BIM Manager II
ICON is seeking a BIM Manager to join our Design-Build team. This role will lead the development and implementation of BIM strategy, standards, and workflows that bridge conventional design practices with ICON's revolutionary 3D printing construction technology. The BIM Manager will oversee model coordination across multidisciplinary teams, manage BIM content libraries, and serve as the primary liaison between design, technology, and construction teams to deliver innovative printed building solutions.
You will establish the BIM infrastructure and processes that enable ICON to deliver high-performance 3D-printed buildings across residential, commercial, and government sectors. As an ICONIC, you will be an industry leader developing entirely novel approaches to digital construction workflows, integrating design-to-print processes with traditional AEC practices. You will have the opportunity to advance humankind's ability to provide dignified, affordable, resilient, and sustainable shelter to the world. This role is based on ICON's Austin, TX campus and reports to the Director, Principal Architect.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement BIM Execution Plans (BEP), organizational standards, protocols, and workflows that accommodate both conventional construction documentation and ICON's unique 3D printing requirements
- Establish Level of Development (LOD) requirements and information exchange processes tailored to printed construction systems (Vulcan, Titan wall systems)
- Create and enforce BIM standards, project templates, shared parameters, naming conventions, and family classification systems across architecture, structure, and MEP disciplines
- Set up and manage Common Data Environments ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards while adapting for ICON's proprietary systems
- Align BIM objectives with business goals and drive digital transformation initiatives across the organization
- Manage multi-disciplinary model federation, clash detection, and coordinate resolution processes for printed and conventional building elements
- Conduct regular BIM audits and quality control checks to ensure models meet ICON standards, project requirements, and printability criteria
- Oversee model accuracy, health, and adherence to established guidelines throughout project lifecycle from design through construction and handover
- Support lifecycle management of BIM models, including maintenance of referenced models, file management protocols, and transfer procedures for large multi-person teams
- Oversee BIM-based deliverables and support model-based quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, and 3D/4D visualization efforts
- Extract and manage data from BIM models for project documentation, client deliverables, and reporting to Design-Build management
- Collaborate with ICON's Software and Technology teams to provide feedback on BIM workflow integration, design-to-print workflow, and user experience
- Test and validate new software features and tools, providing detailed feedback to enhance functionality for architectural and engineering teams
- Support integration of evolving internal software capabilities into project delivery workflows across architecture, MEP, and structure disciplines
- Evaluate, recommend, and manage BIM software licenses, tools, and technology solutions for the design team
- Prepare automated workflows and create tools using Dynamo, Grasshopper, Python, and other platforms to enhance productivity in model coordination, documentation, manufacturing, and data management
- Stay current on emerging BIM technologies and assess applicability to ICON's unique construction methods
- Lead, mentor, and provide technical support to architects, engineers, and designers on BIM tools, standards, and design-to-print workflows
- Develop and deliver training programs ensuring team members can effectively use available BIM design tools and understand ICON's design-to-print processes
- Support external third party consultants and design teams to import design modules into ICON’s BuildOS platform.
- Coordinate BIM requirements with external consultants, Architects of Record, and design partners
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related AEC field, OR Higher National Certificate (HNC)/Higher National Diploma (HND) in construction-related discipline, OR equivalent technical training and experience.
- 5+ years of experience in an AEC role with demonstrated BIM project leadership across design, construction documentation, and construction phases
- In-depth knowledge of Autodesk Revit (architecture, structure, and MEP) including complex family creation, schedules, parameter management, template administration, and model maintenance
- Proficiency in BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or other Common Data Environment platforms
- Experience with Rhino and computational design tools and visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion)
- Experience with multi-disciplinary BIM projects coordinating architecture, structure, and MEP systems
- Demonstrated experience managing BIM throughout entire project lifecycle from design through handover
- Strong leadership and team management abilities with proven training and team onboarding experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Experience coordinating with external consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit (Architecture, Structure, or MEP)
- buildingSMART Professional Certification (Foundation or Practitioner level)
- AGC Certificate of Management - Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM)
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or CCM (Certified Construction Manager)
- Proficiency in Dynamo and/or Grasshopper for visual scripting and workflow automation
- Experience with Python or other programming languages for BIM automation and customization
- Experience with concrete 3D printed construction methods
- Experience with structural and MEP element modeling and coordination
- Experience with design-build or Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methodologies
- Familiarity with government/military projects and design documentation requirements.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).
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