Lead BIM Specialist

The OpportunityPAE is looking for a Lead BIM Specialist to act as a senior technical authority in BIM and digital deliver, leading BIM on PAE's most complex projects, mentoring BIM staff across offices, and contributing significantly to firmwide standards and continuous improvement without formal people-management responsibilities.Who We ArePAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs. As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.What You'll DoServe as lead BIM specialist on high-visibility and complex projects, acting as the primary BIM authority for clients and external partners and supporting Regional BIM ManagersAdvise Project Managers on BIM scope, LOD, schedule, and fee implicationsCollaborate with Project Managers to develop work plans for addressing BIM related technical and coordination issuesLead BIM project deliverables in partnership with Project Managers and Project CoordinatorsProvide advanced technical mentorship to BIM Specialists and Digital Design TechniciansLead BIM 360/ ACC configuration and model exchange strategies for major projectsConduct rigorous QA/QC reviews of model's and documentation; produce markups and guidanceTrain project teams on QMP requirements and BIM execution best practicesContribute to the development and refinement of firmwide BIM standards and BIM Execution Plan frameworksRegularly share lessons learned and emerging best practices with the broader BIM community at PAELead or co-lead BIM/Revit kickoff meetings, mentoring other BIM staff in planning and facilitating these sessions while sharing best practices with internal and external teamsApply deep understanding of BIM LOD to support proposal development and contract deliverable definitionsSupport and lead internal BIM development tasks, pilots, and rollouts of new digital delivery tools to advance firmwide digital delivery capabilitiesPerform other duties as assignedWhat You BringAssociate's degree or equivalent experience; Bachelor's degree preferred8+ years of AEC industry experience with 2+ years of BIM leadership in projectsExtensive knowledge of construction industry and engineering disciplines, especially MEP-rich projectsExtensive experience and expertise in using Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360/ ACC and related digital delivery toolsExpert proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Lists, Power Automate, Power BI, Stream, Planner, Teams, OneDrive, and OneNote, to support automation, reporting, knowledge sharing, and firmwide BIM initiativesAdvanced written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing and internal presentationAutodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Mechanical or Electrical Design preferredAutodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting preferredWillingness to travel to support key projects and coordination across officesWhat We Offer Hiring Base Salary Range: $86,400- $115,600 annualThis position is eligible for time and a half overtime payThe base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, employees are eligible for annual compensation reviews based on performance and business needs. The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.In addition, PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision) Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues Employer paid commuter/parking stipendCell phone stipend Life insurance and disability benefits Hybrid work schedule Employee Assistance Program 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected dayPaid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacationTo learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visit  https://www.pae-engineers.com/careers/benefits. This information is provided per the Equal Pay ActOur commitment to pay equity PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: Living Future: Just Label Certification.To find out more visit our website.What We’re Made OfFounded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). PAE designs some of the nation's highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond. Learn more at pae-engineers.com.Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.Fine Print Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. PAE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics historically associated with race, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.