BIM Application Support Specialist

Lake Flato Architects; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Flato Architects is seeking a BIM Application Specialist to join their Design Technology team in San Antonio, Texas. The role includes providing application support, creating training sessions for BIM users, and developing BIM best practices to aid project teams in delivering effective project outcomes.

Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in architecture. Skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and other design applications are crucial. This position offers a dynamic environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in the A/E/C industry.
• Expert-level Revit family creation.
• Knowledge of BIM technologies and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for all design applications including Revit and AutoCAD.
• Develop and document best practices for BIM technologies.
• Conduct training sessions for BIM users.
• Create and manage Revit templates and family content.
• Instruct project teams in model setup to comply with office standards.

Skills

Proficiency with Revit

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Proficiency with Rhino

Proficiency with SketchUp

Experience with BIM 360 Pro

Experience with Enscape

Experience with Navisworks

Parametric/generative design scripting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture

Job description

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture or a related field, or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in the A/E/C industry

As a BIM Application Specialist, you’ll support Lake Flato’s Design Technology team by providing application support, developing and documenting BIM best practices, training BIM users at all levels, and partnering with project teams to set up and maintain effective BIM strategies for project deliverables. This position is directed by the firm’s BIM Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for all design applications (Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino)
• Develops, documents, and communicates best practices for BIM technologies
• Develops and conducts training sessions for all levels of BIM users
• Creates and manages Revit templates and family content
• Creates and maintains BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud project sites
• Instructs and assists project teams in setting up models to comply with office standards and best practices
• Engages with project teams to strategize, employ, and maintain an effective BIM strategy for project deliverables
• Graphically illustrates and verbally communicates analysis concepts in a clear and effective manner

Knowledge and understanding of:

• All aspects of professional architectural services, from master planning and schematic design through construction documents and construction administration
• BIM technologies, workflows, and office BIM standards
• Expert-level Revit family creation

Ability to:

• Develop and effectively teach new processes, workflows, and software skills
• Utilize AI tools and automation across all aspects of the design process
• Build collaborative relationships with project teams

Skills:

• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and SketchUp
• Experience with BIM 360 Pro, Enscape, and Navisworks
• Parametric and/or generative design scripting using Python, Grasshopper, and/or Dynamo (Desired)
• Strong organization and project management