Requisition ID: 181237
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Drafting & Design
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a BIM Specialist at Kiewit, you will serve as a technical leader in digital delivery, BIM strategy, and multidisciplinary coordination across complex infrastructure projects. In this role, you will provide expertise in design technology platforms, model-based workflows, and project execution strategies while supporting engineering, construction, and design-build teams.
You will lead BIM implementation efforts on large and complex projects, establish project-specific standards and workflows, and serve as a subject matter expert for digital delivery initiatives. This position is ideal for experienced BIM professionals, VDC leaders, engineering specialists, and design technology experts who are passionate about advancing model-based design and construction practices throughout the project lifecycle.
In addition to project support, you will contribute to enterprise-wide BIM standards, mentor developing BIM professionals, and help drive innovation through automation, process improvement, and emerging technologies.
Location
This position is based out of San Jose, CA, with travel to project offices and job sites throughout Northern California and other Kiewit operating districts as required
Responsibilities
BIM Leadership and Digital Delivery
• Lead BIM execution and digital delivery efforts for large, complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), model governance procedures, and coordination workflows.
• Serve as the primary BIM advisor to project leadership, design managers, discipline leads, and construction teams.
• Align BIM deliverables and digital workflows with project objectives, contractual requirements, and client expectations.
• Facilitate and lead multidisciplinary model coordination meetings and clash resolution efforts.
Model Management and Quality Assurance
• Establish and maintain project model health standards, quality control procedures, and model review processes.
• Monitor project models for compliance with company standards, client requirements, and project execution plans.
• Perform advanced model audits and identify opportunities to improve model quality, performance, and constructability.
• Track and manage model coordination issues from identification through resolution.
Enterprise Standards and Process Development
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Kiewit's BIM standards, templates, content libraries, and digital delivery workflows.
• Evaluate new technologies, workflows, and software platforms to improve project delivery efficiency.
• Develop best practices and lessons learned for implementation across multiple projects and business units.
• Support enterprise initiatives related to BIM, VDC, digital delivery, reality capture, GIS integration, and digital twins.
Automation and Innovation
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve consistency through workflow automation.
• Support implementation of advanced technologies including reality capture, model-based construction, data integration, and digital project delivery initiatives.
• Lead pilot programs and technology evaluations supporting future digital delivery strategies.
Training and Technical Mentorship
• Mentor BIM Specialists, designers, engineers, and discipline modelers.
• Provide technical leadership and support across multiple projects and project teams.
• Develop and deliver training programs related to BIM standards, software platforms, and project workflows.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for BIM and digital delivery technologies.
Construction and Design Integration
• Support integration of BIM workflows with estimating, scheduling, procurement, construction planning, and field operations.
• Collaborate with construction teams to improve constructability reviews and model-based decision making.
• Assist project teams with implementation of model-based coordination and field workflows.
• Support digital turnover and asset information management requirements where applicable.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Architecture, Construction Management, Drafting Technology, or related field. In lieu of degree, equivalent experience will be considered.
• 8+ years of relevant BIM, VDC, or digital delivery experience supporting infrastructure, transportation, industrial, or vertical construction projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Navisworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary BIM coordination efforts on large-scale projects.
• Experience developing and implementing BIM Execution Plans (BEPs).
• Advanced understanding of design and construction workflows, multidisciplinary coordination, and model-based project delivery.
• Strong understanding of BIM standards, model governance, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience facilitating coordination meetings and managing clash detection and resolution workflows.
• Strong understanding of civil infrastructure systems, utilities, and construction means and methods.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information to project leadership and clients.
Technical Skills
• Advanced proficiency in:
o Autodesk Revit
o Navisworks Manage
o Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
o BIM Collaborate Pro
o Model coordination and clash detection workflows
• Working knowledge of:
o Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads Designer
o Reality capture workflows
o Point cloud management
o GIS integration
o Bentley ProjectWise environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with mega projects, including rail, light rail and transportation
• Autodesk Certified Professional - Revit
• Bentley OpenRoads Designer Certification
• BuildingSMART Professional Certification
• Experience supporting Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build projects.
• Experience supporting projects exceeding $100M in construction value.
• Experience with:
o Synchro 4D
o Civil 3D
o OpenRoads Designer
o Reality Capture (LiDAR, Drone, Laser Scanning)
o Digital Twin technologies
• Experience developing enterprise BIM standards, content libraries, and governance programs.
• Experience leading BIM/VDC teams or mentoring junior BIM professionals.
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Working Conditions
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Base Compensation: $85,000/yr - $95,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
