Intelligent Modeling Lead – Transit & BIM

CDM Smith; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a skilled Intelligent Modeling Coordinator to prepare complex models and integrated deliverables for transit/multimodal projects. You will coordinate across architecture, structures, roadways and MEP, ensuring federated, clash-checked results.

The role requires expertise in Autodesk/Navisworks/Civil 3D, with strong mentoring skills and attention to design standards. Office-based with travel across US offices is common.

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.

Responsibilities

• Cross-discipline coordination — Serves as the firm's go-to Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for transit and multimodal projects, coordinating deliverables across architecture, vertical structures, transportation structures, roadway design, and MEP into a single federated, clash-checked model throughout the project lifecycle.
• Model coordination & clash detection — Runs clash detection in Navisworks and leads resolution across disciplines, catching conflicts early.
• Standards & governance — Establishes, documents, and enforces CADD/BIM standards, templates, and workflows across offices, built on the Autodesk stack.
• Mentorship & guidance — Provides lower-level modeling personnel with design sketches and guidance; mentors production staff across offices.
• Acts as Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for basic to highly complex projects during the project lifecycle to ensure coordination between the design team.
• Performs crosscheck of drawings to ensure consistency of drawings, cross sections, and layering guidelines.
• Performs CADD/technical support tasks such as verifying model integrity and maintaining interoperability across Autodesk toolset.
• Reviews manufacturers' or fabricators' prints for aid in design documents.
• Determines material needs and performs calculations per firm standards.
• Establishes design criteria for assigned phases of a project.
• Provides conceptual input to projects and supports field assignments.
• Develops BIM Execution Plans and advises on integration approach.
• Interfaces with clients, agencies, and subconsultants on model deliverable requirements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Cross-discipline coordination

DOT standards

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Detail-oriented

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a skilled Intelligent Modeling Coordinator to prepare complex models and integrated deliverables for transit/multimodal projects. You will coordinate across architecture, structures, roadways and MEP, ensuring federated, clash-checked results.

The role requires expertise in Autodesk/Navisworks/Civil 3D, with strong mentoring skills and attention to design standards. Office-based with travel across US offices is common.