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Inside Higher Ed · 4 days ago

CAD/BIM System Administrator

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$76K/yr - $122K/yr

5+ years exp

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, serving approximately 80,000 students. They are seeking a CAD/BIM System Administrator to manage CAD and BIM systems, develop standards for document management, and support internal and external users with information access and software maintenance.

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Responsibilities

Administer systems, system standards and system outputs related to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Building Information Model (BIM) and project management software for active design and construction projects, district-wide college operations and archival purposes

Performs CAD/BIM assignments to create, modify, organize and maintain program documents and drawings

Uploads and downloads document/drawing files to and from program software and hosted storage sites

Works with internal and external requesters to develop document management and program information standards for managing and storing electronic and paper copies of drawings, specifications, and other project-related documents

Develops PCC standards and best practices for document files

Works collaboratively with architectural and engineering consultants and internal college users to implement those standardized file formats

Organizes and maintains the inventory of all electronic drawings by project and campus

Provides support and assistance to internal and external users with campus, site, and building information

Functions as the system administrator and user of the CAD and BIM software

Some positions may function as systems administrators for project management software

Provides user access to program software and electronic storage sites for internal/external requestors

Responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting program specific software

Works with other departments to assure compatible and interactive exchanges of information

Utilizes maintenance and project management software to coordinate the collection and sharing of drawings, specifications, operations and maintenance manuals, correspondence, financial information and other project-related information to ensure timely reporting of information to program management

Operates CAD and BIM software to create, update and maintain electronic drawing and documents

Develops use of BIM tools and relational databases to support information for space inventory, reports and other college uses

Develops site maps, evacuation maps, various versions of campus maps and other visual representations of college buildings and properties

Works with electronic document storage applications to organize and maintain document/drawing files for bid sets for contractors

Assists management in preparing graphical information and reports for project analysis and/or implementation

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

CAD softwareBIM softwareDatabase managementAutoCADRevitDocument managementTechnical writingTime managementCritical thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Associate's degree in Drafting Technology (relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis)

Five years of progressively-more-responsible drafting experience with an architectural focus or equivalent, including three years of systems administrator experience

Working knowledge of CAD and BIM software and database management software required

Knowledge of architectural design and construction practices; building codes, ADA standards and jurisdictional requirements; methods for organizing design and construction documents including documents generated by architects, engineers and other consultants; bidding documentation; project manuals; specifications; operations and maintenance manuals; surveys and other legal and pertinent documentation for facilities construction, remodel and maintenance and 3-D modeling; mathematical concepts

Ability to effectively and clearly communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain accessible electronic file systems

Ability to provide basic desktop support skills

Ability to import and export files electronically and track information between multiple systems

Ability to effectively prioritize work requests

Ability to multi-task and effectively use time management skills

Ability to use critical thinking skills to analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair computer system problems

Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and other Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection products

Demonstrated expertise in the production and management of complex construction documents across multiple project types

Extensive experience reading and interpreting complex architectural and engineering drawings

Experience supporting a facilities maintenance organization

Ability to manage software subscriptions, downloads, installs and repairs. Maintain plugins and add ons

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Familiarity with Bluebeam, Google Applications, Microsoft Office, AssetWorks Facilities Management Systems, Trimble Unity Construct, Kahua Construction Project Management Software, WorkDay

Familiarity with GIS concepts and processes

Prior experience in an educational institution, architectural/engineering firm, or public agency

Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Architectural Design and/or Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Oregon PERS contribution

Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program

Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions

Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events

Conference and Event Rental Space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events

Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement

Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)

1 day of sick leave per month

12 paid holidays

PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)

24 hours of personal leave per year