Bim Content Lead

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Work as part of the Building Engineering Services (BES) Professional Services group within HDR to advance the Digital Design & Delivery (DD&D) initiatives and contribute to the development, adoption, and implementation of production BIM content, in support of HDR Engineering design groups. The position requires coordination with HDR's business groups, design services groups and production centers. Primary duties will include creating, maintaining, and coordinating the creation of digital content used in A/E/C design, in support of our business group and associated market sectors. Content management activities will include the development of content standards, improving quality control and associated BES DD&D initiatives as programmed by the Professional Services Director Digital Design & Delivery Lead.

This position will develop and lead selected integration efforts relating to BIM content and support the overall vision and initiatives of the BES Digital Design & Delivery (DD&D) core team concepts. Additional job responsibilities include helping to plan, develop, and maintain BIM content; deployment of design information management applications and other design assistance tools; and technology/workflow awareness outreach activities. The BES DD&D Content Lead will work directly with the BES DD&D core team to maintain content libraries inclusive of all disciplines and business groups with assistance from internal expertise as a primary responsibility. The BES DD&D Content Lead is also responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with local and regional office production leaders, project teams and key consultants to strengthen the digital practice culture at HDR.   

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Update and maintain HDR production standards, supporting resources, and documentation related to our digital production content.
• Maintain BES engineering Revit & Civil 3D templates and container files.
• Assess current and future content-related needs for primary production software packages.
• Create, develop, and maintain parametric content and libraires.
• Work with the Lead Engineers, Subject Matter Experts and discipline leads to update and maintain standard details libraries.
• Consult with Digital Design & Delivery Content Leads in the development of content strategies, content library management, and implementation of production content.
• Facilitate pilot groups and advisory committees related to tool application and production content.
• Assist teams in applying content management strategies both virtually and in person.
• Capture and review project-developed content for adaptation to HDR standard libraries.
• Stay informed of the latest industry trends regarding content creation and management.
• Improve consistency and quality of both existing and new production content.
• Develop and administer content approval processes while maintaining content libraries.
• Consult with HDR project teams to collect content that has proven effective in a project environment, which can be vetted and redistributed to all offices.
• Work collaboratively with the Digital Design & Deliver teams in all HDR Business Groups.

Communication

• Author and conduct workshops on content creation and content management.
• Develop training modules for the content creation process. 
• Present to BES leadership & Staff about initiatives and implementation strategies. 
• Represent HDR at industry events.
• Participation in industry user groups/organizations is encouraged.

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Required Qualifications:

• Professional degree or equivalent in Architecture, Engineering or Construction preferred.
• Preferred 5 years AEC industry experience working on complex projects in a multi-discipline production environment.
• Aptitude toward technology and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and related Revit Add-Ins, workflows, and associated software.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk products BIM 360, Civil 3D, & Navisworks.
• Experience with industry content management solutions and strategies is a plus.
• Experience with Autodesk Platform Services and Dynamo is a plus.
• Experience with MS Power Platform, Teams, & SharePoint, is a plus.
• Familiarity with industry specifications MasterFormat & UniFormat.
• Familiarity with coding or scripting is a plus.
• Familiarity with industry standards for BIM content, data management and information exchange.
• Experience in consulting with internal and external clients to develop content strategies is a plus.
• Interest and familiarity with international practice is a plus.
• Strong oral and written interpersonal communication skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

• Must be a professional and ethical role model. 
• Some travel opportunities possible. 
• Industry conferences and workshops possible. 
• Understanding of HDR vision, mission, values, and direction. 

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success; which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. Typical starting pay range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.