Intelligent Modeling Lead — Transit & BIM Coordination

CDM Smith; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Intelligent Modeling Coordinator in the United States to lead cross-discipline model integration for transit and multimodal projects. You will coordinate architecture, structural, roadway, and MEP models into a federated, clash-checked deliverable, ensuring design consistency across offices.

Responsibilities include running clash detection, enforcing BIM standards, mentoring staff, and developing BIM Execution Plans.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with vocational 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 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.
• Standards & governance — Establishes, documents, and enforces CADD/BIM standards, templates, and workflows across offices.
• Mentorship & guidance — Provides lower-level modeling personnel with design sketches and guidance; mentors production staff across offices.
• Acts as Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for projects to ensure coordination between the design team.
• Performs crosscheck of drawings for consistency with guidelines and QC standards.
• CADD/technical support tasks like verifying model integrity and maintaining interoperability across Autodesk/Bentley tools.
• Reviews manufacturers' or fabricators' prints for design aid.
• Determines material needs and performs calculations per firm standards.
• Develops design criteria for project phases and supports field assignments.
• Develops BIM Execution Plans and guides model-based deliverables.
• Interfaces with clients, agencies, and subconsultants on model delivery requirements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Cross-discipline coordination

Agency & DOT standards

Software fluency

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Production staff training

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with vocational training

12 years of related experience

Tools

Navisworks

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Revit

Bentley OpenRoads/OpenRoads Designer

Microsoft Office

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Intelligent Modeling Coordinator in the United States to lead cross-discipline model integration for transit and multimodal projects. You will coordinate architecture, structural, roadway, and MEP models into a federated, clash-checked deliverable, ensuring design consistency across offices.

Responsibilities include running clash detection, enforcing BIM standards, mentoring staff, and developing BIM Execution Plans.