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Company Overview:

Digital Installation Group LLC (DIG), a leading dry utility design and construction company based in northern Virginia, specializes in delivering top-tier dry utility design and installation services. With a strong reputation for excellence, particularly in serving the data center industry, DIG prides itself on meeting project deadlines while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality.

Job Overview:

The BIM Manager serves as DIG's senior technical leader for Building Information Modeling (BIM), responsible for the development, coordination, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of digital models supporting underground utility construction projects. This role develops and maintains BIM standards, oversees model quality, resolves complex coordination issues, and provides technical leadership to BIM Modelers.

Working closely with Engineering, Survey, Estimating, Project Management, Construction Operations, and clients, the BIM Specialist ensures digital models are accurate, coordinated, constructible, and compliant with company standards and project BIM Execution Plans.

Responsibilities:

Advanced BIM Modeling

• Create and manage comprehensive 3D models of underground utility infrastructure throughout the project lifecycle, primarily using Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Create and optimize models for telecommunications duct banks, electrical duct banks, manholes, vaults, pull boxes, and related underground infrastructure.
• Generate machine control files and digital deliverables for field construction.
• Process survey data and develop feature lines, surfaces, and utility layouts.

BIM Coordination & Quality Assurance

• Perform clash detection using Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Coordinate models with engineering, structural, architectural, and civil disciplines to resolve conflicts prior to construction.
• Audit BIM models for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards and BIM Execution Plans.
• Maintain file organization, naming conventions, version control, and documentation standards.
• Participate in coordination meetings and evaluate RFIs, submittals, and design revisions for model impacts.

BIM Standards & Technical Leadership

• Develop and maintain BIM templates, families, assemblies, libraries, and standardized workflows.
• Establish and maintain department modeling standards and quality control procedures.
• Research, recommend, and implement new BIM technologies and workflow improvements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and day-to-day support to BIM Modelers.
• Assist with onboarding and training team members on BIM software, standards, and best practices.

Project Support

• Generate construction drawings, plan/profile sheets, schedules, details, and technical documentation from BIM models.
• Support estimating, engineering, project management, and field operations with visualization, constructability reviews, quantity verification, and model-related technical support.
• Identify opportunities to improve modeling efficiency through automation, standardized processes, and digital construction technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of BIM modeling experience in civil infrastructure, underground utilities, or heavy construction.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience leading BIM teams.
• Expert proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and strong working knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
• Experience with underground utility construction, telecommunications, electrical infrastructure, and survey data.
• Experience with Komatsu machine modeling is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience with Procore, SmartSheet, Viewpoint, Bid2Win, and Helix is preferred.
• Knowledge of BIM standards, clash detection, machine control workflows, and construction sequencing.
• Demonstrated experience leading BIM standards, quality assurance, clash detection, and mentoring technical staff.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Driver's License with the ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to visit active construction sites and safely navigate uneven terrain, trenches, ladders, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel between office locations and project sites.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Digital Installation Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and encouraged to thrive. We uphold a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abusive conduct.

Join DIG and be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence in dry utility construction. Apply now to make an impact with DIG!