Sr. BIM & VDC Manager
San Francisco, CA

Job Description

What's GREAT about a career with Microdesk?

Microdesk combines technology and business process consulting to help firms successfully plan, design, build and operate land and buildings. With Microdesk, you are part of a company that is delivering solutions to improve the entire project delivery process, from planning and design, to construction and operations & maintenance. We combine vision with the latest tools and the talent of individuals from every corner of the industry to bring our clients' projects to life. A career with Microdesk is a rewarding way to contribute to a variety of projects that help our clients throughout the AECO industry not only realize what is possible today, but also envision the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Work directly with the Senior Project BIM-VDC Manager to engage the project production teams in advancing technology innovations
* Preparation and execution of BIM Project Execution Strategy
* Ensure Model-based Coordination is performed as outlined by the project strategies
* Create a model management approach for each project that allows for optimized model performance and delivery
* Provide technical support for the project team across Show, Ride, Architectural and Engineering disciplines
* Represent the owner's interests on all design and construction technology implementation issues
* Document lessons learned for all design and construction technology strategies deployed on the project.
* Ensure model performance / health, data integration and correct collaboration setups throughout the project ecosystem
* Identify technology Best Practices throughout the project life-cycle that will bring value to projects, developing tools as needed.
* Investigate innovative model-based processes by analyzing risk scenarios to optimize project delivery
* Pilot new use-cases for the model inclusive to our partners for the entire lifecycle
* Communicate / visualize project delivery information back to the stakeholders
* Consult with stakeholders on implementation of BIM and VDC technologies
* Manage, develop, and maintain the 3D authoring platforms and/or modeling of the project in multiple platforms

Basic Qualifications

* Minimum 5 years of advanced and progressive BIM and VDC technologies, exhibiting hands-on experience in the AEC, media and entertainment and/or manufacturing business driving the adoption of design authoring and collaboration technology tools
* Advanced graphical, illustration and documentation skills
* Advanced knowledge implementing BIM strategies beyond 3D modeling and clash-detection to include sophisticated data management and skills assisting organizations in collecting on the benefit of optimizing design process
* Advanced skills in troubleshooting Revit modeling/visibility problems
* Advanced understanding of BIM360 and Navisworks approaches for model collaboration
* Ability to follow team coordination discussion and display relevant model content/views
* Will speak up in a room to draw attention to issues and solutions
* Ability to help team members with parametric modeling strategies in Revit
* Manage and support the creation of Project-driven Level of Development (LoD) criteria based on needs
* Basic experience with hiring outside vendors, and preparation of professional bid packages
* Exposure to contract administration process (contacts, professional fees)

Preferred Qualifications

* Knowledge of Sketch Up, Rhino, Maya, 3d Max and other 3D modeling platforms
* Knowledge of Navisworks and clash detection tools
* Knowledge utilizing Point clouds for content verification and creation in 3D tools
* Experience in lifecycle management of BIM models
* Experience in BIM 360 suite
* Experience in Document Management
* Experience in BlueBeam Revu/Extreme software and collaboration management in these tools.
* Familiarity with industry standards & codes
* Experience with importing and exporting metadata from models into lifecycle management tools.

Preferred Education

* Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from an accredited architecture school
* Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited engineering school
* Bachelor of Construction Management
* Autodesk Certified User or Autodesk Certified Professional

Benefits

Microdesk offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including Aetna Medical with company funded HRA or HSA, Ameritas Dental, EyeMed Vision, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Account options, company paid Life, STD and LTD insurances, 401K and Profit Sharing Plan with 30% match and generous paid time off and sick time policies.

Microdesk is an Equal Opportunity Employe