ORION · 2 months ago
Senior Structural Designer &BIM Integration Lead
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expORION is a company focused on marine and heavy civil structures, seeking a Senior Structural Designer & BIM Integration Lead. This role involves advanced drafting, modeling, and coordination support for various structures, while also leading the design and BIM team to ensure project quality and timely delivery.
Building MaintenanceCivil EngineeringConstructionIndustrialMarine TechnologyMarine Transportation
Responsibilities
Actively lead and manage the design and BIM team, ensuring coordination, technical quality, and timely delivery of project drawings and models
Provide daily guidance and workload management to designers, modelers, and technicians to balance resources and meet project milestones
Serve as the main point of contact for all design production matters, ensuring alignment with engineering and construction requirements
Provide senior-level drafting and design leadership for marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects
Prepare detailed design drawings, including plans, sections, elevations, and construction details using AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D
Perform 3D modeling of both existing and new structures to support design development and constructability reviews
Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure all design deliverables meet quality and schedule requirements
Develop visualization aids (sketches, renderings, animations) to communicate design intent and support proposals or client presentations
Identify geometric constraints or inconsistencies and propose technical solutions
Review and approve drawing sets prepared by junior staff, maintaining Orion’s standards of accuracy and presentation
Maintain and update company drafting and modeling standards, ensuring consistent practices across projects
Mentor and train junior designers, fostering a learning environment that promotes growth and accountability
Coordinate design activities across civil, structural, and marine disciplines to ensure full integration
Act as the primary link between design and construction teams, facilitating field-driven design adjustments
Participate in project coordination and constructability meetings to address modeling or design issues
Provide technical insight and leadership for implementing new digital tools and workflows within the department
Support departmental recruitment, onboarding, and capability development, helping grow Orion’s in-house design and modeling capacity
Lead the development and management of 3D BIM models for all structural and marine scopes
Federate models from engineering, diving, dredging, and construction into a single, clash-free environment
Coordinate with subcontractors and consultants using Revit, Civil 3D, and Navisworks
Ensure accurate geometric representation aligned with field conditions and design intent
Maintain Revit and CAD libraries, templates, and shared parameters
Manage multi-discipline model coordination through BIM 360 and ensure version control
Export validated data for estimating, procurement, and fabrication workflows
Run and manage clash detection reviews across all disciplines
Facilitate weekly coordination meetings and track resolution of design conflicts
Generate QC reports and ensure models meet Orion’s BEP (BIM Execution Plan) standards
Generate shop drawings, pile layouts, and lifting diagrams from 3D models
Integrate survey, dive, and ROV data into as-built models for accurate documentation
Develop 4D visualizations and phasing diagrams to communicate sequencing and means and methods
Lead coordination between Orion Engineering, Construction, and external design partners
Support integration of modeling data with InEight (estimating), Primavera P6 (scheduling), and SAP2000
Maintain standardized data exchange formats (IFC, DWG, NWC)
Support the development of digital twin deliverables for long-term client asset management
Actively contribute to the strategic growth of the Engineering Department through process improvement, innovation, and staff development
Collaborate with leadership to identify technology investments and implement new digital workflows
Serve as an internal subject matter expert for BIM integration, marine structure modeling, and digital collaboration
Promote cross-discipline communication between engineering, construction, and estimating
Champion Orion’s digital vision by leading workshops and internal training for new modeling techniques
Assist in developing recruitment strategies and evaluating design software, tools, and licenses
Ensure design deliverables and workflows align with Orion’s long-term business objectives and growth plan
100% of IFC models clash-checked and coordinated prior to issue
Quarterly BIM library and BEP updates completed and documented
Consistent delivery of projects meeting quality and schedule standards
Department training and mentorship goals achieved each quarter
Qualification
Required
10+ years of structural and marine design experience, with at least 5 years in BIM coordination or 3D modeling leadership
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, and Bluebeam
Strong understanding of marine structures, foundations, and constructability
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and visualization skills
Strong communication and ability to collaborate across all departments
Preferred
Familiarity with BIM 360, InEight, and Primavera P6 preferred
Benefits
Medical, including Prescription Drugs
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan w/ company match
Paid Time Off Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Career Growth & Development
Company
ORION
Orion is a specialty construction company offering Marine, Concrete, and Engineering & Consulting services across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$140MKey Investors
UMB Bank
2025-12-29Post Ipo Debt· $120M
2020-06-08Post Ipo Debt· $20M
2007-12-21IPO
Leadership Team
Travis Boone
President and CEO
Alison Vasquez
EVP, CFO and Treasurer
Recent News
2026-01-05
2025-12-29
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