Associate degree or completion of trade school or equivalent formal training is required.
At least 3 years of AEC working experience, including at least 2 years in an architecture firm or relevant field using BIM/CAD technology, is required.
Ability to encourage and train others effectively and tactfully, in person and via web conference, is required.
Extensive knowledge of Revit 2022 or newer is required.
Experience with electronic file transfers, such as email, SharePoint, Box, and Dropbox, is required.
Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and other business software, including Microsoft 365, is required.
Familiarity with AutoCAD 2022 or newer is required.
Familiarity with Bluebeam is required.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
Maintain Revit and CAD libraries and provide minor information technology support.
Refine and update office and project-type templates, families, and libraries, and provide active, direct assistance to Revit and CAD project teams.
Develop processes and ongoing in-house training for users ranging from Revit and CAD novices to intermediate users, emphasizing best practices and lessons learned.
Divide time equally between active project contribution and firm-wide Revit leadership, assistance, and support.
Manage and update the office Standards of Construction Documentation for Revit and BIM Execution Plans.
Perform model setup tasks, including project startup within Autodesk Construction Cloud, template selection and preparation, sheet and view setup, and base cleaning.
Administer the use of Revit and CAD digital libraries and templates across projects, ensuring appropriate graphic and written assets reflect office BIM standards, current building and energy codes, regulatory agency requirements, and current AEC industry best practices.
Apply the firm’s quality-control procedures with an emphasis on thoroughness and precision.
Assist with developing architectural and engineering site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, details, and proposals, and generate correspondence for clients and project managers.
Coordinate design production to align the firm’s and clients’ standards for BIM and file management.
Provide or source Revit and CAD training through onsite, remote, and/or online courses to improve the effective use of Revit in the architectural process.
Participate in project kickoff meetings to identify project-team tasks and issues, and identify and resolve project-specific issues related to Revit model setup and documentation processes.
Participate in occasional team meetings to help resolve project issues involving coordination, scheduling, and technical concerns related to Revit and CAD.
Research industry developments to ensure Revit users have appropriate tools and skills to be productive.
Assist with procuring and managing office technology, including sourcing equipment, tracking inventory, and ensuring proper setup, maintenance, and lifecycle management of hardware and software assets.
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with AutoCAD and BIM (Revit) programming languages and plugins is a plus.
Familiarity with clash detection using Revit, Navisworks, and other 3D software is a plus.
Familiarity with program management and project collaboration software such as Procore or Newforma is a plus.
Familiarity with government agency standards, including OSHPD, DSA, and LADBS, is a plus.
BIM Manager
Crawford Architects, LLC · Kansas City, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-18
Salary: USD 70,000–105,000
Workplace: on_site
Description
Crawford Architects is currently seeking a full-time, experienced BIM/CAD Manager to join our team of experts, responsible for providing our experienced team with technological leadership on a wide range of projects. BIM/CAD managers are key to keeping the firm coordinated and productive. We are looking for that unique individual with a passion for architecture, design experience and Revit+CAD expertise to be a vital member of our team. The position entails the maintenance of our Revit+CAD libraries as well as minor IT support. The ideal candidate is an Architectural Designer and/or BIM Technician who is an expert in Revit+CAD to be our in-house BIM Manager. This position will be responsible for refining and updating all office & project type templates, families, and libraries – as well as providing active and direct assistance to Revit+CAD project teams. This person will also develop processes and on-going in-house training to individuals and groups with skillsets ranging from Revit+CAD novices to Intermediate users – with special emphasis on best-practices and personal lessons learned. We anticipate that this teammate will divide time equally between participating as an active project contributor and providing firm-wide Revit leadership, assistance and support.
Manages and updates the Crawford Architects office Standards of Construction Documentation for Revit and BIM Execution Plans.
Performs model setup tasks including but not limited to project startup within Autodesk Construction Cloud, template selection/preparation, sheet and view setup, and base cleaning.
Administer across all projects the use of Revit+CAD digital libraries and templates with appropriate graphic and written assets from office BIM standards, current building codes, energy codes, requirements of regulatory agencies, and current AEC industry best practices.
Consistently applies Crawford’s Quality Control procedures with an emphasis on thoroughness and precision.
Assists with the development of architectural and engineering site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, details, proposals and generates correspondence for clients and project managers.
Coordinate design production between Crawford’s and client-specific standards (BIM, File Management, etc.).
Be responsible for providing/sourcing Revit+CAD training through a combination of onsite, remote and/or online training courses – geared toward making most effective use of Revit in the architectural process.
Participate in project kick-off meetings to identify tasks and issues relating to project teams and collaboration; identify and resolve project specific issues to Revit model setup and documentation processes.
Participates in occasional team meetings to help resolve project issues such as coordination, scheduling, and technical concerns relating to Revit+CAD.
Research developments in the industry to “keep ahead of the curve” so that all of our Revit users have the appropriate tools & skillsets to be productive.
Assist with the procurement and management of office technology, including sourcing equipment, tracking inventory, and ensuring proper setup, maintenance, and lifecycle management of hardware and software assets.
Requirements
Associate degree or completion of trade school or equivalent formal training.
3+ years AEC working experience with at least 2 years in an architecture firm or relevant field utilizing BIM/CAD Technology, a must.
Ability to encourage and train effectively and tactfully, in-person and via web conference.
Extensive knowledge of Revit 2022 or newer version.
Experience in electronic file transfers (email, SharePoint, Box, DropBox, etc).
Experience with the MS Office suite and other business software (Microsoft 365).
Familiarity with AutoCAD 2022 or newer version.
Familiarity with Bluebeam.
Familiarity with AutoCAD/BIM (Revit) programming languages and plugins is a plus.
Familiarity with clash detection utilizing Revit, Navisworks, and other 3D software is a plus.
Familiarity with Program Management and Project collaboration software such as ProCore or Newforma is a plus.
Familiarity with government agency standards (OSHPD, DSA, LADBS, etc) is a plus.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Job Type: Full-time/ On-site: Kansas City, MO - Employees are required to be physically present and working in the office during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, to ensure collaboration, accessibility, and support for daily operations.
NO AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS!
Benefits
The salary range for this position is $70,000–$105,000, commensurate with experience and skills.
We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes employer-paid health insurance premiums, an employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), 401(k) matching, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid holidays, and an accrual-based paid time off (PTO) program.
Our open studio environment fosters collaboration, workflow efficiency, and clear communication across teams, supporting both individual growth and project success.
We also value connection beyond the workplace, hosting employee events throughout the year such as local sporting events, team outings, happy hours, chili cook-offs, family picnics, and our annual holiday celebration