Hybrid BIM Manager, Civil Structures – Revit Focused

at Kairos Power

• Job title: BIM Manager, Civil Structures – Revit Focused
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $140,000 - $165,400 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Alameda, United States

About the role

• BIM Manager leading Revit implementation for civil structures projects at Kairos Power. Overseeing BIM processes and integrating digital delivery across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's BIM strategy, with a primary focus on robust Revit standards and workflows for civil structures.
• Champion the adoption of BIM technologies across all civil engineering disciplines, ensuring seamless integration between Revit and other platforms like Civil 3D.
• Establish and manage a Common Data Environment (CDE) for all project information, ensuring Revit models and data are central to the project ecosystem.
• Oversee the BIM process on multiple civil structures projects, from initial planning and design through to construction and as-built documentation, ensuring Revit models are accurately developed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage project-specific BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), clearly defining Revit modeling standards, Level of Development (LOD) requirements, and collaboration procedures.
• Lead interdisciplinary coordination using federated models, with a strong emphasis on the structural Revit model as a key source of truth.
• Manage and lead clash detection and resolution meetings, utilizing Navisworks to coordinate Revit models with designs from other disciplines.
• Serve as the in-house expert for Revit Structure, providing advanced technical guidance and troubleshooting for project teams.
• Lead the development and maintenance of a comprehensive library of standardized Revit families and content specifically for civil structural elements (e.g., bridge components, retaining walls, culverts, foundations).
• Provide expert support on other key software, including Autodesk Civil 3D, Navisworks, and InfraWorks, while ensuring optimal interoperability with Revit.
• Mentor project teams on best practices for Revit modeling, work-sharing, and data management.
• Supervise and mentor a team of BIM coordinators and modelers, with a focus on elevating their Revit skills.
• Develop and deliver customized training programs to enhance the Revit proficiency of all civil engineering staff, from basic principles to advanced modeling techniques.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing, particularly around Revit and digital innovation.
• Ensure all BIM deliverables, especially Revit models, meet the required level of accuracy, detail, and quality as defined by project and company standards.
• Conduct regular, rigorous quality control reviews of Revit models and associated documentation.
• Stay current with the latest versions of Revit, industry add-ins, and emerging BIM technologies and standards, such as ISO 19650.
• Partners with stakeholders to understand project requirements, specifications, and objectives.
• Collaborate with civil structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers to integrate utilities, power supplies, and infrastructure into the layout design.
• Generate 2D and 3D layout drawings, as well as associated documentation and reports, to communicate design concepts and implementation guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and construction, to ensure seamless coordination and alignment during project execution.
• Conduct periodic reviews of existing plant layouts to identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency enhancement, and cost reduction.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in plant layout design and material handling systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the AECO industry, with at least 5 years in a dedicated BIM management or coordination role focused on structural or civil projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Revit Structure is essential, with a demonstrable portfolio of complex projects.
• Experience with Autodesk Navisworks for coordination and clash detection.
• Proven experience in creating and managing advanced Revit families, parameters, and templates.
• Experience in nuclear or regulated environments is a plus.
• Background and experience must include drafting/ designer experience in engineering fields, such as electrical, mechanical, structural, communications, architectural, fire protection or civil

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)