Architectural BIM Manager

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Buildings Digital Practice BC representative to lead BIM best practices, provide training, and ensure consistent project delivery. You will shape BIM standards, develop templates, and supervise model development across projects to meet client requirements.

The role demands extensive Revit/AutoCAD expertise, strong coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting consultants and subconsultants.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful project delivery in architectural design.
• Thorough understanding of Buildings systems design, layout, and coordination.
• Expert level knowledge of modeling, drafting, visualization software including Revit and AutoCAD Architecture.
• Strong understanding of design coordination/clash detection process and technology.
• Ability to respond to and address occasional off-hours project and/or support requirements.
• Successfully manage multiple priorities and lead others in BC technology initiatives.
• Expert level Microsoft product user; Office365 Suite including Visio and Project.
• Expert knowledge of latest Autodesk products: AutoCAD, Revit, Navis Manage, BIM 360, and BIM 360 Field at a minimum.
• Functional knowledge of other common industry products; Bluebeam, Newforma, Sketchup, dRofus, Unifi and ProCore at a minimum.
• Essential attributes include: technical expertise, communication, customer-service oriented, detail-oriented, organized, teamwork and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Represents BC architectural practice needs via active participation in the monthly Digital Practice Coordination meeting.
• Acts as liaison for BIM related subject matter both internally and externally.
• Influences, implements, and supports interdisciplinary standards and process improvements related to digital project delivery.
• Provides direction and assistance to Architectural project teams with project scope, approach, setup, and delivery including the develop and implementation of BIM Execution Plans (BXP), model matrices, and other supporting digital scope documentation for each project.
• Develops families and other electronic content in collaboration with the greater digital practice team to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Reviews projects to ensure quality and cohesion in accordance with firm or client standards.
• Evaluates and recommends BIM related technologies.
• Creates and leads regular end user support and training.
• Communicates corporate initiatives and standards to studio, office or BC.
• Provides in-house BIM support.
• Work with Consultant and Subconsultants to assure that they have implemented the most current BIM/CAD standards.
• Maintain software template files to assure standards.
• Enforce company drafting and modeling standards and procedures. Review the input received from client and understand the scope of work and then plan work accordingly as per agreed scope and requirements.
• Prepare 3D models and detailed drawings in Revit of proposed plans, facilities, and infrastructure in Revit/AutoCAD with minimal supervision.
• Coordination with other Disciplines Designers and Architects as applicable.
• Participation during the construction phase in order to maintain adherence to the design intent, quality standards, and contract documents including reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to requests for information, preparing observation reports, and completing other tasks associated with the construction phase.

Skills

BIM coordination

Revit

Autocad Architecture

BIM 360

Clash detection

Project planning

Team leadership

Communication

Technical documentation

Off-hours support

Education

4 year degree or equivalent

7+ years AE industry experience

5+ years BIM experience

3+ years management experience

Tools

AutoCAD Architecture

Navis Manage

BIM 360

Bluebeam

Newforma

Sketchup

dRofus

Unifi

ProCore

Job description

Your Opportunity

You will serve as Business Center (BC) representative contributing to Buildings Digital Practice development and implementation of BIM best practices and process improvement.You will also act as BC SME for all design modeling software best practices; provide user support and training and assist leadership and project management in strategic pursuits; and project planning to ensure expectations are clear and scope is defined for successful project execution and client satisfaction. Your core focus will be to provide local leadership, technical expertise, and consistency of product and process in support of Buildings design delivery.

Your Key Responsibilities

Represents BC architectural practice needs via active participation in the monthly Digital Practice Coordination meeting.

Acts as liaison for BIM related subject matter both internally and externally.

Influences, implements, and supports interdisciplinary standards and process improvements related to digital project delivery.

Provides direction and assistance to Architectural project teams with project scope, approach, setup, and delivery including the develop and implementation of BIM Execution Plans (BXP), model matrices, and other supporting digital scope documentation for each project.

Develops families and other electronic content in collaboration with the greater digital practice team to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Reviews projects to ensure quality and cohesion in accordance with firm or client standards.

Evaluates and recommends BIM related technologies.

Creates and leads regular end user support and training.

Communicates corporate initiatives and standards to studio, office or BC.

Provides in-house BIM support.

Work with Consultant and Subconsultants to assure that they have implemented the most current BIM/CAD standards.

Maintain software template files to assure standards.

Enforce company drafting and modeling standards and procedures. Review the input received from client and understand the scope of work and then plan work accordingly as per agreed scope and requirements.

Prepare 3D models and detailed drawings in Revit of proposed plans, facilities, and infrastructure in Revit/AutoCAD with minimal supervision.

Coordination with other Disciplines Designers and Architects as applicable.

Participation during the construction phase in order to maintain adherence to the design intent, quality standards, and contract documents including reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to requests for information, preparing observation reports, and completing other tasks associated with the construction phase.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven track record of successful project delivery; Architectural design projects.
• Thorough understanding of Buildings systems design, layout, and coordination.
• Expert level knowledge of current modeling, drafting, visualization software required; including but not limited to Revit and Autocad Architecture and associated plug-ins.
• Strong understanding of design coordination/clash detection process and technology.
• Ability to respond to and address occasional off-hours project and/or support requirements.
• Successfully manage multiple priorities and lead others in BC technology initiatives.
• Expert level Microsoft product user; Office365 Suite including Visio and Project.
• Expert knowledge of latest Autodesk products: AutoCAD, Revit, Navis Manage, BIM 360, and BIM 360 Field at a minimum.
• Functional knowledge of other common industry products; Bluebeam, Newforma, Sketchup, dRofus, Unifi and ProCore at a minimum.
• Essential attributes include: technical expertise, communication, customer-service oriented, detail-oriented, organized, teamwork and initiative.

Education and Experience

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the AE industry preferred.
• 5+ years experience with BIM technologies and process required.
• 3+ years of management experience required.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Pay Transparency:In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements