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About the Role

SOM is seeking a BIM Specialist to develop and implement BIM strategies, manage BIM models, and ensure quality and compliance with standards. This role involves leading BIM technology implementation, training staff, and collaborating with project teams to deliver high-quality structural engineering BIM deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the project BMP (BIM Management Plan), including identifying goals and objectives for the utilization of BIM, in collaboration with Project Engineer.
• Collaborates with the Project Digital Design Coordinator in developing BMP for each project.
• Creates, develops, and manages the BIM model and drawings for structural engineering components of projects.
• Coordinates BIM model management with other disciplines.
• Monitors the BIM models for quality and content throughout the project delivery process and at specific project delivery milestones.
• Monitors and tracks team compliance with BIM standards and guidelines.
• Works with structural engineers and BIM technologists to develop structural engineering BIM and drawing deliverables.
• Sets up or oversees processes to distribute drawings, models or other project deliverables.
• Leads the implementation of BIM technology and research & development.
• Provides CAD drawing (or other legacy drawing platforms) support as required.
• Coordinates and contributes to developing and implementing firmwide standards relating to BIM workflow and management and drawing graphic standards.
• Develops best-practices for managing data and data flow in Revit model and schedules (as well as between external data sources and Revit).
• Develops and advances innovative ideas to support the work process.
• Proactively handles a reasonable workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments and manages own time effectively.
• Keeps informed of industry standards, trends and developments related to Revit / BIM modeling and documentation practices. Disseminates this knowledge to peers.
• Implements and tests new ways of working and improving product and process.
• Directly trains and mentors assigned team members as appropriate.
• Coordinates firm-wide technologies, standards and guidelines with fellow BIM Specialists in other offices on a consistent and regular basis.
• Oversees BIM software training for staff and monitors staff BIM experience levels.
• Identifies and evaluates productivity gains to be made utilizing third party software.
• Organizes and leads weekly Project Digital Design Coordinator meetings.
• Participates in firm-wide Digital Design Leadership conferences.
• Contributes to internal SOM community and occasional external activities.
• Participants in engaging in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or two years of college training or equivalent.
• Six (6) or more years of professional experience in Revit to document structural information for a variety of building projects.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and consistency in model-building, data-organization, and drawing set-up with a graphical style that is clear, consistent and artful.
• Demonstrated ability to create and coordinate complex BIM / Revit structural building models and assemble drawing deliverable packages at all levels of detail and project stages.
• Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a project level.
• Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
• Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate means.
• Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and terms.
• Thorough knowledge of structural building systems and details (e.g., reinforced concrete, structural steel, timber).
• Demonstrates the highest level of abilities and knowledge in Revit Structure.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: Tekla Structures, Navisworks, Rhino, Grasshopper, CATIA, appropriate scripting languages.
• Fluency in the use of Dynamo scripting inside of Revit.
• Experience with project planning and tracking.
• Knowledge of the operation of information technology systems.
• Proactively seeks out opportunities for professional growth.
• Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.

Skills

• Revit
• BIM Management Plan (BMP)
• BIM model management
• CAD drawing
• Revit Structure
• Tekla Structures
• Navisworks
• Rhino
• Grasshopper
• CATIA
• Scripting languages
• Dynamo scripting
• Project planning
• Project tracking
• Information technology systems

Experience Level

• Six (6) or more years of professional experience in Revit

Education Level

• Associate Degree or two years of college training or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $90,000 to $120,000

About the Company

• At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet.
• We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
• We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Together we can achieve great things.
• Success at SOM Means Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
• Success at SOM Means Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
• Success at SOM Means Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
• Success at SOM Means Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
• Success at SOM Means Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
• Success at SOM Means Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
• For more about SOM: www.som.com