At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is a Top 10 Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firm in the United States as ranked by Engineering News Record and is also one of the largest employee-owned A&E companies in the United States. HDR has been selected to run the Installation Engineering and Installation Management functions of the Civil Engineer Squadron for the United Stated Air Force Academy (USAFA). As such, we will be placing a multi-disciplinary A&E team of 50+ professionals at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The contract is expected to begin in early 2026 and covers an eight-year period from 2026 through 2034. The U.S. Air Force Academy is one of the premier universities in our country and is one of the most widely visited locations in all of Colorado. The Air Force Academy has a rich history and a unique mission to educate and train future Air Force leaders. HDR is honored to be selected for these components of the of the Base Maintenance Contract (BMC) in conjunction with Tessera, who will be running and leading the master contract with the Air Force. HDR will be performing wide-ranging facility management services to include but not limited to: planning, programming, design, asset management, construction inspection, energy management, real estate, environmental, cultural resources, space planning, CAD, GIS, cost estimating, and numerous other functions. Ideal candidates will have knowledge and/or experience with federal contracts and/or the Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron. They will also have a strong enthusiasm to ensure the cadets and future Air Force Leaders live and learn in state-of-the-art facilities and have the necessary resources to serve our country to the best of their abilities. This position is full time and located on-site at the USAFA. The expected start date is March 1, 2026. In the role of CAD/GIS Manager, we'll count on you to:
- Lead and guide the work of CAD and GIS professionals which may include supervising GIS professionals.
- Act as a deputy to the CAD/GIS Lead.
- Exercise judgement and discretion based upon your knowledge of USAFA projects and design standards.
- Utilize AutoCAD and BIM software to create drawings with little to no direction from the Architect/Engineer or other technical professional.
- Be responsible for generating the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope.
- Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline.
- Support CAD-GIS workflows.
- Be skilled with the software used to produce the designs (AutoCAD primary, BIM secondary).
- Have an advanced understanding of architectural/engineering documentation and plan presentation for all disciplines.
- Mentor and develop junior staff.
- Support GIS and CAD tasks for multidisciplinary projects.
- Accurately model BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software.
- Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software.
- Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets.
- Produce documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output.
- Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health.
- Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes.
- Execute all Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project.
- Perform other related duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron experience preferred
- Ability to work in person and on site at United States Air Force Academy
- Ability to pass a background check
- Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship - US Naturalized citizen is required
- This position is subject to a governmental background check
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Required Qualifications
- Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
- A minimum of 10 years related industry experience
- Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
- Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
- Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
- Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
- Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential
- Leadership and mentoring skillsets required
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $66,850 - $95,500
Primary Location
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United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs
Industry
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Federal
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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EOC SR and M Construction
Job Posting
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Jul 16, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
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