Manager Specialist, Building Information Modeling

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.  

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.  

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

Manager Specialist, Building Information Modeling

LA28 is seeking a Manager Specialist, Building Information Modeling to join our Venue Infrastructure digital delivery team, supporting a dynamic, event-driven environment where flexibility, precision, and rapid problem-solving are essential. Unlike traditional design or engineering roles, this position focuses on orchestrating the digital ecosystem of venues, assets, and operational data. They will oversee the integration of Autodesk technologies, the common data environment, digital models, and asset information management to ensure data-driven decision-making across the lifecycle of our facilities and events.

This role requires a systems thinker who thrives in high-velocity, non-linear workflows. The right candidate will be well-experienced with the tools, and comfortable operating outside the boundaries of conventional project delivery, able to quickly contextualize new challenges, and deliver clear, actionable outcomes for a wide variety of stakeholders.

This role reports directly to the Manager, Building Information Modeling. It also contributes to the broader Venue Infrastructure team, a part of Sport & Games Delivery. 

Key Responsibilities:

• BIM Strategy & Governance:
  • Implement and maintain BIM standards, protocols, and execution plans tailored to an owner-driven context.
  • Define and enforce data requirements to ensure downstream usability for operations, sustainability reporting, and asset management.
  • Act as the source of truth steward, ensuring data consistency across Revit, Civil 3D, ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud), and connected platforms.
• Digital Twin & Asset Information Management:
  • Contribute to development and implementation of digital twin strategies, ensuring alignment with operational readiness, live event demands, and long-term asset stewardship.
  • Coordinate the capture, validation, and integration of existing conditions and asset data from project teams, contractors, and vendors.
  • Support early insights by linking BIM data with operational systems and metrics from multiple functional teams.
• Event-Driven Project Delivery:
  • Rapidly adapt BIM workflows to meet the demands of accelerated timelines, evolving priorities, and live-event constraints.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, consultants, and vendors to align deliverables with real-world readiness, not just design milestones.
  • Apply agile project management principles to digital deliverables, ensuring responsiveness and accountability.
• Autodesk Tools & Technology Integration:
  • Oversee the use and advancement of Autodesk Docs, Build, Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, and Tandem within the organization.
  • Evaluate and deploy complementary technologies for model validation, clash detection, visualization, and handover.
  • Lead initiatives in automation and data federation to minimize manual rework and maximize efficiency.
• Stakeholder Communication & Leadership:
  • Translate technical information into clear, outcome-focused language for executives, operators, and external partners.
  • Build trust with diverse stakeholders through proactive engagement, timely delivery, and transparent problem-solving.
  • Mentor internal staff and external collaborators on BIM best practices, emphasizing knowledge transfer and continuous improvement.

Background & Requirements:

• Core Competencies:

  • Ability to operate decisively in high-pressure, event-driven contexts with incomplete information.
  • Strong aptitude for systems thinking and cross-disciplinary coordination.
  • Fluency in BIM Execution Plans, ISO 19650 standards, and owner-side data
  • governance.
  • High level of comfort with data analytics, model checking, and information
  • quality assurance.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and
  • non-technical audiences.

• What we’re looking for:

This is not a static, production-line BIM role.  We are looking for someone who is:

• Comfortable making rapid, informed decisions in dynamic conditions
• Able to connect the dots across varied data sources and disciplines
• Motivated to solving novel problems rather than repeating standard workflows
• Unafraid to hold stakeholders accountable to data standards while remaining collaborative and pragmatic
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making

Expectations:

• Familiarity with agile project management frameworks in digital delivery.
• Experience embedding sustainability metrics into BIM and digital twin workflows, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience providing actionable insights on energy performance, carbon impact, and lifecycle optimization using model-based data.
• Exposure to IoT integration, smart building technologies, or live event operations.
• Proficiency in Dynamo, Python, or other automation/scripting tools.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Temporary Infrastructure, or Entertainment Design (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in BIM management or digital delivery roles, with at least 2 years in an owner or client-facing capacity.
• Demonstrated experience with Autodesk ecosystem (ACC, Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, Tandem) and related digital delivery tools.
• Proven track record in asset information management and/or digital twin deployment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Occasional Travel (up to 15%) - Site or Venue visits may be required to assess needs of Design, Construction Management or Deployment teams.
• The position is in Los Angeles with in-person attendance requiredThe LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000.00 - $105,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.