What are the responsibilities and job description for the BIM Manager position at Confidential?
Position Overview
A growing commercial and industrial electrical contractor is seeking an experienced BIM Manager to lead and develop its BIM department. This position is responsible for the quality, consistency, and timely delivery of electrical models and coordinated construction documents across multiple projects. The BIM Manager will establish department standards, guide BIM staff, manage workload and priorities, and partner with project and field leaders to produce accurate, constructible information that supports successful installation.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead, manage, mentor, and develop BIM modelers and detailers, including internal employees and outside resources.
· Plan department workload, assign projects, monitor deadlines, and ensure adequate staffing across active and upcoming work.
· Establish and maintain BIM standards, templates, model requirements, file structures, naming conventions, and quality-control procedures.
· Oversee the development and delivery of accurate, coordinated, and constructible electrical models, drawings, and installation details.
· Serve as the primary BIM coordination contact for project managers, field leadership, general contractors, design teams, and other trades.
· Lead model coordination and clash-detection activities, track issues through resolution, and communicate decisions to affected project teams.
· Review models and drawings for completeness, constructability, code considerations, field usability, and compliance with project requirements.
· Support project teams with constructability reviews, coordination planning, sequencing, logistics, and model-based problem solving.
· Coordinate BIM deliverables with project schedules and communicate risks, conflicts, or resource constraints early.
· Manage BIM project setup, model access, permissions, version control, documentation, and closeout requirements.
· Develop and monitor department performance measures related to accuracy, timeliness, rework, coordination results, and staff utilization.
· Evaluate and implement BIM technology, software, training, and workflow improvements that strengthen department performance.
· Promote consistent communication and effective handoffs between BIM, project management, estimating, and field teams.
Required Qualifications
· Five or more years of BIM, VDC, electrical detailing, or electrical construction experience, including at least two years in a leadership or supervisory role.
· Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
· Experience producing and coordinating electrical models for commercial or industrial construction projects.
· Strong understanding of construction drawings, electrical systems, MEP coordination, and constructability.
· Demonstrated ability to lead staff, manage competing project priorities, and maintain dependable delivery schedules.
· Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and quality-control skills.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud or BIM 360, Bluebeam, Microsoft Teams, eSUB, and project scheduling tools.
· Electrical field experience, journeyman-level knowledge, or experience working closely with field installation teams.
· Experience building or improving BIM department standards, training programs, and performance measures.
· Familiarity with model-based estimating, scheduling, layout, or digital construction workflows.
What This Role Offers
· The opportunity to shape and strengthen a growing BIM department.
· A visible leadership role with direct influence on project delivery and field execution.
· Collaboration with experienced project, operations, and field leaders.
· Competitive compensation and benefits, based on experience.
Confidentiality
This search is being conducted confidentially. The employer's identity and additional position details will be shared with qualified candidates at the appropriate stage of the process. All inquiries and applications will be handled with discretion.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000