What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Construction BIM Manager position at VIATechnik?
This is a remote role, and we are open to candidates in most locations within the US. We prefer candidates in the metro areas around Charlotte, St Louis, Cleveland, Dallas, or Minneapolis. US work authorization is required.
About VIATechnik:
VIATechnik is the global leader in Virtual Design and Construction. We have over 300 digital experts around the globe. The firm's services include Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual & Augmented Reality, Digital Twins, and Enterprise Software Application Development.
We work on some of the industry's largest and most interesting projects such as Apple's new headquarters, Virgin Hyperloop One, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) modernization & expansions, Denver International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Hudson Yards, the Atlanta Falcons Stadium, Chase Arena, the Tesla Gigafactory and many more. Our team is made up of leading VDC professionals, technologists, architects, and engineers who have a passion for solving problems and a thirst for learning. We are results-driven, creative solution finders and enjoy putting ourselves in our clients' shoes.
The role:
As a Technical BIM Manager, you'll have the chance to apply your construction and design BIM proficiency across a variety of projects for an enterprise-level client.
This role will serve as the primary liaison between key internal and external design teams, pre-construction and construction execution teams, and general contractors to coordinate project work of all.
In this role you will:
- Develop a clear understanding of assigned building type technical design standards and templates, supporting alignment of projects to building templates and template development through project lessons learned.
- Serve on a team of subject matter experts (SMEs) for the development and maintenance of implemented BIM standards and coordination workflows.
- Support pre-construction and construction management teams with site design phase development as well as construction phase design change implementation with client stakeholders.
- Engage with clients to implement BIM standards from bid phase through construction and turnover for assigned building template types.
- Ensure alignment of project stakeholders with all aspects of BIM scope, standards, and coordination processes for up to six projects at a time. Engage design, construction, and client stakeholders in coordination meetings following defined processes.
- Guide the start, execution, and finalization of coordination processes for the design, construction, and engineering phases of projects. Engage with client design and engineering groups to identify, track, and resolve issues discovered as a part of coordination.
- Serve as a lead problem solver gathering constraints and requirements of design disciplines, constructability constraints, and engineering requirements to help deliver results for projects.
- Validate the execution of BIM obligations by those within the contractual chain, identifying any issues with internal BIM execution and escalating appropriately.
- Complete onboarding for external design and construction companies to ensure alignment on project BIM execution for those companies and those they contact with.
- Work independently while earning trust and building strong rapport across a broader team - deliver results through good management and strong relationships.
- Gain a clear understanding of field constructability preferences, including project sequencing and scheduling constraints.
- Operate strategically, efficiently, and frugally in all role responsibilities.
- Accelerate progress by seeking out the best decision and being the responsible decision-maker in critical coordination and site BIM discussions.
- Identify key design and construction constraints.
- Balance expediency, quality, and resources through prioritization.
- Manage efficient and organized meetings.
- Lead detailed design discussions while ensuring program-level goals are met.
- Be clear and concise in verbal and written communications.
Apply if you have:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or similar.
- 7 years of project management experience from design development through construction administration on commercial projects.
- 7 years of experience with project management and productivity tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam Revu, scheduling software, etc.
- 5 years of experience with Autodesk Suite including clash detection workflows: Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud and BIM360, Navisworks, etc.
- Availability to travel to client sites as needed, up to 60%.
Even better if you have:
- Architectural or construction project management experience on commercial, warehousing, or industrial projects.
- Capability to communicate technical design content to non-technical team members.
- Ability to clearly derive desired outcomes and synthesize requirements across many different teams to create solutions that meet the needs of most project stakeholders simultaneously.
- Project management experience leading design development or construction execution on projects that include industrial warehouse, fulfillment facilities, and/or manufacturing facilities.
- Proven record of leading multi-discipline coordination on both new and in-progress design and construction projects.Includes BIM coordination, value engineering (VE), and cost and schedule mitigating measures.
- Experience performing well in a fast-paced, multi-project environment and are capable of prioritizing critical work on each project.
Compensation and featured benefits:
- The pay for this position is $100,000 to $125,000 , and the role is eligible for an additional $15,000 to $20,000 bonus. The actual salary offer may be different as we carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, location, and experience
- Health insurance with the choice of five plan options. We cover 70-95% of premiums for VIATechies and 65% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plan chosen)
- Dental and vision insurance. We cover up to 75% of the monthly insurance premiums for VIATechies and up to 50% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plans chosen)
- Open and flexible time off
- A 401(k) plan that is fully vested immediately
- Home office setup costs
- Paid holidays
As a minority and woman owned and led company, VIATechnik takes diversity and inclusion to heart. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
VIATechnik is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $15,000 - $20,000