Senior Level BIM Lead Jobs
Senior level bim lead jobs put experienced professionals in charge of model strategy, project-wide coordination, and the multidisciplinary teams that bring complex builds to life. Openings concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Consulting & Professional Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like HDR hiring at this level now.
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In the role of BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead, we'll count on you to:
- Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Engineer or other technical professional.
- Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software.
- Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design using the current 3D software.
- Maintain the discipline model, including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets.
- Produce discipline-specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- A minimum of 10 years related industry experience.
- Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
- Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
- Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
- Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
- Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential.
- Leadership and mentoring skillsets required.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown
INDUSTRY: Building Engineering
SCHEDULE: Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS CLASS: Building Electrical
JOB POSTING: Dec 8, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In the role of BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead, we'll count on you to:
- Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Engineer or other technical professional.
- Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software.
- Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design using the current 3D software.
- Maintain the discipline model, including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets.
- Produce discipline-specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- A minimum of 10 years related industry experience.
- Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
- Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
- Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
- Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
- Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential.
- Leadership and mentoring skillsets required.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown
INDUSTRY: Building Engineering
SCHEDULE: Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS CLASS: Building Electrical
JOB POSTING: Dec 8, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Senior Level BIM Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level bim lead job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned BIM execution plans from preconstruction through closeout, not just operated within someone else's framework. Demonstrating that you have set standards, resolved cross-discipline coordination conflicts, and mentored junior modelers gives you a clear edge. A portfolio showing model federation, clash detection outcomes, and deliverable quality on large-scale projects strengthens your case significantly.
Which companies hire senior level bim leads?
Companies hiring senior level bim leads right now include HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from large general contractors, architecture and engineering firms, and infrastructure owners with complex capital programs that require experienced BIM leadership across multiple project teams.
Are there remote senior level bim lead jobs?
Yes, though many roles still require on-site presence during key project phases. About 14% of senior level bim lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer flexibility for coordination and standards work that does not require a physical site visit. Fully remote roles tend to focus on BIM management, standards development, or multi-project oversight rather than hands-on field coordination.
What makes a bim lead role senior level?
A senior level bim lead owns the entire BIM strategy for a project or program, not just individual model tasks. That means authoring execution plans, selecting and enforcing software standards, leading coordination meetings across disciplines, and mentoring less experienced modelers. The scope is broader, the accountability is higher, and the expectation is that you can operate with minimal direction and represent BIM decisions to project leadership and clients.
Which industries hire the most senior level bim leads?
Senior Level bim lead roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they deliver large, design-intensive projects where coordinated modeling, clash resolution, and digital handoff to owners are contractual requirements rather than optional enhancements.