Virtual Design Manager

Shive Hattery; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement savings

Disability protection

Wellness incentives

Flexibility

Job summary

Shive-Hattery, a U.S. architecture and engineering firm, seeks a Virtual Design Manager to lead BIM and data standards across offices. You will build and govern design technology resources, provide training, and drive standardized workflows to improve project delivery.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with discipline teams, assess software needs, and guide adoption of Revit, Civil 3D, and related tools. Travel to offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in architecture, engineering, construction, design technology, or related field.
• 3–5 years in architecture, engineering, construction, or related field with leadership or program management experience.
• Ability to document and implement Virtual Design standards across disciplines and offices.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Align Virtual Design standards, resources, and workflows across disciplines and offices.
• Assess development needs for Virtual Design software, workflows, data practices, and staff capabilities.
• Advance consistent company-wide Virtual Design, BIM, and data standards for One Firm.
• Provide in-person and remote training, coaching, and support for Virtual Design technologies and processes across locations.
• Evaluate industry developments and technologies for potential enhancements to project delivery.
• Develop and guide implementation strategies for new Virtual Design technologies, workflows, and data-driven practices.
• Lead development and governance of Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D startup files and related resources.
• Create and manage reusable BIM content, data standards, and supporting documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Training/coaching

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher in design/engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft 365

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM 360

Autodesk Forma

Civil 3D

Navisworks

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We’re a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here.

Why This Role Matters

As a Virtual Design Manager on the Corporate Technology team, you will lead the technologies, data, standards, and processes that support digital project delivery across Shive-Hattery. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a core part of this broader Virtual Design practice. You will manage company-wide resources, improve workflows, and equip teams to use design technology and project data effectively. Through leadership, training, and support, you will help teams produce coordinated, reliable project information that meets project requirements and strengthens the client experience.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with discipline groups, drawing and graphics standards teams, and other internal groups to align Virtual Design standards, resources, and workflows.
• Assess development needs for Virtual Design software, workflows, data practices, and staff capabilities.
• Advance consistent company-wide Virtual Design, BIM, and data standards in support of our One Firm approach.
• Provide in-person and remote training, coaching, and support for Virtual Design technologies and processes across office locations.
• Evaluate industry developments and emerging technologies, data practices, and processes for their potential to improve project delivery.
• Develop and guide implementation strategies for new Virtual Design technologies, workflows, and data-driven practices.
• Lead the development and governance of Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D startup files and related Virtual Design resources.
• Create and manage reusable content, BIM assets, data standards, and supporting documentation.

Requirements

You don’t need to check every box to succeed here. If your experience aligns with many of the items below and you’re excited about the work we do, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: Associate degree or higher in architecture, engineering, construction, design technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience: Three to five years in architecture, engineering, construction, or a related field, including experience leading people or managing programs, standards, workflows, or processes.
• Ability to develop, document, implement, and maintain Virtual Design standards and resources across disciplines and office locations.
• Ability to train, coach, and support employees with varied levels of technical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts in clear, practical terms.
• Ability to collaborate with design professionals, project leaders, technology teams, and company leaders to identify needs and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple initiatives, and deliver company-wide programs and process improvements.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to Shive-Hattery offices.
• Software: Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and Microsoft 365; familiarity with platforms used for design, coordination, visualization, data, automation, or project delivery, such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Autodesk Forma, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD

What will make you stand out

• You pair strong technical knowledge with the ability to listen, teach, and build trust across disciplines and offices.
• You view Virtual Design leadership as a balance of people, process, technology, data, governance, and project delivery.
• Experience developing or governing Revit or Civil 3D startup files, templates, content libraries, shared parameters, standards, or related digital resources.
• Experience evaluating technology, leading pilot programs, and guiding adoption across teams or disciplines.
• Experience improving workflows through data analysis, automation, dashboards, scripting, integrations, or repeatable quality-control practices.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and influence others without relying on direct authority.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices or business units.

Our Commitment to You

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Disability protection
• Wellness incentives
• Flexibility

Who We Are

Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States. Here, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place. You’re looking to build something great. So are we.

Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations or to meet with clients. A full clean driver’s license is required. The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs., the wearing of PPE and navigating active construction sites. [NOTE- add in confined spaces / ladder work etc. here as appropriate] Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.