Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: LACA Los Angeles - Culver City, CA 90230Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: DesignThe Opportunity
As a BIM Specialist, you will serve as a senior project BIM lead for complex or multi-discipline projects, providing advanced coordination, QA/QC, and mentorship. You will act as a high-level bridge between project teams and Regional BIM leadership, ensuring technical alignment and quality throughout the project lifecycle. This role demands a balance of advanced Revit/ACC expertise and strategic project management, ensuring that BIM workflows are not only efficient but also aligned with PAE’s high standards for quality and client care.
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 BIM delivery for complex and multi-discipline projects in partnership with Project Managers
Plan and coordinate BIM workflows, including model segmentation, links, and file management strategies
Provide advanced technical guidance to project delivery teams
Apply deep understanding of BIM 360 / ACC to manage model sharing, permissions, and exchanges
Define and communicate project BIM deliverable requirements to design and production teams
Lead and document BIM-related QA/QC processes, including proactive model health checks and drawing reviews, maintaining ongoing ownership of BIM quality throughout the project lifecycle
Train project teams on QMP processes and BIM-specific quality expectations
Develop and maintain project-specific BIM Execution Plans aligned with firmwide standards
Lead Revit/BIM kickoff meetings with clients and external partners; share best practices with the team
Demonstrate a high level of client care by anticipating BIM-related needs, communicating clearly, and representing PAE’s standards and professionalism in all interactions
Share lessons learned and contribute to BIM standards, tools, and process enhancements
Apply understanding of BIM Level of Development (LOD) to advise on scope, fees, and deliverable expectations
Mentor junior and mid-level BIM staff; support their technical and professional growth by guiding them in project-level decision-making and helping calibrate when issues should be resolved at the project level versus escalated (no direct reports)
Identify and remedy BIM-related risks, coordination challenges, and scope impacts in collaboration with Project Managers. Support and assist internal BIM development tasks, pilots, and rollouts of new digital delivery tools to advance firmwide digital delivery capabilities
Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
6+ years of AEC industry experience with advanced BIM responsibilities
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 other PAE offices or project locations
Recognized technical resources and go-to BIM expert within project teams
Strong communication skills; comfortable leading coordination discussions and presenting BIM approaches
Deep understanding of construction industry workflows and engineering disciplines
Highly proficient in Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360 / ACC, and related tools
Leverage Microsoft 365 tools, including advanced Excel, SharePoint, Lists, Planner, Forms, Teams, OneDrive, and OneNote, to support multi-project coordination, workflow management, and BIM-related reporting
Strong attention to detail with the ability to see project-wide coordination impacts
Demonstrated ability to manage workload and priorities across multiple projects
Ability to think systemically across projects, identifying recurring BIM challenges and opportunities for improvement beyond a single project context
Ability to consistently balance technical rigor, delivery efficiency, and project risk on complex or fast-moving projects
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: $77,200 - $103,300 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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