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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 1 day ago

BIM Specialist

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $95K/yr

4+ years exp

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is one of the most influential design firms in the world, seeking innovative and creative thinkers for the role of BIM Specialist. The position involves managing BIM-related workflows, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring quality control of BIM deliverables.

ArchitectureCommercial Real EstateInterior Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contributes to definition, planning and documentation of BIM-related work-flow strategies, objectives and coordination of data management on Projects. Proactively checks, coordinates and integrates the work of all Project Team members to assure efficient use of digital tools for design and consistency of documentation

Helps identify and categorize strategies or issues specific to Project scale from office-wide and firm-wide scope

Initiates and manages the BIM model(s) and drawings with direction from BIM Lead/Manager and Project Teams, according to appropriate standards

Coordinates Project BIM models, process management and objectives with other disciplines and consultants. Prepares and maintains the Project LOD Matrices and BIM Management Plans in close collaboration with Project Manager and Project Team leaders

Collaborates with Project Team members as well as Junior and Intermediate BIM technologists in developing BIM model(s), drawings and other project deliverables, as required

Provides both narrowly focused and widely diverse support in production of Project BIM and project documentation process

Supports project document control tasks and maintains quality control of such tasks, especially with regard to BIM deliverables and archiving digital models, recording processes, scripts, etc

Coordinates with Project Team leaders to assure continuity, consistency and quality of Project BIM and its output

Contributes to tools and processes related to project specifications, tracking of material lists, energy, water and carbon use intensities on Projects

Contributes to development, management, coordination and implementation of standards, guidelines, best-practices, tool development and software used by architects for all BIM and related Project workflows and deliverables with direction from BIM Lead/Manager

Contributes to development of training materials for SOM's Architectural BIM standards and best practices

Organizes and conducts training sessions to promote BIM standards, best practices and related tools/workflows on a regular basis

Actively monitors, tracks and course-corrects Project Team compliance with appropriate BIM standards and guidelines, with direction from BIM Lead/Manager

Contributes to organization, management and maintenance of BIM and other related resources in collaboration with the Office of Technology

Leads Project BIM coordination meetings to discuss BIM-related issues/solutions for the Project Team

Identifies and evaluates possible productivity gains to be made with customization/automation

Assists in documentation and dissemination of new knowledge to peers and all users in the firm

Contributes to quality assurance testing of new BIM-related tools

Identifies, develops and advances innovative ideas/solutions to support BIM workflow with direction from BIM Lead/Specialist; develops appropriate research and documentation to support such solutions

Plans and implements custom tool development within framework and infrastructure defined by Office of Technology; Assists in change management, adoption and integration into existing BIM workflows

Proactively handles a reasonable workload to meet Project task deadlines and commitments and manages own time effectively

Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members’ recognized abilities and potential

In collaboration with team members, contributes to a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule

Actively engages in internal professional development opportunities

Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge

Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures

Protects SOM from financial and legal risk

Qualification

RevitBIM coordinationDigital tools expertiseLEED accreditationData visualizationScripting knowledgeTeam collaborationProblem solvingAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field

Minimum 4 years of focused professional experience in applying and developing digital tools and processes to AEC project work, including experience in Revit to document a variety of large-scale building projects

Demonstrates attention to detail and consistency in model-building, data-organization, and drawing set-up with a graphical style that is clear, consistent and artful

Demonstrated ability to create and coordinate complex BIM/Revit models and assemble drawing deliverable packages at all levels of detail and project stages

Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level

Effectively and proactively communicates orally and in writing through timely and appropriate means

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

General knowledge of architectural practice including site-planning, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical engineering, and construction

Demonstrated knowledge of architectural design, documentation, detailing, building materials, construction techniques, building systems selection, related engineering principles and building codes

General understanding of sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems

Demonstrated expertise in digital tools such as Revit, BIM360, Dynamo, Navisworks, AutoCAD, energy modeling, LCA tools and appropriate scripting languages

General understanding and knowledge of scripting, programming, Grasshopper, Rhino and their relationship to BIM workflow

Expert ability to prepare and present technical concepts and information clearly and succinctly

Demonstrated experience in data visualization and ability to create engaging visual communication

Demonstrates proficiency in Rhino, parametric and rendering software, Adobe Suite, and Google Workspace

Proactively seeks out opportunities for professional growth

Preferred

LEED or other green building accreditation preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance

401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs

Hybrid/Flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program

Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development

Company

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

Glassdoor3.7

A global collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future. Named No.

Founded in 1936

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.som.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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