BIM Associate Director - Mechanical Focus

About this role

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience. Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority. Position Title : Associate Director of BIM – Mechanical Focus Position Location : Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States Job Summary The Associate Director will regularly interact with Senior Directors, Directors other Associate Directors and Exec Team on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers. This person is responsible for strategic direction, quality assurance, and execution within all mechanical BIM operations across the Design Department. This role works closely with other discipline BIM leaders, and the Executive Team to develop, refine, and execute BIM standards, technology strategies, and delivery workflows that advance the firm’s digital design and coordination capabilities. The BIM Associate Director oversees the performance, training, and growth of mechanical BIM users, ensuring that project execution aligns with DLB’s standards of technical accuracy, constructability, and client value. This individual plays a key role in cross-departmental collaboration, digital transformation initiatives, and project delivery excellence. Essential Functions BIM Leadership and Strategy Execution (25%) 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. Organizational Oversight and Quality Management (25%) 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. Collaboration and Client Interface (25%) 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. Technology Innovation and Data Integration (25%) 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. Completion of Assigned

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