Airport Engineer (BIM Coordinator)

Salary range: $68,156-$100,000

Posting expires: July 17, 2026

General Description and Classification Standards:

BIM Coordinator assists in the development, implementation and oversight of Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards, workflows, and technologies for airport design, construction, and asset management. Working under the BIM Manager of the Department of Aviation, Planning & Development (DOA/P&D), this position is responsible for the technical coordination of multi-disciplinary models across project cycles to ensure that all information exchange workflows align with ISO 19650 principles and designers and contractors are adhering to the DOA/P&D BIM Standards and Project Specific BIM Execution Plan.

Supervision Received:

This position requires work to be completed independently with minimum supervision. Direction received focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. This position assists in carrying out the direction set forth within the division. Work methods and assignment results are typically reviewed by a more experienced professional or a manager prior to final action.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or comparable field of study.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in BIM/VDC roles (Aviation, Healthcare, or Data Centers).
• Experience with cloud-based collaboration tools and data management.
• Familiarity with construction project management processes and software.

Preferred Requirements

• BIM certification (e.g. Autodesk Certified Professional) is a plus.

Work Environment:

Typical environmental conditions associated with job

Lifting Requirements:

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran's status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Provide Technical Coordination and Clash Management
• Aggregate architectural, structural, MEP-FP, and specialized airport systems into a master federated model.
• Lead rigorous clash detection cycles and move beyond "clash reports" to facilitate real world spatial problem solving between trades.
• Use Visual Design and Construction (VDC) to support 4D (scheduling) and 5D (cost) workflows to visualize construction sequencing in high traffic operational zones.
• Audit models for adherence to ATL naming convections, data requirements, and Level of Development (LOD) 300-400 specs.
• Verify that "as-built" conditions are accurately reflected for seamless integration into our facilities management systems.
• Ensure "Model Health" (clean work sets, proper shared coordinates, and minimal warnings) to prevent data corruption.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for Designers and General Contractors.
• Administer the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) environment, ensuring the "Single Source of Truth" is maintained and accessible.

Coordinate with DOA/P&D Engineering and Sr. Management

• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Strong understanding of BIM processes, 3D/4D/5D modeling and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in Autodesk, Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and associated design tools.
• Comprehensive understanding of the ISO 19650 series (specifically Parts 1 & 2) regarding the organization and digitization of information about building and civil Engineering works.
• Power user of Autodesk Construction Cloud (Design Collaboration, Model Coordination, and build)
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and coordination software like Revizto or BIM track.
• Strong coordination, communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Provide Technical Coordination and Clash Management
• Aggregate architectural, structural, MEP-FP, and specialized airport systems into a master federated model.
• Lead rigorous clash detection cycles and move beyond "clash reports" to facilitate real world spatial problem solving between trades.
• Use Visual Design and Construction (VDC) to support 4D (scheduling) and 5D (cost) workflows to visualize construction sequencing in high traffic operational zones.
• Audit models for adherence to ATL naming convections, data requirements, and Level of Development (LOD) 300-400 specs.
• Verify that "as-built" conditions are accurately reflected for seamless integration into our facilities management systems.
• Ensure "Model Health" (clean work sets, proper shared coordinates, and minimal warnings) to prevent data corruption.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for Designers and General Contractors.
• Administer the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) environment, ensuring the "Single Source of Truth" is maintained and accessible.

Coordinate with DOA/P&D Engineering and Sr. Management

• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Strong understanding of BIM processes, 3D/4D/5D modeling and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in Autodesk, Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and associated design tools.
• Comprehensive understanding of the ISO 19650 series (specifically Parts 1 & 2) regarding the organization and digitization of information about building and civil Engineering works.
• Power user of Autodesk Construction Cloud (Design Collaboration, Model Coordination, and build)
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and coordination software like Revizto or BIM track.
• Strong coordination, communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities