BIM Manager, Design

Job Description

Job Description

This is a hybrid role in Glendale, CA. This position will require 4 days a week working onsite. US work authorization is required. Relocation assistance available. This is a full-time position with benefits, initially aligned to a client project expected to last approximately one year. As with many roles at VIATechnik, project timelines may evolve, and there may be opportunities to continue beyond the initial assignment based on business needs, performance, and project demand.

About VIATechnik:

VIATechnik is the global leader in Virtual Design and Construction. We have over 400 digital experts around the globe. The firm's services include Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual & Augmented Reality, Digital Twins, and Enterprise Software Application Development.

We work on some of the industry's largest and most interesting projects such as Apple's new headquarters, Virgin Hyperloop One, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) modernization & expansions, Denver International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Hudson Yards, the Atlanta Falcons Stadium, Chase Arena, the Tesla Gigafactory and many more. Our team is made up of leading VDC professionals, technologists, architects, and engineers who have a passion for solving problems and a thirst for learning. We are results-driven, creative solution finders and enjoy putting ourselves in our clients' shoes.

Why This Role Matters

This is a senior, owner-side BIM / VDC leadership role at the center of complex, high-visibility projects where design excellence, constructability, and data integrity must work together.

As the Project BIM / VDC Manager, you will define and govern how digital models actually drive decisions-from early coordination through design and construction. You'll sit at the intersection of design, engineering, creative, and construction teams, ensuring that BIM and VDC workflows produce measurable outcomes, not just well-built models.

If you enjoy being the person who brings clarity to complexity, prevents downstream problems, and elevates how teams collaborate, this role offers both influence and long-term growth.

What You'll Be Accountable For

Lead Project-Specific BIM & VDC Strategy

• Create and implement project-driven BIM Execution Plans that teams actually use.
• Extend BIM beyond coordination into data management, analytics, and lifecycle value.
• Establish modeling standards, LoD definitions, and governance that hold up under real project pressure.

Own Model-Based Coordination

• Run efficient, decision-focused coordination meetings.
• Identify and resolve clashes and constructability issues early, before they become schedule or cost problems.
• Optimize Navisworks and BIM 360 / ACC environments for real-time collaboration.

Ensure Model Health & Data Integrity

• Keep models stable, performant, and reliable throughout the project lifecycle.
• Validate data across authoring and coordination platforms.
• Configure and maintain collaboration environments that teams trust.

Represent the Owner & Lead Technology Decisions

• Act as a trusted advocate for the owner's interests in all BIM, VDC, and technology decisions.
• Recommend tools and workflows that are practical, value-driven, and aligned with project goals.
• Elevate BIM/VDC as a strategic enabler, not a back-office function.

Support Cross-Disciplinary Teams

• Provide hands-on BIM/VDC support to design, engineering, and construction teams.
• Solve complex modeling and visualization challenges quickly.
• Integrate seamlessly into a creative, fast-paced studio environment.

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Capture lessons learned and translate them into better strategies on future projects.
• Continuously refine BIM/VDC practices based on real project outcomes.

What Success Looks Like in the First Year

• BIM execution strategies are adopted, followed, and delivering value across projects.
• Coordination conflicts and late-stage design changes are measurably reduced.
• Models remain usable, performant, and data-reliable from start to finish.
• Design, creative, and construction leaders see BIM/VDC as a strategic advantage.
• Lessons learned are documented and actively reused on new projects.

You're likely a strong fit it you:

• Have 6+ years leading BIM / VDC on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Have successfully implemented BIM strategies across design, coordination, construction, and turnover.
• Are comfortable leading conversations, challenging assumptions, and speaking up when risks or opportunities appear.
• Enjoy balancing technical depth with stakeholder influence.

Core tools: Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, BIM 360 / ACC

Bonus: Experience with Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, SolidWorks, Maya, SketchUp, Civil 3D, or model-based estimation.

Compensation and featured benefits:

• The pay for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 , and the role is eligible for bonuses. The actual salary offer may be different as we carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, location, and experience
• Health insurance with the choice of five plan options. We cover 70-95% of premiums for VIATechies and 65% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plan chosen)
• Dental and vision insurance. We cover up to 75% of the monthly insurance premiums for VIATechies and up to 50% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plans chosen)
• Open and flexible time off
• A 401(k) plan that is fully vested immediately
• Home office setup costs
• Paid holidays

As a minority and woman owned and led company, VIATechnik seeks to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. VIATechnik is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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