BIM and Digital Twin Standards Manager

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is seeking a BIM & Digital Twin Standards Manager to support innovative digital technology initiatives across federal, state, local government, higher education, and private-sector building owner organizations.

This role is ideal for a technical professional with experience in Building Information Modeling (BIM), Digital Twins, information management, and open data standards who enjoys translating complex technical concepts into practical solutions that improve how facilities are planned, delivered, operated, and maintained.

What You'll Do

Lead technical workstreams related to BIM, Digital Twins, and facility information management.

Develop BIM standards, digital delivery requirements, owner information requirements, and implementation guidance.

Support clients in defining BIM, data exchange, asset information, and lifecycle data requirements.

Review and apply industry standards such as:

ISO 19650

COBie

IFC

buildingSMART openBIM

National BIM Standard

Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and client presentations.

Conduct research and provide recommendations on emerging technologies and best practices.

Support proposal development and contribute to NIBS thought leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Facility Management, Data Science, Information Management, or related field.

4+ years of experience supporting BIM, Digital Twins, facility information management, or digital delivery initiatives.

Strong knowledge of BIM standards, workflows, and data exchange practices.

Experience developing technical standards, requirements, process documentation, and implementation roadmaps.

Familiarity with tools such as Revit, Navisworks, Solibri, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIMcollab, or similar platforms.

Knowledge of data architecture, semantic modeling, knowledge graphs, APIs, and systems integration is a plus.

Why Join NIBS?

Remote work environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums

Professional development opportunities

Opportunity to work at the intersection of industry, government, and academia

Collaborate with leading experts shaping the future of the built environment

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $145,000 annually. The actual salary offered will be dependent upon the applicant's experience and qualifications.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Approximately 5% travel

HOW TO APPLY

If you feel you are a great fit for this role, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to today!

This position is contingent upon project funding/award and is intended to be a full-time role with benefits once funding is confirmed.

Job Type: Remote, Full-Time, Permanent