at Gresham Smith in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
As a multimarket firm, we touch many areas of life: from designing highways and bridges that connect people, to clean water systems, to hospitals and corporate campuses of the future. That's why we're able to offer endless opportunities for people to hone their skills and strengthen their understanding of different disciplines and perspectives. Behind all the hard work is a team of really sharp, down-to-earth people who love a good challenge - and a good time.
The Industrial Market is looking for a Project BIM Manager who would be responsible for developing, implementing and enacting procedures, methodologies and systems in support of our professional design and production services.
Responsibilities:
Duties will likely include direct contact with the Employer's clients and other consultants assisting with communication and helping to set expectations.
Provide leadership for BIM design and coordination for all Gresham Smith disciplines, clients, subconsultants, and teaming partners on large industrial multi-discipline design projects with many complex BIM models.
Provide leadership to the project related to BIM and work closely with the project management team to align project goals with project delivery as it relates to the BIM Model.
Provide BIM project kick-off facilitation and information.
Follow the firm's protocol for the setup of BIM projects, develop BIM Project execution plans, and facilitate their implementation on projects.
Manage / Update BIM Project Documents.
Model set up to include: splash screens, worksets, view templates and views, title blocks.
Set up shared coordinates.
Support linked views and others in multiple models projects.
Routine, periodic model management administration and maintenance.
Setup and manage Clash Detection on projects working with design consultants to resolve issues. Facilitate meetings and efforts to resolve clash issues.
Manage project folders and the distribution of periodic model exchanges using Newforma.
Coordinate and manage the delivery of electronic information such as deliverables to clients and consultants.
Coaching and Developing: Conducting Technical Training of users on Software, processes, and procedures.
Establish Documented processes, procedures, and workflows.
Technical Writing of Training materials, processes and procedures.
Extensive experience in Autodesk product support.
Interoperability Management of BIM and design/engineering tools.
Work as part of a BIM/CAD support team to achieve consistent, best practice driven results.
Content creation: Develop Families such as parametric, formula, nested and type catalogs.
Evaluation of new Tools and Technologies. Desire to learn computational design tools and new automation processes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering or demonstrated applicable experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the A/E industry required using Autodesk software; experience to include work on large multi-discipline design projects utilizing BIM for Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Structural models. Prefer experience in design of industrial facilities and infrastructure projects. Prefer experience in training and/or desktop support for software systems with an emphasis on excellent customer experience. Knowledge in other BIM Platforms preferred.
Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD and BIM 360 software experience/knowledge required.
Ability to organize and manage work. Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
Superior analytical, evaluative and problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to apply technical solutions to business problems.
Advanced communication (written and oral) and presentation skills. Ease with delivering formal presentations. Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with a variety personalities and communication styles. Adept in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.
Ability to communicate and understand information and ideas presented; and the ability to explain complex concepts in fluent English.
In-depth knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and liability concerns as they relate to technology issues.
DESIRABLE SKILLS THAT ARE A "PLUS":
Digitally curious and comfortable diving in and working with coding and automation.
Design automation skills including the use of generative design and Dynamo
Software Coding -especially with Python,... For full info follow application link.
Gresham, Smith and Partners is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
