Senior BIM Manager

Hoefer Wysocki Architecture





Job Type Full-time

Location Dallas - Dallas, TX 75201 US (Primary)

Education Associate Degree

Category Design Technology

Job Description

Job Summary:

Hoefer Welker is looking for a Senior BIM Manager. Senior BIM Manager (or Design Technology Project Lead) is a strategic, project-level role. They oversee digital modeling pipelines ensuring the accuracy, quality, and consistency of digital models and deliverables from project initiation through construction and closeout. They drive workflow automation and training for project teams. This role oversees and is responsible for maintaining data quality across all project models. They will have the authority to direct the project teams to ensure the firm's required data is intact throughout the life of the project and beyond for further capture and firmwide use.

This role partners closely with Project Managers, Project Architects, and multidisciplinary teams to establish BIM standards, maintain and enforce BIM execution plans, and support project teams with technical expertise and troubleshooting. They lead coordination efforts with consultants, enforce firmwide standards, and drive efficiency through the use of advanced tools and workflows, while mentoring staff and contributing to the firm’s overall design technology initiatives.

Essential Functions:

Project Oversight:

• Owns the digital design pipeline from early design phases through Construction Contract Administration.
• Lead project initiation procedures, including setup of discipline models and digital deliverables as outlined in the project scope
• Partner with Project Managers and Project Architects to lead the Design Teams to develop and maintain the BIM Execution Plan (BEP/BIMxP) with minimal oversight from the Design Technology Manager
• Lead BIM kickoff and coordination meetings, supporting quality control through design reviews and 3D coordination processes

Support:

• Provide Tier 1 technical support to project teams
• Collaborate with the Design Technology Manager on strategic initiatives and assist in training staff on new tools, workflows, and processes
• Ensure project teams have appropriate software, versions, access, and training to meet project requirements
• Develop project-specific content as needed to support design teams
• Facilitate coordination meetings with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to digital project delivery and data management.

Mentorship:

• Coaches project teams, troubleshoots software issues, and facilitates technology onboarding in collaboration with the Design Technology Support Staff
• Responsible for leading and training all project level BIM staff across market sectors

Standardization:

• Translates firmwide design technology frameworks into project-specific BIM protocols.
• Works with firm leadership and project teams to identify new strategies for harvesting design data post-project completion to aid in further standardization across all project teams
• Responsible for project archiving at key submittals and project closeout, as well as the analysis of archived models for data and family (component) harvesting for further standardization
• Establish and maintain model setup, including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match lines, views, and sheets

Quality Control:

• Manages clash detection, integration of federated models, and model metrics
• Maintain a strong understanding of interdisciplinary coordination and construction document production
• Owns and is responsible for maintaining the quality of data points within all project models
• Monitor and maintain model quality, including model health and coordination processes from planning through construction documentation and administration
• Monitor and enforce the health of both internal and consultant models

Job Requiremetns

Education and Experience:

Candidates should have a technical degree in Drafting, CAD, or Design Technology (Bachelor’s in Architecture or Engineering preferred) and at least 8+ years of experience managing BIM models.

• Continuing Education:
  • Will be required to complete 4 hours of structured learning courses as well as 4 hours of self-study learning, for a total of 8 hours annually.
  • 4 hours must be design technology related, with the remaining 4 hours related to the architecture, engineering, or construction fields.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building system.
• Strong understanding of industry BIM standards and best practices.
• Expert level skills in Revit, Autodesk Construction Clound (ACC), and BIM 360
• Expert level Revit model management skills.
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies
• Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications (CTC Tools, UNIFI, AVAIL, Keynote Manager, Enscape, Lumion, and Clarity)
• Advanced content creation and management concepts.
• Strong client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential. Able to mentor project staff.
• Strong time management skills. Able to balance multiple large projects and support teams in multiple offices simultaneously.
• Preferred experience managing models for large and mega projects ($1B+ Construction) with several consultants and trade partners.
• Preferred experience in integrating fabricable building systems into the design process (Dfma)
• Preferred experience in developing and using automation software products and procedures for design (Dynamo, Rhino, Grashopper, and Python)
• Preferred experience with Healthcare projects
• Preferred experience with real-time rendering, VR and AR visualization tools

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and willingness to use insured personal vehicle in the courses of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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