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BIM Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa 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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Portland, Oregon, United States
INTRODUCTION
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
YOUR IMPACT
At Jacobs, advanced facilities simplify our everyday lives, enabling technology to connect us. We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. Jacobs is recognized globally as one of the leading design firms for advanced technology industrial projects. We design some of the most complex and specialized facilities being constructed today, including projects for semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, and other state of the art manufacturing facilities. Our services include feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, and the full spectrum of design services from conceptualization through construction support.
As an Architectural BIM Specialist with Jacobs Advanced Facilities - Electronics, you will serve as a technical leader supporting the development and delivery of some of the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities and high-tech industrial projects. Working across multiple project teams, you will drive BIM excellence within the Architecture discipline by developing and maintaining standards, improving workflows, supporting project start-up and execution, and ensuring the quality and consistency of BIM deliverables. You will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and digital delivery professionals to advance model-based design practices, implement innovative technologies, and support the successful delivery of complex semiconductor facilities. This role combines deep technical expertise in Revit and BIM management with a passion for mentoring others, improving processes, and advancing the future of digital design delivery within the Architecture practice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Serve as an Architectural BIM expert supporting semiconductor and advanced facilities projects.
- Develop, maintain, and improve Architectural BIM standards, templates, workflows, and best practices.
- Lead project setup activities, including model organization, worksharing strategies, content management, and quality requirements.
- Develop and maintain Revit families, template content, and architectural BIM resources.
- Perform model audits and quality reviews to ensure adherence to company, client, and project standards.
- Support BIM execution planning and implementation across multiple project teams.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve model coordination and digital project delivery.
- Partner with project architects and designers to resolve complex modeling and workflow challenges.
- Evaluate, test, and implement emerging BIM technologies, automation tools, and AI-enabled workflows.
- Develop and promote process improvements that enhance project efficiency, model quality, and consistency.
- Provide onboarding, mentoring, and training to architectural staff in BIM tools, standards, and project delivery practices.
- Support architecture leadership in advancing digital delivery strategies across the Electronics practice.
- Contribute to the development of semiconductor-specific modeling standards and content libraries.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8-10 years of experience supporting architectural design and documentation using BIM technologies.
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading BIM implementation, standards development, or BIM management for large and complex projects.
- Expert-level proficiency with Autodesk Revit and Navisworks.
- Experience creating and managing Revit families, templates, and BIM content libraries.
- Thorough understanding of BIM standards, quality management processes, and model governance.
- Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM 360, and cloud-based model collaboration.
- Demonstrated experience supporting multidisciplinary project teams in collaborative BIM environments.
- Working knowledge of Dynamo, Power BI, computational design, or workflow automation tools.
- Strong communication, mentoring, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to support multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Experience supporting semiconductor, cleanroom, or other advanced technology facilities.
- Experience evaluating and implementing emerging digital delivery technologies.
- Understanding of building systems coordination within highly technical industrial facilities.
- Experience delivering large, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Desire to travel.
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $94,300.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $165,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $94,300.00 to $165,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon, United States
INTRODUCTION
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
YOUR IMPACT
At Jacobs, advanced facilities simplify our everyday lives, enabling technology to connect us. We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. Jacobs is recognized globally as one of the leading design firms for advanced technology industrial projects. We design some of the most complex and specialized facilities being constructed today, including projects for semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, and other state of the art manufacturing facilities. Our services include feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, and the full spectrum of design services from conceptualization through construction support.
As an Architectural BIM Specialist with Jacobs Advanced Facilities - Electronics, you will serve as a technical leader supporting the development and delivery of some of the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities and high-tech industrial projects. Working across multiple project teams, you will drive BIM excellence within the Architecture discipline by developing and maintaining standards, improving workflows, supporting project start-up and execution, and ensuring the quality and consistency of BIM deliverables. You will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and digital delivery professionals to advance model-based design practices, implement innovative technologies, and support the successful delivery of complex semiconductor facilities. This role combines deep technical expertise in Revit and BIM management with a passion for mentoring others, improving processes, and advancing the future of digital design delivery within the Architecture practice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Serve as an Architectural BIM expert supporting semiconductor and advanced facilities projects.
- Develop, maintain, and improve Architectural BIM standards, templates, workflows, and best practices.
- Lead project setup activities, including model organization, worksharing strategies, content management, and quality requirements.
- Develop and maintain Revit families, template content, and architectural BIM resources.
- Perform model audits and quality reviews to ensure adherence to company, client, and project standards.
- Support BIM execution planning and implementation across multiple project teams.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve model coordination and digital project delivery.
- Partner with project architects and designers to resolve complex modeling and workflow challenges.
- Evaluate, test, and implement emerging BIM technologies, automation tools, and AI-enabled workflows.
- Develop and promote process improvements that enhance project efficiency, model quality, and consistency.
- Provide onboarding, mentoring, and training to architectural staff in BIM tools, standards, and project delivery practices.
- Support architecture leadership in advancing digital delivery strategies across the Electronics practice.
- Contribute to the development of semiconductor-specific modeling standards and content libraries.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8-10 years of experience supporting architectural design and documentation using BIM technologies.
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading BIM implementation, standards development, or BIM management for large and complex projects.
- Expert-level proficiency with Autodesk Revit and Navisworks.
- Experience creating and managing Revit families, templates, and BIM content libraries.
- Thorough understanding of BIM standards, quality management processes, and model governance.
- Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM 360, and cloud-based model collaboration.
- Demonstrated experience supporting multidisciplinary project teams in collaborative BIM environments.
- Working knowledge of Dynamo, Power BI, computational design, or workflow automation tools.
- Strong communication, mentoring, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to support multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Experience supporting semiconductor, cleanroom, or other advanced technology facilities.
- Experience evaluating and implementing emerging digital delivery technologies.
- Understanding of building systems coordination within highly technical industrial facilities.
- Experience delivering large, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Desire to travel.
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $94,300.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $165,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $94,300.00 to $165,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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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.
H-1B Visa Bim Manager: 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.