What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails leading the development and implementation of Building Information Modeling for Infrastructure (BIM4i) processes for complex and critical transportation, civil, and utility projects. The role involves collaborating with project teams to develop and manage data-rich infrastructure BIM models that support the full lifecycle of transportation and civil projects. This includes integrating asset data, facilitating multi-discipline coordination through clash detection, and leveraging 3D/4D/5D modeling for enhanced project visualization, simulation, and analysis. The position will also focus on advancing digital project delivery, improving decision-making through model-based workflows, and ensuring alignment with national BIM for Infrastructure initiatives and standardsWhat You'll Do:
- Designs and develop the VDC process for complex and critical construction projects using software such as Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp, etc.
- Creates and maintains BIM models using software such as Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp, etc.
- Performs clash detection and coordination using software such as Navisworks, BIM 360, etc.
- Produces 3D visualizations and animations using software such as Lumion, Enscape, etc.
- Implements and oversees VDC technology initiatives such as laser scanning, drones, virtual reality, etc.
- Provides support for software and hardware systems that are used by the VDC team
- Works with the VDC team to ensure quality and accuracy of BIM models and deliverables.
- Communicates with project stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements.
- Trains and mentors junior VDC specialists
- Provides technical leadership and direction for VDC projects and teams.
- Recruits, hires, develops and retains staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession. Coordinates schedules and approves timecards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need:
- Associate’s degree or certificate in computer-aided design (CAD), BIM, VDC, or a related field and 9 years of relevant experience, or
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 7 years of related experience, or
- In lieu of education, 11 years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of advanced BIM for Infrastructure (BIM4i) principles, including model-based design, asset lifecycle management, model as a legal document (MALD), clash detection, and coordination.
- Proficiency in industry-standard BIM and geospatial software such as Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, InfraWorks, Revit, Navisworks, Synchro, and Bentley ProjectWise, Autodesk Construction Cloud, among others.
- Experience with emerging digital project delivery technologies, including reality capture (LiDAR, laser scanning, drones), 4D/5D modeling, GIS integration, and digital twins.
- Ability to develop and implement BIM workflows for complex infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with FHWA BIM for Infrastructure requirements and open data standards.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
- Attention to detail and quality assurance, ensuring models and digital workflows meet industry standards and project objectives.
- Familiar with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Dynamo, Grasshopper) to enhance BIM processes and data interoperability.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, geospatial sciences, or a related field.
- Familiarity with web-based BIM platforms and open data exchange formats such as IFC, LandXML, and CityGML.
- Experience implementing BIM for Infrastructure policies in alignment with FHWA, DOT, and federal/state BIM mandates.
Additional Information
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Locations:
Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), Oakland, CA, Ontario, CA, Santa Ana, CA (Irvine).
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The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $123,846.45 - $193,708.53. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $134,615.69 - $210,552.75. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
The approximate pay range for San Diego, Sacramento and Inland Empire, CA is $118,461.80 - $185,286.42. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
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At HNTB, we are committed to making connections possible and creating a better tomorrow. As an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm, we believe that mobility plays an important role in helping to unlock a brighter future for communities everywhere. That's why we work to deliver innovative transportation systems and infrastructure solutions that connect people and expand opportunity. Our approach is rooted in collaboration, and we work closely with our clients and partners to create innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of each community we serve. With more than a century of service, we are working to build a future where everyone has access to safe, reliable and efficient transportation options. Professionals work alongside clients nationwide to address their most complex technical, financial and operational challenges — providing a full range of infrastructure-related services, including planning, design, program management and construction management. Together, we are making connections possible
