Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technician

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technician

Salary

$25.43 - $30.50 Hourly

Location

Southwest Florida International Airport, 11000 Terminal Access Rd, Ste 8671, Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00827

Department

Planning & Environmental Compliance

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

11/26/2026 4:30 PM Eastern

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About Us

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is an award-winning, medium-hub commercial service airport that served more than a record-breaking 11.1 million passengers in 2025 and is one of the top 50 airports in the United States for passenger traffic. Fifteen airlines serve RSW with nonstop service to more than 70 markets, including Canada and Germany. The economic impact of the airport is $8.3 billion annually to the Southwest Florida region and more than 60,000 jobs. Page Field (FMY), an FAA-designated reliever airport, provides services to general and business aviation and accommodated more than 160,000 aircraft operations in 2025. Base Operations at Page Field is an award-winning, fixed-based operator and has been recognized for its customer service and facilities.

Terminal Expansion projects are currently underway at RSW to improve the airport travel experience by consolidating the security checkpoints, adding concession space and providing passengers more amenities and options. In addition, a new Concourse E is being constructed with 14 gates, as well as other terminal, landside and airside improvements.

The Position

The anticipated hourly rate for the ideal candidate is between $25.42 - $30.50

Join the Lee County Port Authority as our next Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technician! Supporting both Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY), this role is responsible for creating, updating, and coordinating 3D BIM models, spatial data, and technical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid Florida drivers license within 30 days of hire
• Two-year Associate degree in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting, Building Information Modeling, Geographic Information Systems, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years of hands-on experience using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Must successfully pass a criminal background screening, drug test, and meet the requirements to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, through the SIDA training process and TSA Security Threat Assessment

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain 3D BIM models and technical drawings using Revit and AutoCAD
• Convert historical 2D record drawings, field markups, and as-built documents into standardized Revit models
• Review model geometry and drawing files for quality control to ensure compliance with the BIM, CAD, and GIS standards
• Generate 2D/3D visual aids, architectural exhibits, presentation renderings, floor plan layouts, and basic walk-throughs for airport departments and administrative presentations
• Assist in organizing project documentation, drawings, and model files received from external architects, engineers, and contractors
• Proficiently operate office and specialized equipment-including computers, mobile devices, plotters, and printers
• Represent the Port Authority at project meetings and conferences on BIM and CAD technology

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.

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Overview of Benefits

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

The Port Authority participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Employees have the option of choosing between two retirement plans:

1) FRS Pension Plan - traditional retirement plan that offers a guaranteed monthly benefit upon vesting requirements

2) FRS Investment Plan - benefit is based on contributions made to the account and on investment performance. Both plans require eligible employees to contribute 3% per paycheck, while the employer contributes 13.59% for regular class or 37.74% for Special Risk, and 32.60% for Senior Management Service Class (SMSC).

Medical Insurance

The Port Authority offers two plan choices for all full-time employees, their legally married spouse and their dependents. Coverage begins the first of the month following their date of hire.

Dental Insurance

The Port Authority offers a dental plan for full time employees, their legally married spouse and children.

Vision Insurance

The Port Authority offers two (2) affordable plans options to select: Low and High Plan for full time employees, their legally married spouse and children.

Employee Assistance Program

The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. This is the availability of licensed professional counselors for personal issues with 100% confidentiality.

Flexible Spending Account(s)

There are two (2) types of FSA reimbursement accounts that allows contributions to be deducted from each paycheck before taxes to cover expense with pre-tax dollars. This lowers your taxable income. 1) Medical Expense Reimbursement - covers out-of-pocket expenses for medical, dental and/or vision expenses; 2) Dependent Care Reimbursement - covers daycare costs for dependent children under the age of 13 or elderly adult daycare.

Life /AD & D Insurance

The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. Employees are insured at an amount equal to the annual salary rounded to the next higher thousand dollars. The AD&D insurance provides additional coverage in the event the employee should lose their limb(s), eyesight or die.

Additional Life Insurance

The Port Authority provides the employee with an option to purchase additional life insurance coverage for him/herself, their spouse and their child(ren).

Short Term Disability

The Port Authority provides the employee with short term disability coverage for him/herself at no cost to the employee. Benefits are paid to 60% of salary up to nine (9) weeks.

Long Term Disability

The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. Benefits are paid up to 60% of the employees salary after being disabled for 60 consecutive days.

Direct Deposit

The employees payroll check is directly deposited into the bank of their choice.

Other Programs

457 Deferred compensation programs

Education reimbursement

On-site gym - RSW

Paid Time Off & Holidays

The Port Authority offers a generous amount of paid time off in addition to 11 paid holidays, and 1 personal day

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Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD?

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• No

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Do you have a two-year Associate degree in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting, Building Information Modeling, Geographic Information Systems, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

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Rate your proficiency (1-5 with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest level of proficiency) and specify years of practical experience with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD. Mention any experience with GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS) or other common data environments.

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Employer Lee County Port Authority

Address Southwest Florida International Airport

11000 Terminal Access Road, Suite 8671

Fort Myers, Florida, 33913

Phone 239-590-4531

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecountypa