and execute model-based project standards and protocols across disciplines, clients, and delivery partners.
• Serve as the BIM/digital delivery lead on major projects while providing regular coordination, guidance, and check‑ins with BIM and digital design leads across other Area transportation projects to support consistent standards, resolve delivery issues, and share best practices.
• Standardize BIM, CDE, QA/QC, and model governance practices to improve consistency, reduce rework, and strengthen confidence in model-based deliverables.
• Develop, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary network of digital design leads and BIM managers, creating clear expectations, shared practices, and career development pathways.
• Integrate advanced BIM uses such as 3D coordination/clash detection, 4D phasing, 5D estimating, digital twins, and digital asset management into project delivery.
• Collaborate with Area, regional, and global leadership to align digital delivery strategy, establish consistent standards, share best practices, influence tool and workflow decisions, and support scalable adoption across transportation projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of transportation infrastructure experience, including BIM/VDC leadership on complex roadway, rail, bridge, or linear infrastructure programs.
• Experience with Civil 3D, Revit, OpenRoads Designer, Navisworks, BIM 360/Forma, Bentley Infrastructure Cloud/iTwins, Synchro, or similar platforms.
• Experience implementing advanced BIM uses such as clash detection, 4D phasing, model health assessments, XR, digital twins, GIS+BIM integration, and asset management.
• Familiarity with ProjectWise/Forma CDE workflows, CAD standards/workspaces, ISO 19650 principles, reality capture, and existing‑conditions data integration.
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid‑Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area
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This position is subject to a governmental background check.

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 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.

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.

Other Locations

United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Maryland-Fulton

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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