Intelligent Modeling Lead - CADD/BIM

CDM Smith; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an Intelligent Modeling Coordinator to lead cross-discipline BIM efforts for transit and multimodal projects. The role focuses on coordinating models across architecture, vertical structures, transportation structures, roadway design, and MEP into a single federated model.

You will run clash detection in Navisworks, establish CADD/BIM standards, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and subconsultants to meet deliverable requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with vocational CADD training.
• 12 years of related experience in intelligent modeling for transit/multimodal projects.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Cross-discipline coordination across architecture, structures, and MEP for federated models.
• Run Navisworks clash detection and lead resolution across disciplines.
• Establish and enforce CADD/BIM standards and workflows.
• Mentor production staff and provide design sketches for deliverables.
• Interface with clients, agencies, and subconsultants on model requirements.

Skills

Cross-discipline coordination

Agency standards

Software fluency

Communication skills

Team mentorship

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Bentley OpenRoads

ProjectWise

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an Intelligent Modeling Coordinator to lead cross-discipline BIM efforts for transit and multimodal projects. The role focuses on coordinating models across architecture, vertical structures, transportation structures, roadway design, and MEP into a single federated model.

You will run clash detection in Navisworks, establish CADD/BIM standards, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and subconsultants to meet deliverable requirements.