Project BIM Manager

Grimshaw is a global architecture and design studio of ideas and invention, driven by a desire to connect people to each other and the world around us. We recognize the urgency of the challenges that face our planet, and our duty to deliver architecture and design best suited for a flourishing future. Our studios are founded on analysis and exploration. We relish the challenges inherent across a wide range of work, engaging our expertise and agility to deliver lasting, meaningful design that brings value and joy to clients and users. At Grimshaw, we encourage creativity, collaboration and innovation. We want our staff to be fulfilled by their time with us as we know the key to our continuing success is working with and engaging the most talented people we can find.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced BIM Manager to join our New York studio. In this role, you will support project teams by leading BIM delivery on projects, manage a project BIM team where necessary, support the BIM Lead for North America, and contribute to the wider BIM capabilities of Grimshaw. You will be expected to: have a primarily project-focused view, sometimes across multiple projects, contribute to project discussions, exploring and developing opportunities for Design Technology, and be relied upon to have extensive knowledge of your area(s) of expertise. You will actively contribute to local DT strategy and represent Grimshaw Design Technology externally through events, online presence and presentations.

What You Will Do

Project

• Provide ongoing at-desk support, troubleshooting and guidance for BIM workflows.
• Provide ongoing training to project teams in the use of BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks,Infraworks, etc).
• Attend project kick-off meetings to advise on BIM implementation.
• Contribute towards contract BIM deliverable negotiations.
• Author and maintain project BEP and collaborative documents to ensure effectivecommunication between consultants.
• Ensure any changes in practice or project standards are effectively communicated to theproject teams and implemented.
• Ensure all project BIM work complies with Grimshaw and project BIM standards.
• Set-up new project BIM files (including linked model hierarchies, survey files, building models,CAD imports, shared coordinates, etc.).
• Create project-specific and company-wide BIM content.
• Prepare project BIM models for issue.
• Liaise with BIM specialists from external parties to resolve coordination and BIM modelissues.
• Perform coordination and clash detection on models, managing and communicating results inline with Grimshaw and project standards.
• Produce federated models & COBie datasets.
  
  

Studio

• Regularly meet with local DT team.
• Contribute to and lead studio DT initiatives.
• Document exemplar work for future use and new business development.
• Develop and maintain the reputation of Grimshaw DT in the local community.
• Support the DT team in promoting DT initiatives across the studio.
• Coordinate and support the project BIM coordinators.
• Regularly meet with the BIM Lead to discuss assigned work and any feedback.
  
  

Global

• Contribute to global DT content on Atlas (Grimshaw intranet).
• Share knowledge and feedback with global BIM team.
• Contribute to and maintain global BIM standards.
  
  

Skills And Competencies

Skills and Knowledge

• Advanced proven knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
• Thorough knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud & BIM 360.
• Knowledge of Rhino and interoperability between Revit and Rhino, is beneficial.
• Knowledge of relevant QA/QC processes.
• Knowledge of model federation and coordination.
• Knowledge of programming with C# or Python is beneficial, but not required.
• Knowledge of data transformation & visualization is beneficial, but not required.
  
  

Experience

• Degree in architecture, engineering, architectural technology, or another relevant subject.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience applying BIM in practice.
• An understanding of computational concepts and software is beneficial.
• Experience of delivering projects to relevant BIM standards on large scale projects.
• Experience conducting clash detection.
• Experience in working with external design and technology collaborators.
• Experience of managing a team of specialists.
• Experience with collaborative research projects is beneficial.
  
  

Competencies

• Must be able to clearly articulate advanced concepts in a way that team members of all levels can understand.
• Should possess the ability to train teams in relevant workflows and software packages.
• A methodical approach to problem-solving is required.
• The ability to rapidly pick up new software skills as required is essential.
• Must be highly organized with the ability to prioritize and balance workloads.
• Must have proven leadership and management skills.
  
  

Grimshaw is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues.

Compensation: From $110,000 to $127,000 per year