Intelligent Modeling Lead — Transit & Multimodal CAD/BIM

CDM Smith; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for transit and multimodal projects. You will coordinate intelligent models across architecture, vertical structures, transportation structures, roadway design, and MEP to deliver a single federated, clash-checked model.

Responsibilities include running Navisworks clash detection, enforcing CAD/BIM standards, mentoring staff, and developing BIM Execution Plans to guide project scope and data handoff. Travel may be required.

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.
• Mentorship & guidance — Provides lower-level modeling personnel with design sketches and guides 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.
• Reviews manufacturers' or fabricators' prints for aid in design documents.
• Establishes design criteria for assigned phases and supports field assignments.
• Develops BIM Execution Plans and advises pursuit teams on LOE.

Skills

Cross-discipline coordination

Agency & DOT standards

Software fluency

Good communication

Flexible team player

Mentor production staff

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Bentley OpenRoads

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for transit and multimodal projects. You will coordinate intelligent models across architecture, vertical structures, transportation structures, roadway design, and MEP to deliver a single federated, clash-checked model.

Responsibilities include running Navisworks clash detection, enforcing CAD/BIM standards, mentoring staff, and developing BIM Execution Plans to guide project scope and data handoff. Travel may be required.