Senior BIM & CADD Lead — Transit & Multimodal Modeling

CDM Smith; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Chicago seeks an Intelligent Modeling Coordinator to lead cross-discipline BIM coordination for transit and multimodal projects. You will integrate architectural, structural, transportation, roadway, and MEP models into a federated, clash-checked deliverable.

You will set and enforce CADD/BIM standards, mentor production staff across offices, and support design teams with model-based deliverables and data handoff to clients. Travel 10% or less is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with CADD drafting training.
• 12 years of related BIM/CADD modeling experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Equivalent experience can substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Cross-discipline coordination of intelligent models across architecture, vertical structures, transportation structures, roadway design, and MEP.
• Run clash detection in Navisworks and guide resolution across disciplines.
• Establish and enforce CADD/BIM standards, templates, and workflows.
• Mentor production staff and provide design sketches for final drawings.
• Develop BIM Execution Plans and advise on LOD and LOE for deliverables.
• Interface with clients, agencies, and subconsultants on model deliverables.

Skills

Cross-discipline coordination

Agency & DOT standards

Software fluency

Communication skills

Team player

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

12 years of related experience

Tools

Navisworks

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Revit

OpenRoads

BIM 360/Quickbase

Job description

CDM Smith in Chicago seeks an Intelligent Modeling Coordinator to lead cross-discipline BIM coordination for transit and multimodal projects. You will integrate architectural, structural, transportation, roadway, and MEP models into a federated, clash-checked deliverable.

You will set and enforce CADD/BIM standards, mentor production staff across offices, and support design teams with model-based deliverables and data handoff to clients. Travel 10% or less is expected.