Ross/Fowler Seeks BIM Specialist
Employer: Ross/Fowler, P.C.
Position: BIM Specialist
Classification: FLSA Exempt, Full-Time Regular, At-Will
Location: In-Office, Knoxville, Tennessee, US
Posted: 2025-09-19
Ross/Fowler, P.C. has an opportunity for a BIM Specialist to join our Knoxville, Tennessee team in shaping enduring public places through comprehensive landscape architecture, urban design, and planning services.
POSITION
As a BIM specialist, you will develop, implement, and champion BIM standards, assets, and workflows throughout all project phases. In collaboration with internal team members and external project consultants, the BIM specialist creates, manages, and coordinates high-quality 2D/3D landscape models and construction drawing packages aligned with design intent, technical requirements, and quality standards. The specialist plays a key role in fostering a culture of innovation by driving technological advancement, digital delivery, and production strategy across platforms and projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Guide firm-wide adoption, integration, and execution of BIM project delivery by:
Demonstrating
· Enthusiasm for technological advancement, digital innovation, and process improvement
· Advantages of adopting BIM project delivery to more fully communicate design intent, inform design decisions, streamline documentation, and leverage data to automate calculations, schedules, and takeoffs
Integrating
· Best practices for BIM data structures, data exchange, metadata incorporation, file management, quality control, and validation processes into all aspects of project delivery
· Landscape specific BIM standards, templates, assets, and workflows throughout all project phases
Creating
· Curated content libraries, custom digital assets, and information-rich tools and databases that enhance and streamline landscape documentation
· Refined workflows for efficiently and accurately modeling terrain, grading, hardscape, planting, and stormwater systems
· High-quality, information-rich 2D/3D construction drawing packages and landscape models aligned with design intent, technical requirements, and quality standards
Facilitating
· Onboarding new team members in BIM best practices, workflows, and tools
· Effective digital coordination, data management, and model updates throughout the project lifecycle
· Successful data conversion, data exchange, and model interoperability across platforms
Collaborating
· With internal and external team members to develop and implement BIM execution plans and model-sharing strategies
· With design teams to integrate design intent into BIM models, leverage model data to inform design decisions, and explore other digital innovations to improve design outcomes
· With multidisciplinary project teams to translate design concepts into well-coordinated, technically accurate documentation packages
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Architecture, Design Technology, or related field
Experience
· 3+ years of BIM-focused project delivery experience in the AEC industry
· Demonstrable real-world experience performing responsibilities outlined above
· Expertise in Vectorworks preferred
· Bonus points for experience with 3D visualization/rendering, 3D printing, AI, parametric design, virtual reality/augmented reality, GIS, LiDAR integration, reality capture workflows
Attributes
· Organized
· Detail oriented
· Problem solver
· Creative
· Team player
WE OFFER
Culture
Ross/Fowler has been turning plans into places since 1972. Our creative and collaborative team is focused on enriching public life through high-quality landscape architecture, urban design, and planning services for campuses, parks, greenways, blueways, waterfronts, streetscapes, and civic spaces as well as arts & cultural, environmental education, and nature center facilities.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience and capabilities
Benefits
· Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, basic life insurance benefits
· 401(K) employee savings plan with company match
· Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
· Professional development opportunities and professional licensure support
APPLY
Ross/Fowler, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, age, disability, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work on a full-time basis in the United States without sponsorship.
Qualified candidates may send PDF letter of interest, resume, and portfolio/work samples in confidence to careers@rossfowler.com