BIM Manager

Albert Kahn Associates is driven to question the status quo in search of creative and long-lasting design and engineering solutions that solve our client’s challenges. We help them do what they do even better. We engage our communities in the design of the built and natural environments to foster genuine belonging and leave a positive impact on our world. We improve life through design.

What we are looking for:
Critical Thinkers. Creative problem solvers. Collaborative Teammates. Future Leaders.

Our Detroit office isseeking a full-time BIM Managertojoin our multi-disciplinary team. This individual will play a key leadership role in managing and advancing the firm’s Building Information Modeling (BIM) strategy, implementation, and standards across all projects and departments.

The BIM Manager will serve as the firm’s primary Revit and CAD subject matter expert, responsible for developing BIM standards, supporting project teams, and providing training and guidance to ensure consistent, high-quality modeling practices across disciplines. This position requires both technical expertise and leadership, with the ability to drive innovation, improve workflows, and support project teams in delivering efficient, coordinated design solutions.

Why join us?
Diverse projects. Drive to Innovate. Collaborative team. Kahn Legacy. Employee Owned. Work-Life Balance.

Full-time positions also offer competitive salary and benefits, 401K with employer match, discretionary bonuses, vacation and sick time, and a hybrid work arrangement.

Led the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the firm’s BIM strategy and standards

Track and report on the company’s current and projected BIM capabilities, particularly in relation to Revit implementation and adoption

Develop strategies to expand and optimize BIM usage across disciplines

Evaluate existing workflows and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and model coordination

Plan, execute, and evaluate BIM implementation initiatives and technology rollouts

BIM Standards & Workflow Development

Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of firmwide BIM standards and best practices

Develop and maintain BIM documentation, templates, and workflow processes

Ensure project teams adhere to established modeling standards and documentation requirements

Create automated routines and tools within BIM platforms to support productivity, consistency, and quality control

Develop and maintain Revit families and content libraries to support documentation needs

Training & Technical Support

Serve as the firm’s primary Revit and CAD trainer, delivering onboarding and continuing education for staff

Provide individualized training and technical support to ensure staff competency in BIM and modeling workflows

Evaluate staff proficiency and identify opportunities for further training and development

Maintain a high level of expertise in BIM software, tools, and industry standards

Collaborate with IT to coordinate software upgrades, hardware requirements, and system performance related to BIM workflows

Provide guidance on technology infrastructure needed to support BIM modeling and data management

Identify and evaluate emerging BIM tools and software solutions that support project delivery

Support project teams in BIM execution planning and model coordination

Assist with BIM standards coordination and documentation requirements for client projects

Participate in client meetings and project coordination efforts as required

Industry Engagement & Innovation

Stay current with industry trends and evolving BIM technologies

Identify opportunities for innovation and improved design workflows

Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations

Contribute to marketing and thought leadership initiatives through presentations, articles, and technical content

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in AEC industry, including production experience in design, drafting or engineering

Advanced, in-depth knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, ReCap, and BIM-related plugins/extensions

Strong understanding of BIM standards such as NCS and NBIMS

Demonstrated ability to…