DLB Associates · 2 days ago
BIM Associate Director - Mechanical Focus
DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions across various sectors. The Associate Director of BIM – Mechanical Focus is responsible for strategic direction, quality assurance, and execution within all mechanical BIM operations, ensuring alignment with DLB's standards and fostering collaboration across departments.
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Responsibilities
Partner with senior and executive leadership to define BIM strategies supporting organizational growth and innovation
Develop and enforce mechanical BIM standards, templates, and model management protocols across all project types
Drive adoption of advanced modeling tools and integrated design technologies (e.g., Revit, Navisworks, Dynamo, CDE platforms)
Lead change management efforts to enhance BIM performance, efficiency, and collaboration
Oversee the mechanical BIM roadmap, ensuring alignment with departmental and firmwide goals
Oversee daily BIM operations within the Mechanical discipline, ensuring quality, accuracy, and coordination
Establish and monitor QA/QC workflows for models, deliverables, and data management
Support and mentor project BIM Leads, ensuring consistency in execution and adherence to DLB protocols
Coordinate with IT and technology groups to ensure system reliability, data security, and workflow optimization
Implement performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives for BIM delivery
Serve as a high-level technical liaison during client coordination, design-assist, and construction phases
Represent the BIM discipline during client and internal reviews, communicating value and identifying digital opportunities
Collaborate with Project Managers, Design Directors, and Engineers of Record to ensure model fidelity and design intent alignment
Support business development and client presentations by demonstrating BIM capabilities and digital integration
Foster strong relationships with clients, contractors, and partners to improve project outcomes through BIM
Evaluate emerging design and construction technologies and lead pilot initiatives for mechanical BIM advancement
Integrate data-driven insights, automation, and interoperability tools into workflows
Partner with software vendors and internal developers to expand BIM functionality through customization or scripting
Train and mentor staff in advanced BIM techniques, computational design, and model-based collaboration
Promote the use of BIM for sustainability, performance analysis, and lifecycle data management
Identify opportunities and lead the strategic use of technology, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency through workflow automation, reduced manual effort, and improved accuracy in forecasting, documentation, reporting, and quality processes
Support adoption of emerging technologies - including advanced analytics, data visualization tools, and digital construction management platforms - to strengthen readiness, quality assurance, and project controls
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure technology solutions align with DLB standards for data security, privacy, and operational integrity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, or related field
Minimum of thirteen (13) years of experience in mechanical design and BIM management
Demonstrated leadership in BIM implementation across multiple projects and teams
Autodesk Revit Professional Certification or equivalent experience required
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent registration preferred
Benefits
Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
Flex spending accounts (FSA)
Dental and vision plans
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
Paid parental leave after one year of employment
Company
DLB Associates
DLB Associates is an engineering consulting company - rendering and design for residential and commercial sectors.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-16Acquired
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