What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural BIM Manager position at JQOL?
Structural BIM Manager
Location: Indianapolis, IN
JQOL is seeking a Structural BIM Manager to lead and advance the firm's structural Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards, technology, and production practices. This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced professional to oversee the development, coordination, and quality of structural BIM deliverables while driving innovation, mentoring technical staff, and supporting project success across the organization. They will lead the development, coordination, and management of structural BIM models from concept through construction.
The successful candidate will lead BIM implementation from project kickoff through construction, collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams, establish department standards, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality construction documents and models. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, quality management, and continuous improvement to support the firm's commitment to excellence.
Key Abilities
- Revit modeling including interdisciplinary coordination, clash detection, and modeling best practices and accuracy.
- Production of plan sheets, details and exhibits.
- Understands the influence of design concepts on construction document development and general considerations requiring coordination.
- Technical writing
- Strong self-task management including but not limited to prioritizing tasks, completing tasks within the indicated timeframe, and updating team members on progress.
- Attends and participates in client meetings as needed
- Teaches modeling concepts to less experienced team members.
- Delegates project tasks to less experienced team members and checks their work.
- Can complete project from start to finish. This includes the production of construction drawings, coordination with other disciplines, team coordination, QAQC, etc.
- Leading the modeling coordination effort between all disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the BIM success of the department and the development of less experienced staff.
- Ability to perform QA/QC reviews on drawing sets as it pertains to JQOL standards
- Oversee the drafting development of engineering staff
- Develop department standards and procedures with the Senior Level Staff.
- Leads in the management and development of the technical drafting standards and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of structural BIM, drafting, or design experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit with extensive experience in structural modeling, documentation, and BIM coordination.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar BIM coordination software.
- Thorough understanding of structural engineering principles, construction documentation, and interdisciplinary project coordination.
- Experience producing construction drawings and coordinating projects from design through construction.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of QA/QC processes and technical drafting standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with clients.
Why Join Our Team?
- Unlimited professional growth and leadership opportunities.
- Flexible work schedule and healthy work-life balance.
- Collaborative, supportive, and employee-focused culture.
- Exciting projects with meaningful community impact.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.