Intelligent Modeling Lead—CADD/BIM

CDM Smith; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Intelligent Modeling Coordinator to support transit and multimodal projects from US offices. The role emphasizes cross-discipline coordination, model coordination and clash detection, and governance of CADD/BIM standards across teams.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and agencies, and ensure interoperable deliverables using Autodesk and Bentley tools. Strong communication and design-sense are essential.

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

Responsibilities

• Cross-discipline coordination — coordinates deliverables across architecture, vertical structures, transportation structures, roadway design, and MEP.
• Model coordination & clash detection — runs clash detection in Navisworks and leads resolution across disciplines.
• Standards & governance — establishes, documents and enforces CADD/BIM standards across offices.
• Mentorship & guidance — mentors production staff and guides design staff across offices.
• Interfaces with clients, agencies, and subconsultants on model deliverable requirements and data handoff standards.
• Performs CADD/technical support tasks such as plotting drawings and managing file versions.

Skills

Cross-discipline coordination

Agency & DOT standards

Software fluency

Communication skills

Mentorship & training

Education

High School diploma with vocational CADD/intelligent modeling training

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Bentley OpenRoads

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Intelligent Modeling Coordinator to support transit and multimodal projects from US offices. The role emphasizes cross-discipline coordination, model coordination and clash detection, and governance of CADD/BIM standards across teams.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and agencies, and ensure interoperable deliverables using Autodesk and Bentley tools. Strong communication and design-sense are essential.