BIM Manager / SDDC - Structural

Job Description

Summary:The Senior Digital Delivery Coordinator (SDDC) or BIM Manager will work within their department, managing and coordinating Digital Delivery/BIM standards development, implementation and enforcement on all related BIM projects, files, models, networks, and associated IT hardware. The SDDC will form part of the practice?s Digital Delivery team liaising regularly with the Digital Delivery Department, the department Director and the department Digital Delivery Coordinators on company initiatives and driving the implementation of digital information standards, plans and strategies within their department. They manage BIM processes within the practice CDE to ensure the Pace design process is delivered and enhanced. They will support colleagues with knowledge growth, designing, and delivering pertinent software development skills through learning and training and perform all essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with Pace?s values and ethos and in alignment with our policies.Reports to Associate Director - StructuresResponsibilities:

• Provide digital delivery leadership / BIM support to the Structure team working at all stages of projects, from inception to completion, in an assured ISO 19650 environment.
• Support the preparation and coordination of design work and the presentation of projects in a BIM environment.
• Manage software products including but not limited to incorporating new version releases, updates, and customization of the products, in conjunction with the digital delivery and IT team.
• Installation and support of related BIM software, in conjunction with the digital delivery and IT team.
• Support the digital delivery and IT team to align the hardware requirements with the Pace design process within a BIM environment.
• Evaluate new BIM-related software and technologies for their applicability to current and future Pace requirements.
• Stay informed on best practices for use of integrated BIM software for building design, structural engineering & analysis, civil infrastructure, and construction, along with other BIM software.
• Stay informed on various BIM and Structure related software and how they work with Revit.
• Develop and manage strategies for structural analysis model integration with Revit.
• Responsible for management, implementation, enforcement, and upkeep of all relevant BIM/Digital Delivery standards.
• Create, upgrade and deployment of strategies for the Structure department to reach an assured ISO 19650 standard.
• Responsible for ensuring design processes are delivered to an assured ISO 19650 standard in line with Pace standards and requirements.
• Creation and maintenance of the software Template files to assured standards.
• Provide quality control for completeness and adherence to company standards of all drawings and models produced.
• Assist in developing and enforcing digital delivery documentation and workflow process standards including 3D model coordination.
• Train and oversee the day-to-day activities of the designers and engineers to ensure BIM standards are maintained in the creation of the Revit models and associated software.
• Participate in the practice?s Digital Delivery Task Force group and ensure regular communication and coordination among BIM/Revit users.
• Report on the Structure department current and projected state regarding digital delivery/BIM implementation and maturity.
• Provide hardware and network support as it relates to BIM production, in conjunction with the IT team and troubleshoots problems.
• Management and provision of training and continuing education as required to staff on all BIM software, processes, and new technologies through conducting internal Revit/AutoCAD/Navisworks/Rhino (and related software) training sessions.
• Provide technical orientation to New Hires regarding Digital Delivery processes and BIM tools.
• Maintain a high level of competency of BIM software through continued use and training
• Act as project interface, providing support to each project team by managing and creating content library files and templates, creating, and enforcing standards, and evaluating project models.
• Supporting and auditing the project team and flagging non-compliances.
• Support project start-up coordination, helping teams develop strategies for the effective delivery of quality BIM models and documentation.
• Manage and maintain project content and parametric and COBie-compliant Revit families/CAD blocks and source additional content in response to project needs.
• Work with client teams to develop pre and post-BIM execution plans and ensure they are maintained for each project.
• Develop automation routines in BIM to support standards and productivity.
• Linking BIM to the project Construction Supervision Phase for submittals, construction models, review/snagging, shop drawings, and schedules.
• Keep up to date with the most recent technologies and industry trends in BIM by attending conferences, seminars, and workshops for BIM, bringing back learning and disseminating the information to appropriate teams.
• Identify future BIM Industry initiatives and developments.
• Identify trends and business opportunities relating to BIM. Evaluate and make recommendations regarding BIM software.
• Support and enhance the marketing of Pace digital delivery design capability through web, literature, interviews, and presenting at relevant client focused conferences
• Be involved with industry organizations such as Autodesk University, BILT, AUGI and other international software user groups, UK BIM Task Force, US BIM Forum, ISO standards, Local User Groups, Local colleges and universities for future resources etc.

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