- Location
- Houston, TX. Remote, USA. · Houston, Texas, United States
- Workplace
- Remote
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Lead
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Why Join Giga
- The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
- The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
- The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
- The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.
What you'll do
Giga Energy is seeking an experienced BIM Lead to oversee the development and integration of Building Information Models (BIM) across our data center construction portfolio. This role is responsible for coordinating all project stakeholders — architects, structural, MEP, and civil disciplines — to optimize the design, construction, and operation phases of mission-critical projects. The BIM Lead manages digital construction data, enforces model integrity, and drives the workflows that allow Giga's projects to be delivered with speed, accuracy, and constructability.
Where you'll work
We are an in-office culture — velocity matters when you're building physical infrastructure, and the best decisions happen in the room. This role is ideally based in our San Francisco, Long Beach, or Houston offices, with full-time onsite expectations outside of bi-weekly WFH Fridays.
That said, we will make exceptions for truly exceptional talent if you live outside one of our hubs. If you're the right person for this role, we'll have a conversation about what works.
Responsibilities
Model Development & Coordination
- Develop, manage, and update BIM models supporting design, construction, and operational handover.
- Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, civil engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure model accuracy and consistency across disciplines.
- Conduct clash detection and lead the resolution of coordination issues using Navisworks, Revit, or equivalent tools.
- Facilitate regular coordination meetings to review model progress, identify issues, and develop resolutions.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration across all internal teams and external partners.
Standards, Quality, and BIM Execution
- Create, Implement and enforce BIM standards, protocols, naming conventions, and best practices across all projects.
- Develop, maintain, and manage BIM Execution Plans (BEP) for each project.
- Perform quality control checks and model audits to ensure compliance with Giga standards and project requirements.
- Provide feedback to project teams to drive continuous improvement in modeling practices.
- Maintain Revit templates, family libraries, and shared content to support consistent project delivery.
Deliverables & Documentation
- Generate 2D drawings, schedules, and other deliverables from BIM models as required for permitting, construction, and operations.
- Prepare and maintain documentation including model progress reports, clash detection reports, and coordination meeting minutes.
- Maintain an organized digital filing system for project models and related documentation in accordance with Giga's data management standards.
Technical Leadership & Training
- Provide technical support and training to project teams on BIM processes, tools, and workflows.
- Stay current on BIM technologies, software developments, and industry trends.
- Evaluate and recommend new BIM tools, plug-ins, and workflows to enhance project efficiency and quality.
- Support the broader engineering and construction teams in leveraging BIM data for prefabrication, scheduling (4D), and cost (5D) workflows where applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 5 to 8 years of experience in BIM coordination and management in the construction industry.
- Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and other relevant BIM tools.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, building systems, and industry standards.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
Bonus points
- Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or industrial construction projects.
- Certification in BIM (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional).
- Experience with BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud/ Forma Build, Revizto, or similar collaboration platforms.
- Familiarity with Dynamo, Revit family creation, or other BIM automation tools.
- Working knowledge of MEP systems coordination in high-density power and cooling environments.
- Experience integrating BIM data with downstream workflows (prefabrication, 4D scheduling, 5D cost, asset handover).
Benefits
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter benefits
- Team on-sites where all offices come in–person to collaborate
Who We Hire
We don't use "A-player" loosely. Here's what it actually means at Giga:
Antifragile. You don't just survive chaos, you get better because of it. When things break, change, or move sideways, you don't freeze. You adapt faster than the problem evolves.
High Agency. You don't wait to be told what to do. You see the gap, you fill it. If something is blocking progress, you find a way around it, over it, or through it without asking for permission.
Executors. Ideas are cheap. We hire people who ship. You're the person who turns a whiteboard sketch into something real while everyone else is still scheduling the next meeting about it.
Bias to Action. Perfect is the enemy of done. You'd rather make a decision with 80% of the information and course correct than sit around waiting for 100% that never comes.
Speed. We move fast because the opportunity demands it. You're not reckless, but you understand that in this industry, the team that moves fastest wins. And you like winning.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.
