Virtual Design Manager

Shive Hattery; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shive-Hattery is seeking a Virtual Design Manager to lead BIM standards and digital project delivery across offices. You will manage resources, guide adoption of Revit and Civil 3D, and create reusable BIM assets while mentoring teams in a collaborative environment.

Role requires strong communication, cross-disciplinary coordination, and travel to various Shive-Hattery locations. Hybrid work is supported with in-person and remote training responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in architecture, engineering, construction, design technology, or related field.
• Experience leading people or programs, and managing standards, workflows, or processes.
• Ability to develop, document, implement, and maintain Virtual Design standards across disciplines and offices.
• Ability to train and support employees with varied technical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for explaining technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Virtual Design standards, resources, and workflows across disciplines.
• Assess development needs for Virtual Design software, workflows, and staff capabilities.
• Advance company-wide Virtual Design, BIM, and data standards.
• Provide in-person and remote training and support for Virtual Design technologies.
• Evaluate new technologies for potential to improve project delivery.
• Develop and guide implementation strategies for new Virtual Design technologies.
• Lead development of Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D startup files and related resources.
• Create and manage reusable BIM content, data standards, and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Project management

Collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Associate degree or higher in architecture, engineering, construction, design technology, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Civil 3D

Navisworks

AutoCAD

BIM 360

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Autodesk Forma

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Let's Do great things-Together

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

Great work happens when you feel secure in your future, confident in your support, and trusted to grow. That's why our benefits support your health, financial stability, and life beyond work - including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) retirement savings, disability protection, wellness incentives, and flexibility. When we succeed, you share in that success. Guided by truth, trust, mentoring, and care, we're committed to helping you build a lasting career.

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.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:

To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.