Digital Design Project Lead (BIM Manager)

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world?

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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.

In the role of BIM Manager, we'll count on you to :

Work for a specific discipline, with no direction from the Architect / Engineer or other technical professional

Be responsible for their discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope

Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline

To be skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements

Have mastered their specific discipline and how it interacts with other discipline designs

Have an advanced understanding of architectural / engineering documentation and plan presentation for all disciplines

Mentor and develop the Digital Design staff within their discipline

Accurately model BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software

Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software

Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets

Produce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output

Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health. Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes

Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project

Mentor and develop Digital Design staff within their discipline

Contribute to the development of the business class digital needs

Contribute to, and develop, required BIM Execution Plans (also referred to as Digital Delivery Plan, or DDP), as part of our Quality Management System.

Required Qualifications

Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience

A minimum of 10 years related industry experience

Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.

Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools

Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools

Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications

Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential

Leadership and mentoring skillsets required

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.

Primary Location

United States – Texas – Houston

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Oct 31, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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