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Shive-Hattery, Inc.

BIM Content Manager- Mechanical/Electrical

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Chicago, IL, USA
Senior level
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Chicago, IL, USA
Senior level
Manage Mechanical/Electrical BIM content: create and maintain Revit families, templates, parameters, and documentation; enforce naming and data standards; implement version control and workflows; train and support design teams; troubleshoot BIM issues and maintain a searchable content catalog.
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Let’s Do great things—Together

At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We’re a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here.

Why This Role Matters

As a BIM Content Manager - Mechanical/Electrical with 5-10 years of experience you’ll play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve.

What You’ll Do 

  • Build the Revit content and standards that empower design teams to deliver consistent, high-quality models—faster and with fewer rework cycles.
  • Own the Mechanical/Electrical BIM content library (Revit families, templates, parameters, and documentation)
  • Set the standard for content quality, naming, and data consistency across project models
  • Improve how teams work by creating and refining workflows that make content easier to find, use, and maintain
  • Enable teams through training, guidance, and fast troubleshooting support
  • Protect reliability with version control, change tracking, and a well-managed catalog
  • Create, standardize, and maintain high-quality BIM content (Revit families) and templates.
  • Design and refine workflows that improve content adoption and keep project models consistent.
  • Champion BIM standards to ensure clean, consistent, and reliable model data.
  • Support and train design teams on best practices for content creation and usage.
  • Maintain the content catalog with clear documentation, version control, and release notes.

Requirements

You don’t need to check every box to succeed here. If your experience aligns with many of the items below and you’re excited about the work we do, we encourage you to apply.

  • Associate degree in CAD Technology (or equivalent experience).
  • 5–10 years of experience supporting BIM content, standards, or production (Revit-focused).
  • No license/certification required.
  • Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD (Mechanical/Electrical focus preferred). Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer literacy.
  • Comfort troubleshooting Revit/BIM issues and supporting users under deadline.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (as required for travel between offices/job sites).

What will make you stand out 

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills (verbal and written).
  • High attention to detail and commitment to content/model quality.
  • Advanced Revit expertise (family creation, parameters, shared parameters) and strong CAD fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with BIM/content standards and data practices (e.g., naming conventions, parameter governance).

Our Commitment to You

Great work happens when you feel secure in your future, confident in your support, and trusted to grow. That’s why our benefits support your health, financial stability, and life beyond work — including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) retirement savings, disability protection, wellness incentives, and flexibility. When we succeed, you share in that success. Guided by truth, trust, mentoring, and care, we’re committed to helping you build a lasting career.

Who We Are

Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States. Here, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place. You’re looking to build something great. So are we.

Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations or to meet with clients. A full clean driver’s license is required. The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs., the wearing of PPE and navigating active construction sites. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. 

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

If this role sounds like a fit for your skills and interests, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us design what matters to make the world a better place. Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration. If you are unable to submit your portfolio due to size constraints, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter. 

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:

To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.

Shive-Hattery, Inc. Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

440 North Wells Street, Suite 320, Chicago, United States, 60654

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