Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho, Birmingham or Huntsville, AL, Las Vegas Nevada, or Salt Lake City, UT.
Title: CADD/BIM Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain
At LBYD Federal, “Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsiveness”, is the motto that we put into action every day.
We perform high quality engineering, architecture, and professional services in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, with our employees being our greatest asset. We offer you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects for a wide variety of federal clients nationwide. LBYD Federal prides ourselves in being responsive to our clients and partners by empowering you to make decisions and build trust on the front lines.
We provide exceptional opportunities for you to develop and grow your career through education, training, certifications, work assignments, and advancement. We also strive to maintain a 98% employee retention rate, by providing exceptional growth opportunities across affiliated business lines including Engineering, Environmental, Construction, and Mission Support activities.
LBYD Federal has a highly competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching and medical, dental, and life insurance options. We have a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a health & wellness program, and an employee service awards program to enhance your experience and job satisfaction. Additionally, we support the communities where we live and work by taking part in community fundraisers and volunteering through local organizations. LBYD Federal is a diverse, veteran-friendly firm that provides the right environment for leaders and results-oriented professionals to thrive. Come join our team!
POSITION PURPOSE:
The CADD/BIM Manager serves as the firm’s hands‑on technical lead responsible for stabilizing production, fixing coordination breakdowns, and enforcing consistent CADD and BIM execution across all disciplines. This role holds direct authority over CADD/BIM standards and production workflows and works closely with Project Managers and engineers to ensure clear handoffs, constructible models, and schedule‑aligned deliverables. The CADD/BIM Manager is a working manager, actively involved in day‑to‑day modeling, coordination, and problem resolution while establishing durable processes that prevent rework and late‑stage corrections.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide firm‑wide leadership for CADD (AutoCAD) and BIM (Revit) standards, workflows, and production execution across architectural, civil, geotechnical, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines, with authority to establish, enforce, and update standards as required to support project delivery.
- Serve as a hands‑on CADD/BIM working manager, actively performing modeling, setup, coordination, and problem resolution while supervising assigned CADD/BIM personnel.
- Directly supervise CADD/BIM technicians assigned to LBYD Federal projects, including task assignment, prioritization, technical guidance, and quality control.
- Partner with Project Managers, Architects, and Engineers to provide coordinated CADD/BIM support, while exercising authority to define production workflows, enforce standards, and remedy incomplete, unclear, or non‑constructible inputs that would negatively affect quality, coordination, or schedule.
- Maintain proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit BIM, and Microsoft Office / 365 Programs:
- Create and maintain Revit families and Revit templates across all disciplines, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to company BIM standards.
- Create and maintain CADD / BIM models, backgrounds, title blocks, and base sheet configuration on all projects.
- Develop, review, and maintain 3D models and 2D construction documentation in support of design development and construction deliverables. Develop products from design concepts or mark-ups provided by engineering or project management staff.
- Establish and manage BIM files, model versioning, worksets, naming conventions, and file structures in accordance with company and client data management requirements.
- Coordinate and align architectural, structural, MEP, and civil models to ensure consistency, accuracy, and clash-free documentation.
- Maintain working knowledge of office furniture, wall types, light fixtures, warehouse, and industrial equipment.
- Perform quality control reviews of models and drawings to verify compliance with company standards, client requirements, and applicable codes. Coordinate with Project Managers and discipline leads to ensure all project drawings are properly produced, named, indexed, stored, and quality‑checked prior to release.
- Integrate construction submittals, manufacturers’ data and as-built information into BIM models where required to provide facility asset management capabilities.
- Extract quantities of material and production from the model.
- Review construction submittals and prepare as-built record drawings upon completion of construction.
- Train staff in the effective use of Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM collaboration platforms.
- Develop and maintain BIM Project Execution Plans (PxP) where required as a client deliverable to support efficient project delivery and long-term digital asset value.
- Perform annual review of the United States National CAD Standard® (NCS), published by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), and the A/E/C Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) Standard (ERDC/USACE Release 6.2), including all applicable DoD‑specific requirements. Update LBYD Federal standard STD-9100 as needed to maintain alignment with current industry standards.
- Monitor industry trends, software developments, and artificial intelligence capabilities and recommend improvements to CADD/BIM tools, workflows, and standards.
- Establish and maintain CADD/BIM software budget requirements license allocation, and expiration dates.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in CADD/BIM production for architect‑engineer projects.
- Associate degree (A.A., A.S., or A.A.S.) in Drafting/ Technology, Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, BIM, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in stabilizing production and correcting coordination issues between PMs, engineers, and CADD/BIM staff.
- Direct experience owning or enforcing CADD/BIM standards, templates, libraries, and QC workflows across multiple disciplines.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; experience with Civil 3D strongly preferred.
- Experience applying National CADD Standard (NCS) and Federal CADD/BIM standards (e.g., USACE / DoD or equivalent).
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to identify and correct breakdowns in PM/engineer‑to‑production workflows, including incomplete markups, late design changes, and non‑standard inputs.
- Ability to keep and handle confidential documents.
- Ability to work schedule‑driven deadlines, including focused effort during major design deliverable milestones.
- Ability to coordinate with geographically dispersed teams, including sister‑company personnel, in a fast‑paced production environment.
- Familiarity with cloud collaboration platform Forma Design Collaboration (formerly ACC).
- Experience with Bluebeam.
- Ability to read and understand new and existing construction documents.
- Multi-task between projects and be able to work well under pressure.
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Potential to visit construction sites; able to wear PPE, climb ladders or stairs, and lift up to 30 pounds.
- Must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time.
- Routine use of standard office equipment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
This position operates in an office environment.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.
