About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. 

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $47.2 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The target starting salary range for this position is $85,000 - $96,000 based on education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 13 paid holidays
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date.
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)
• 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)
• Yearly Merit Increases; STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.   

In this position you can expect to work on site at least 3 days per week at the Denver International Airport.

What You’ll Do

DEN is future-focused and looking for talent that will be part of the team that plans improvements and development of DEN’s facilities and infrastructure. The Planning and Design team is at the forefront of many exciting facilities and infrastructure projects at DEN. The Design team’s purview includes Architectural & Interior Design, Space Planning & Allocation, and Wayfinding. We wear many hats on projects of different scales, from being the in-house designer and space planner to providing design reviews and managing design studies with consultants. The Design Team’s Vision is to shape Denver International Airport's built environment through innovative design solutions that embody DEN’s strategic vision of being “America’s favorite connecting hub, where the Rocky Mountains meet the world”.

The BIM Modeler will be a key participant in the DEN Space Management and Design workflow by using Building Information Technology (BIM) to track and represent spatial and architectural data as well as space allocation across DEN’s multi-tenant, multi-purpose facility campus.

This work is performed by using BIM technology to support DEN Space Management processes using Digital Facilities and Infrastructure (DFI) standards and Industry best practices.

It entails the creation, tracking and distribution of space utilization data and models to and from other departments and processes including asset management, maintenance, operations, design, and construction processes.

Key Responsibilities:

​BIM Coordination

• Implement new CAD/Revit standards that have been established by the DFI and Planning & Design Department; suggest and assist in developing standards when appropriate for spatial data modeling and management.
• Lead the BIM process and communicate with the Facilities space planning supervisor on a variety of CAD/Revit related issues and standards.
• Develop and maintain Revit/CAD templates, FFE families and content.
• Assist Planning and Design teams with advanced Revit modeling requirements, content creation, and coordination effort.
• Provide Revit/BIM quality control of Planning and Design work output, including model maintenance, reviews, and application of best practices.

Space Utilization & Reporting:

• Work with leadership to track space allocation, occupancies, and usage in BIM software.
• Develop Space utilization data for use by DEN divisions such as Asset management, Maintenance and Operations as well as Tenants
• Monitor space reallocation and design and construction projects in BIM software
• Create exhibits for space allocations, ensuring the efficient use of available areas.

Lease Coordination:

• Work with DEN’s lease administrators to ensure alignment between space allocations and lease agreements.
• Assist in negotiating and finalizing leases & space use by providing detailed data on space availability and utilization.

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FFE) Coordination:

• Have a strong understanding of 3D authoring software, a general understanding of how to model FFE, Architectural, MEP, Structural and Construction components.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of furniture in BIM, ensuring that assets are tracked and available for new projects or workspace reconfigurations.
• Create project specific BIM Execution plans and lead the BIM implementation as defined by the plan for FFE.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Act as BIM work liaison between internal departments, tenants, and external consultants as needed.
• Maintain open and effective communication with stakeholders, providing updates on space assignments and inspections.

Compliance & Best Practices:

• Ensure that all BIM activities are in compliance with DFI standards.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in BIM for space and furniture standards, and facility operations, recommending improvements where applicable.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:​

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform for Facility campus, A/E or Construction firm and extensive knowledge in Autodesk REVIT.
• Ability to coordinate A,M,E,P, and S system with FFE review, coordination, and resolution (Clash Detection).
• Experienced and familiar with team-based delivery, contracting and the design-build process.
• Demonstrates levels of proficiency or knowledge in the following software: Revit, AutoCAD Architecture, BlueBeam Extreme, Autodesk BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud, other related software.
• Microsoft excel advanced knowledge to create spreadsheets to account for all FFE throughout the facility campus DEN.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
   

Required Minimum Qualifications 

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:  One (1) year of experience working on multidisciplinary digital facilities and infrastructure or building information modeling projects.
• Education and Equivalency:  One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of posthigh school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• Licensure & Certification:  Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

Application Deadline 

This position is expected to stay open until April 11th, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than April 11th, 2025, date at midnight to ensure consideration.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees may be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

 

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CD3197 Building Information Modeler

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$72,534.00 - $119,681.00

Starting Pay

Based on years of relevant experience, education and internal equity

Agency

Denver International Airport

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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