About Penney Design Group: Penney Design Group is a national, award-winning architecture, design, and planning firm based in Bethesda, MD. We are a relationship-driven firm focused on delivering creative, cost-effective solutions for clients across diverse sectors, including automotive, mixed-use, office, and residential design. We believe that great design and thorough, complete working drawings are the best form of marketing. We are seeking talented, dedicated professionals to join our team-oriented environment.
Position Summary: The CAD / BIM Manager is a critical executive technical leadership position responsible for overseeing firm-wide implementation, strategic development, and governance of Building Information Modeling (BIM) across the entire firm portfolio. This role ensures that technology infrastructure and workflows align with operational and financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while directly enhancing production efficiency and quality. By managing BIM standards and enforcement, you will serve as a central pillar for risk mitigation and overhead reduction.
What You'll Do
- Establish a comprehensive, long-range BIM strategy and technology roadmap for hardware and software to align with the firm's business objectives.
- Manage the continuous development and rigorous enforcement of BIM standards across all project models and file structures.
- Oversee the firm's BIM software budget, strategically optimizing license usage to reduce firm overhead.
- Design and deliver in-house training programs on Revit fundamentals and advanced coordination techniques to all architectural staff.
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination and clash detection processes using specialized software to mitigate risks to project schedules and costs.
- Manage all software licenses, installations of new versions, and the implementation of supporting BIM plug-ins.
- Provide performance input to Project Managers regarding the technical BIM competence of staff members.
- Monitor and report on the measurable Return on Investment (ROI) of new BIM software and automated routines.
- Drive innovation by seeking out and transferring knowledge of external best practices into the firm.
- Oversee the final model handover process to ensure clients receive accurate "digital twin" data for facilities management systems.
What You'll Bring
- Education: A professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or a related Engineering discipline.
- Experience: A mandatory minimum of six (6) or more years of specialized, progressive professional experience in BIM management, coordination, or senior technical leadership.
- Advanced Proficiency: Expert-level mastery of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and interdisciplinary coordination software like Navisworks Manage.
- Automation Mastery: Proficiency in visual programming environments (e.g., Dynamo) to automate routines and drive productivity.
- Fiduciary Acumen: Demonstrated skill in optimizing technology budgets and maximizing the utilization of digital assets to reduce project overhead.
- Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to set technical strategy and communicate the impact of BIM on workflows across the organization.
- Governance Commitment: Unwavering dedication to enforcing complex firm-wide technical standards and QC protocols to mitigate liability risk.
- Mentorship Excellence: Exceptional capability to design technical training curricula and effectively mentor junior staff and BIM Coordinators.
Nice-to-Haves
- Active Architectural Licensure, which is highly valued for its reinforcement of professional liability and technical compliance obligations.
- Advanced professional certification in BIM (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit, Navisworks) or equivalent VDC/Digital Project Management certification.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Range: $135,000 - $175,000.
- Benefits: Includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life, and AD&D insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with a company contribution; and paid parking.
- Time Off & Flexibility: Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, a firm-wide paid week-long closure between Christmas and New Year's, a "Summer Fridays" schedule, and the option to work each Friday remotely.
- Growth Support: Robust support for professional development, continuing education, and licensure.
- Other Compensation: Participation in the firm's discretionary bonus program with potential for mid-year and year-end bonuses based on firm and individual performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Penney Design Group, LLC is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, ancestry, creed, marital status, genetic information, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable federal and State laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement Penney Design Group, LLC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
Pay: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Bethesda, MD 20814 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bethesda, MD 20814: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
