Lead BIM Modeler

Description

Full‑time, Exempt, Permanent, Position: 1, Reporting to:
Global Director of Engineering

Location:

Columbia, MD (Onsite/Hybrid - 1 day WFH)

Tate Columbia MD
7001 Columbia Gateway Dr
Suite 500
Columbia, MD 21046, USA

• Pay or shift range: $100,000 USD to $130,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting‑edge design engineering to craft solutions and work collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward‑thinking designs, as we remain a market‑leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world‑class standards and, in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

As a Lead BIM Modeler, you will operate within Tate’s global design engineering team and play a pivotal role in driving technical excellence, capability building, and consistency in BIM delivery across regions. In addition to hands‑on BIM coordination, this role has formal responsibility to lead, mentor, train, and develop junior and mid‑level BIM modelers, ensuring high‑quality outputs and long‑term skills growth.

Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you will support the execution of ambitious global growth plans while helping shape scalable BIM standards and best practices that reinforce Tate’s leadership in the data center and critical infrastructure markets.

This is a key leadership position for someone eager to influence people, processes, and technical outcomes as Tate continues to expand manufacturing capability across all regions.

• Lead the creation, coordination, and quality assurance of BIM models and CAD drawings for global data centre projects.
• Oversee and perform clash detection, prepare clash reports, and guide resolution strategies across disciplines.
• Produce and review detailed product and submittal drawings, cutting lists, and associated technical documentation.
• Act as the primary BIM technical authority on assigned projects, ensuring compliance with engineering, constructability, and client requirements.

• Lead, mentor, coach, and support the professional development of less‑experienced BIM modelers.
• Provide structured onboarding, training, and ongoing technical guidance to improve capability, confidence, and consistency.
• Conduct regular model reviews and provide constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across regional and global teams.
• Support and help drive the global engineering and BIM strategy for Tate products aligned with market positioning and client needs.
• Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of standardized BIM workflows, templates, families, and naming conventions across all regions.
• Ensure BIM outputs align with Tate’s quality standards, brand identity, and documentation requirements.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives, including the design and development of new products, systems, and digital engineering methods.

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