Structural BIM Business Developer for Revit Plugin Startup

Project Description I am looking for an experienced Business Developer / Product Strategist with a strong technical background in Structural Engineering and BIM to help define the high-level roadmap for launching a Revit-focused plugin business.

The goal is to outline a clear, practical, and realistic approach to starting this project — from identifying real market problems faced by structural engineers, to defining the first MVP plugin, go-to-market strategy, and early growth steps.

The business will focus on developing plugins that solve critical modeling, coordination, and data-transfer problems between Revit (Structure) and structural analysis/design software such as ETABS, SAP2000, and Robot.

Scope of Work • Define the overall business and product strategy • Identify the most critical market problems worth solving first • Propose the most suitable first plugin (MVP) with clear justification • Outline early validation steps (before heavy development) • Define initial monetization approach (license vs subscription) • Suggest early customer acquisition strategies • Provide a high-level roadmap for the first 6–12 months Mandatory Qualifications • Proven experience as a Business Developer, Product Manager, or Product Strategist • Strong understanding of Structural Engineering workflows • Solid hands-on experience with BIM tools • Advanced experience using Revit (Structure) • Practical knowledge of Revit–ETABS / SAP2000 / Robot workflows • Experience working with engineering software products or digital tools Strongly Preferred • Experience launching or scaling B2B SaaS or engineering software products • Background in UX Research or User-Centered Product Design • Experience working with engineering firms or multidisciplinary teams • Familiarity with plugin-based business models • Ability to translate technical pain points into product opportunities Deliverables • High-level business and product roadmap • Clear definition of the first MVP plugin • Step-by-step outline for project kickoff • Risks, assumptions, and validation checkpoints • Recommendations on team structure and next hires (if needed) Project Duration Short-term strategic engagement (5–10 days) How to Apply Please include: • Brief summary of your experience in product or business development • Your experience with BIM and structural engineering tools • Examples of similar projects or products you worked on • Your approach to launching a technical B2B product