BIM Manager OCONUS Cleared

American International Contractors, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid federal holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401K matching

Job summary

American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) seeks a BIM Manager to develop and manage the project BEP, coordinating with subcontractors and the client’s AE under a BIM-enabled on-site program.

The role emphasizes on-site coordination, 3D modeling, and coordination meetings. The BIM Manager will oversee Coordination Logs, submittals, and coordination drawings across architectural, structural, mechanical, and other disciplines, ensuring timely delivery on secure OCONUS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Structural or MEP Engineering, Construction Management
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain Secret clearance
• Minimum five years in construction projects and BIM management experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
• Coordinate meetings and maintain coordination logs
• Produce coordination drawings for multiple trades
• Lead on-site BIM coordination with subs and clients
• Oversee 3D modeling of site/building systems and utilities
• Coordinate with Subcontractors and project team to meet BEP goals

Skills

Coordination leadership

BIM coordination

Clash detection

3D modeling

Communication

Reading drawings

Task prioritization

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Structural/MEP or Construction Management

Tools

Autodesk Navisworks

AutoCAD

Revit

CPM scheduling software

Job description

American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) is currently seeking BIM Manager candidates to work on upcoming secure projects OCONUS. An activeU.S. Secret Level Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a secret clearance is required for this position.

American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) has established itself as one of the leading construction firms in the Department of State, Overseas Building Operations (OBO) program. We continue to win important contracts and projects throughout this program and others. We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference and are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our rapidly expanding team. We are searching for individuals who hold an active secret security clearance, may have held a clearance in the recent past or have the ability to obtain a security clearance. Experience working with Department of State OBO or U.S. Corps of Engineer as your client and any international experience is highly valued.

Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of them is treated as such. In keeping with this philosophy, we offer a competitive benefits packageincluding:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• paid federal holidays
• long- and short- term disability
• life insurance
• paid vacation
• a 401K matching program

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The BIM Manager is responsible for developing and managing the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP). The BIM Execution Plan (BEP), is a BIM-enabled on-site coordination program to analyze and confirm aspects of the design in an orderly, systematic manner. It represents collaboration between the Contractor and Subcontractors, with participation by the client, and the client’s consulting AE. It shall be the primary vehicle for coordination of the work of multiple Subcontractors on- and off-compound, and in each building described in the Contract Documents. The BEP consists of the following:

• Coordination Management
• Coordination and Detailing Activity
• Coordination Meetings
• Coordination Areas
• Coordination Schedules
• Coordination Milestone Dates
• Course of Execution

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The BIM Manager, shall have primary responsibility for developing the BEP, conducting Coordination Meetings, compositing Coordination Models, maintaining Coordination Logs, producing Coordination Drawings, executing Coordination Certification Statements, and posting Coordination submittals.
• Includes responsibility for site and building Coordination and Detailing Activities utilizing 3-Dimensional modeling and BIM and resulting in the preparation of 2 -Dimensional Coordination Drawings, for site walls and utilities and building exterior and interior architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and alarm, communications, TSS, electrical work, systems furniture and millwork, and above ceiling building systems and components.
• The weekly Coordination Meeting shall be the primary decision-making venue for Subcontractor coordination. Therefore, the BIM Manager shall have authority to execute the BEP as necessary to achieve coordination of the project, to include directing Subcontractors in coordinating their work; alternatively, the Contractor may include in the BIM effort additional supervisory staff vested with the requisite decision-making authority. Authorities of Contractor staff shall be clearly delineated in the BEP.
• The BIM Manager must be the main point of contact for the BIM effort for the duration of the project. BIM activities should be conducted by the BIM Manager on-site to facilitate participation by on-site personnel. After BIM activities are complete the BIM Manager is not required to be off-site. However, on-site personnel will still require on-site access to coordination models and related materials.
• Other duties as directed by the Project Manager

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a secret level security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Structural or MEP Engineering, Construction Management
• At least five years working experience in construction projects
• Proficiency in model review, clash detection process, clash report production and 3D coordination software (Autodesk Navisworks or similar)
• Proficiency in BIM and CAD software (Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, or similar)
• Familiarity with CPM scheduling software in use on the project
• Proficiency with office productivity software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar)
• Experience as a BIM Manager on at least two previous projects of comparable scope of work and of a value not less than half of this project’s value. (e.g. $65 million)
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Excellent planning, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated; little supervision needed. Ability to prioritize tasks and to manage multiple tasks and coordinate activities to meet deadlines is critical.
• High level of confidentiality
• Leadership ability

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• International construction industry experience interacting with various diverse cultures
• Overseas Building Operations (OBO) experience

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are not exhaustive, but are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions in accordance with applicable law, provided that the individual does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others when performing such essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, among other things, use hands to grasp and reach up with arms overhead, including manual dexterity to operate office equipment, filing, and perform specialized skills. The employee must have the ability to stoop, squat, stand, walk, twist, balance, climb (ladder and stairs of high-rise building), kneel, crouch, speak, carry, and hear. The employee must have the ability to lift, carry, push or pull and move up to 15 pounds of weight without assistance. The job imposes a demand for physical agility and mobility, including the ability to maneuver safely throughout the work site. This position will require the use of personal protective equipment while present in active construction zones. The employee must be able to hear warning sounds and alarms, communicate effectively with coworkers and follow spoken directions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

The position requires a high degree of concentration in a busy environment. There is a substantial demand for analyzing, perceiving, comprehending, rapid decision making and exercising sound judgment to ensure individual and coworker safety in a potentially dangerous environment. Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines is critical.

The position entails working on a busy construction site overseas, generally away from the employee’s family, and in countries whose laws and social norms may be much more restrictive than in the United States.

Work involves a 60-hour workweek, 6 days a week/ 10 hours per day. Flexibility with hours/days is required. Individuals must have comfort working in a high-stress environment and be able to perform the above activities in extreme hot, cold, humid, and wet conditions depending on location and season. Exposure to construction equipment and sharp tools, including power tools, and materials. Some exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, potential electric shock, significant heights and high noise level, including high-pitched noises. Some potential exposure to dust, fumes, smoke and airborne particles.

NOTE:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned this position. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with the position.