Mid-Atlantic Digital Delivery Lead (Building Engineering Services)

HDR; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a senior Digital Delivery Lead in the Mid-Atlantic region to guide multi‑discipline BIM projects from planning through closeout. You will mentor staff, coordinate digital delivery across disciplines, and drive standards, while maintaining robust model health and client communications.

You will collaborate with Project Managers and HDR leaders to optimize the Digital Delivery Plan, establish server infrastructure, and ensure timely, accurate digital deliverables for complex data

Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management) experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems.
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies.
• Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications.
• Familiar with content creation and management concepts.
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential.
• Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work.
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for the Digital Delivery Coordinators and Specialists, along with managing the digital model environment and deliverables at the project level.
• Possess an advanced understanding of how all disciplines interact and construction documents are produced.
• Work directly with the Project Manager to assist the Coordinators and Specialists to generate and maintain the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project initiation procedure, establishing the server infrastructure, discipline models, and digital deliverables outlined in the project scope.
• Execute digital deliverables and supporting production teams throughout the complete lifecycle of projects.
• Provide technical support, while communicating the deliverable schedule to the project team.
• To maintain quality, this individual will monitor the model health and coordination processes of the project, from the planning phase thru issue of construction documents.
• Execute these tasks autonomously and also mentor and provide guidance to other team members.
• Oversee and contribute to the development and maintenance of the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP).
• Monitor and oversee the establishment of the document management system and help maintain the server infrastructure for multi‑discipline projects.
• Ensure the team has the appropriate software, versions, access, and training needed to execute the project requirements.
• Generate and maintain model setup including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match‑lines, views, sheets, and general models, to accommodate the disciplines and project requirements.
• Monitor and maintain company standards and model health.
• Host Digital Delivery coordination meetings with the Digital Design team to ensure optimal quality control through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes.
• Communicate, coordinate, and compile all project digital deliverables and exchange process at predetermined milestones.
• Project archiving at submittals and closeout.
• Engage in close and effective communication and presentations with HDR management, production staff, and clients.
• Mentor staff to help develop their skillsets
• Provide guidance for Project Managers to support project needs
• Engage with other Digital Delivery Leads to provide support and guidance

Skills

BIM authoring

Model management

3D design software

3D Coordination tools

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organization skills

Client service

Planning

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Content management infrastructure

Job description

Role Overview

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you’re optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next‑generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for the Digital Delivery Coordinators and Specialists, along with managing the digital model environment and deliverables at the project level
• Possess an advanced understanding of how all disciplines interact and construction documents are produced
• Work directly with the Project Manager to assist the Coordinators and Specialists to generate and maintain the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project initiation procedure, establishing the server infrastructure, discipline models, and digital deliverables outlined in the project scope
• Execute digital deliverables and supporting production teams throughout the complete lifecycle of projects
• Provide technical support, while communicating the deliverable schedule to the project team
• To maintain quality, this individual will monitor the model health and coordination processes of the project, from the planning phase thru issue of construction documents
• Execute these tasks autonomously and also mentor and provide guidance to other team members
• Oversee and contribute to the development and maintenance of the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP)
• Monitor and oversee the establishment of the document management system and help maintain the server infrastructure for multi‑discipline projects
• Ensure the team has the appropriate software, versions, access, and training needed to execute the project requirements
• Generate and maintain model setup including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match‑lines, views, sheets, and general models, to accommodate the disciplines and project requirements
• Monitor and maintain company standards and model health
• Host Digital Delivery coordination meetings with the Digital Design team to ensure optimal quality control through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
• Communicate, coordinate, and compile all project digital deliverables and exchange process at predetermined milestones
• Project archiving at submittals and closeout
• Engage in close and effective communication and presentations with HDR management, production staff, and clients
• Mentor staff to help develop their skillsets
• Provide guidance for Project Managers to support project needs
• Engage with other Digital Delivery Leads to provide support and guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid‑Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management) experience
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies
• Familiar with 3D design software add‑ins and supporting applications
• Familiar with content creation and management concepts
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential
• Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Arlington

Other Locations: United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Maryland-Fulton

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Digital

Job Posting: Jul 9, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.