Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: PDOR Portland - Portland, OR 97204Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: DesignThe Opportunity
As a BIM Specialist, you will lead discipline BIM setup, maintenance, and delivery for small to mid-size projects, coordinating closely with project teams and providing technical guidance to Digital Design Technicians. You will serve as the primary BIM lead for your assigned projects, managing the model structure and cross-discipline coordination between internal and external partners. This role requires a strong technical foundation in Revit, Navisworks, and ACC, combined with an emerging leadership presence to ensure project deliverables are accurate, consistent, and delivered on schedule
Who We Are
PAE 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 Do
Lead project BIM deliverables in partnership with Project Managers and Project Coordinators
Serve as project BIM Lead for assigned projects, managing BIM execution, model structure, documentation, and cross-discipline coordination across internal and external teams
Use BIM 360 / ACC to manage model exchange and coordination with internal and external partners
Lead BIM quality control of engineering drawings for consistency, accuracy, and legibility, maintaining accountability throughout the project lifecycle
Execute the Quality Management Plan (QMP) activities related to BIM on assigned projects and proactively address model health and coordination issues prior to formal reviews
Prepare and maintain project-specific BIM Execution Plans based on firmwide frameworks
Lead setup and maintenance of AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks models for your projects
Facilitate discipline-specific BIM/Revit kickoff meetings and expectations with clients or design partners as needed
Contribute to BIM process improvements, standards development, and internal best-practice documentation
Build working knowledge of BIM Level of Development (LOD) and how it affects project scope and fees
Mentor junior staff through day-to-day coaching (no formal people-management responsibilities)
Provide high-quality client service and responsive communication related to BIM deliverables
Identify and remedy BIM-related risks, coordination challenges, and scope impacts in collaboration with Project Managers
Lead or coordinate drawing review workflows using Bluebeam Revu or similar markup tools, ensuring clear resolution of comments and alignment with BIM deliverables
Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring
Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
4+ years of AEC industry experience with significant BIM production/coordination
Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Mechanical or Electrical Design (preferred)
Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting (preferred)
Willingness to travel to regional offices or project sites as needed
Strong team collaborator with an emerging leadership presence
Reliable, flexible, and able to maintain a positive attitude under project pressure
Solid understanding of construction and engineering disciplines, especially MEP coordination
Advanced skills in Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam; confident working within BIM 360/ACC
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including meetings and small presentations
Demonstrate advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, OneNote), and use Excel, SharePoint, or Lists to support project coordination, tracking, and reporting
Skilled at estimating task durations and coordinating work with project schedules
Comfortable working in a hybrid digital environment that supports BIM production and coordination, aligned with Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) performance needs
What We Offer
Hiring Base Salary Range: $65,100-$87,100 annual
This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay
The 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 stipend
Cell phone stipend
Life insurance and disability benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Employee Assistance Program
9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visit  https://www.pae-engineers.com/careers/benefits. This information is provided per the Equal Pay Act
Our 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 Of
Founded 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.
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