Senior BIM Specialist

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. seeks a Senior BIM Designer to lead and maintain high-quality structural BIM models, utilizing industry-standard software like Revit and AutoCAD. This role is integral to engineering and development teams, providing collaborative solutions for various structural projects, in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to challenges.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company stock purchase option

Paid time off programs

Paid leave for military service and new parents

Performance bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience using Revit, CAD, and BIM 360.
• Above average skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support structural projects with Revit & AutoCAD software.
• Create AutoCAD files from Revit models.
• Lead the development and maintenance of CAD and BIM standards.

Skills

Revit

CAD

BIM 360

Microsoft Office Suite

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Two-year college degree in CAD or drafting studies

Job description

San Jose, CA
305 S 11th St
San Jose, CA 95112, USA

San Jose, CA
305 S 11th St
San Jose, CA 95112, USA

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

TheSenior BIM Designerserves to be responsible for organizing, assembling, and issuing presentation drawings, design drawings, construction drawings and project documents. The Senior BIM Designer works from sketches, models, written and verbal information supplied by clients and designers to determine the most appropriate views, details, and supplementary information needed to complete projects. The Senior BIM Designer resolves most graphic conflicts with minimal supervision. This person would need to be organized and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple ongoing projects at one time.

In this role, you will:

• Support Structural projects with Revit & AutoCAD software on new construction and tenant improvement projects
• Maintain a collaborative environment between CAD Support, Designers, and Project Managers
• Complete work as requested utilizing company software and standards
• Create AutoCAD files for use as production documents from Revit, 2D and 3D Files
• Evaluate new BIM related software and technologies
• Prepare and maintain structural BIM models, including maintenance of referenced architectural models, BIM file management, and file transfer protocols, to allow simultaneous production by a large multi-person team without loss of productivity
• Create advanced custom 3D and annotative Revit families using parametric functions, shared parameters, and custom materials
• Coordinate in 3D design with multiple disciplines
• Support in Management of software
• Lead the development and maintenance of CAD and BIM standards and templates in our business unit. Train current and new hire staff.
• Lead documentation and training in best practices
• Be a leader on the implementation and support of Revit throughout the organization for maximizing collaboration and value to clients

You will be a great fit if:

• Requiredto succeed in this role:
• 7+ years using Revit, CAD, and BIM 360
• Above average skill inMicrosoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)and computer trends/technology
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Provide a visual portfolio of work
• Preferredbut not required:
• Two-year college degree in CAD or drafting studies
• Experience in architecture and/or interiors design practice
• Point cloud scanning/processing

Skills/abilities:

• Excellent team leadership, consensus-building, and creative alternative-generation skills for driving solutions with team buy-in, while listening for needs of each individual discipline
• Good communication skills are essential for team-based working, for verbal and written communication with clients, and teaching others about best practices in the BIM environment
• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment
• Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges. Able to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines
• Ability to conceptualize and design practical solutions
• Support and follow company initiatives and standards
• Express ideas clearly and listen effectively to others

Location: San Jose, CA

Travel: Limited

Salas O’Brien health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Team members have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Salas O’Brien has both U.S. and Canadian (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members, 10 paid holidays, and paid leave programs for military service and new parents. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ 110,000-$130,000 . Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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