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BIM Manager roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the architecture and engineering category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field. AEC firms, general contractors, and infrastructure consultancies are active H-1B sponsors, making this one of the more accessible paths for international professionals in the built environment.
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STV is seeking a BIM Manager for our Water Practice to provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship in building information modeling (BIM) for any of our Texas locations. The ideal candidate will have the technical acumen and managerial skills to facilitate smooth design, coordination, and construction workflows while optimizing project quality and productivity.
RESPONSIBILITIES include:
- Develop, implement, and oversee company-wide BIM standards, procedures, and protocols in collaboration with technical and design teams.
- Lead multi-disciplinary BIM coordination meetings and facilitate resolution of complex design and coordination issues.
- Provide hands-on support for BIM software suite, troubleshooting issues and ensuring optimal performance.
- Manage and oversee the creation and maintenance of the enterprise digital design library, including families, templates, Dynamo scripts, and applications.
- Evaluate project deliverables for compliance with BIM execution plans, standards, and client requirements.
- Interface directly with clients to define BIM deliverables, ensuring projects are executed as per agreed-upon BIM protocols.
- Promote continuous improvement by leveraging analytics to derive insights from project metrics.
- Train and mentor project teams in BIM best practices through both informal and formal learning sessions.
- Remain abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending tools and methodologies to further advance our BIM capabilities.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
- A minimum of 15 years of AEC industry experience with a strong focus on BIM.
- Expert-level proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
- Demonstrated experience in parametric design and coding skills in Revit Dynamo Script.
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage teams.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- A desire to mentor junior staff and lead a team of specialists.
PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Professional Certification in BIM Management.
- Understanding of construction scheduling and estimating.
- Proficiency in programming languages like C# and/or Python.
Compensation Range:
$118,489.97 - $135,417.11
STV offers the following benefits
• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match?
We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
INTRODUCTION
STV is seeking a BIM Manager for our Water Practice to provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship in building information modeling (BIM) for any of our Texas locations. The ideal candidate will have the technical acumen and managerial skills to facilitate smooth design, coordination, and construction workflows while optimizing project quality and productivity.
RESPONSIBILITIES include:
- Develop, implement, and oversee company-wide BIM standards, procedures, and protocols in collaboration with technical and design teams.
- Lead multi-disciplinary BIM coordination meetings and facilitate resolution of complex design and coordination issues.
- Provide hands-on support for BIM software suite, troubleshooting issues and ensuring optimal performance.
- Manage and oversee the creation and maintenance of the enterprise digital design library, including families, templates, Dynamo scripts, and applications.
- Evaluate project deliverables for compliance with BIM execution plans, standards, and client requirements.
- Interface directly with clients to define BIM deliverables, ensuring projects are executed as per agreed-upon BIM protocols.
- Promote continuous improvement by leveraging analytics to derive insights from project metrics.
- Train and mentor project teams in BIM best practices through both informal and formal learning sessions.
- Remain abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending tools and methodologies to further advance our BIM capabilities.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
- A minimum of 15 years of AEC industry experience with a strong focus on BIM.
- Expert-level proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
- Demonstrated experience in parametric design and coding skills in Revit Dynamo Script.
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage teams.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- A desire to mentor junior staff and lead a team of specialists.
PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Professional Certification in BIM Management.
- Understanding of construction scheduling and estimating.
- Proficiency in programming languages like C# and/or Python.
Compensation Range:
$118,489.97 - $135,417.11
STV offers the following benefits
• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match?
We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Bim Manager
Align your degree to BIM specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to BIM management. A degree in architecture, civil engineering, or construction management strengthens your case. A general business degree alone is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement for this role.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter BIM Manager roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. LCA filings confirm a company has sponsored H-1B workers in your specific role, not just in engineering broadly.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Look up your target metro area in the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. BIM Manager wages vary significantly by region, and your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the specific worksite location, not the company's headquarters city.
Get your Autodesk and Revit credentials documented
BIM Manager roles often require demonstrating platform-specific expertise during sponsorship review. Gather official certification records from Autodesk or equivalent vendors now, since employers submitting your I-129 petition may need to show the specialized nature of your skills to USCIS.
Confirm worksite flexibility before the petition is filed
BIM Managers frequently move between project sites. Each new worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area may require a new LCA. Clarify with your employer whether your role is primarily remote, office-based, or itinerant before the H-1B petition is filed.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
If your employer needs you on-site for a project milestone, ask them to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard adjudication timelines can stretch several months, which creates real scheduling problems on construction or infrastructure projects with fixed contract dates.
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Find Bim Manager JobsBim Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a BIM Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, BIM Manager positions typically qualify because they require theoretical and practical application of architecture, engineering, or information technology at the bachelor's degree level or higher. USCIS looks at whether the specific duties, such as model coordination, clash detection, and BIM standards development, require a directly related degree rather than a general education background.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for BIM Manager roles?
Architecture and engineering firms, large general contractors, MEP consultancies, infrastructure agencies, and owners' representatives with ongoing capital programs are the most active H-1B sponsors for BIM Managers. Federal and state government entities are generally cap-exempt, which means no lottery. Browse verified sponsors on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed LCAs for this specific occupation.
How does the H-1B lottery affect BIM Managers seeking sponsorship?
Cap-subject BIM Manager roles go through the annual H-1B lottery, with USCIS accepting registrations each March for an October 1 start date. If your employer is a university, nonprofit research organization, or government entity, the cap-exempt category bypasses the lottery entirely. Timing your job search around the registration window is critical if you're targeting cap-subject employers.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new BIM Manager role without losing status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for more than 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. BIM Manager to BIM Manager transfers at different firms generally satisfy the same-classification requirement, but confirm with your employer's attorney.
What documentation should I prepare to support my H-1B petition as a BIM Manager?
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, any professional engineering licensure, BIM platform certifications such as Autodesk credentials, and a detailed description of your prior BIM management experience. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization. Your employer's attorney will use these to build the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition filed with USCIS.
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