Associate Director- Systems Data Lead

The opportunity with NRC

We have already delivered several key advisory and infrastructure projects across the US and have consistently demonstrated exceptional value to our clients through deep integration with their teams, showing ourselves to be a true partner and peer.

Building on our continued success, we are looking for an experienced professional to join our team in Sacramento as a Systems Data Lead/BIM Manager.

Work as part of the integrated High-Speed Rail Systems Engineering project team, the successful candidate will work under the general direction of the Director of Rail Engineering. This position will define, implement, and manage the BIM strategy for Rail & Systems disciplines on the California HSR project.

The BIM Manager will coordinate the production, management, and integration of digital models (BIM) across various teams and disciplines (track, OCS, signaling, telecom, etc.) while ensuring BIM deliverables comply with project requirements, international standards, and client expectations.

You'll be responsible for performing project BIM and Information Management functions for major transportation infrastructure projects and will be well versed in information management process and have previous experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams in all aspects of information production, delivery and exchange.

Key Accountabilities

You'll be responsible for ensuring that models meet BIM Level 2 standards and that the design team understands the level of information required to meet expectations;

• Lead BIM meetings, train, and support teams in the use of BIM tools and processes.
• Manage BIM interfaces with other project areas (civil works, equipment, operations, etc.).
• Ensure the quality, traceability, and security of digital data.
• Establish and monitor BIM performance indicators.
• Prepare BIM documentation (standards, conventions, procedures)
• Support and maintenance of BIM and CAD application software;
• Assists with managing the development and output of document sets for the CAHSRA Project.
• Performs project setups and updates with some direction of Rail Operations and Delivery Branch staff with some supervisory guidance.
• Implement drawing organization for large, complex drawing packages.
• Participates in Civil 3D/Revit development.
• Develops and mentors staff on standards and processes.
• Self-Checks own work, and staff's, to identify QA/QC improvement opportunities.
• Leverages tools and technology to provide quality solutions to BIM team and staff

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

You'll have relevantknowledge of Enterprise Digital Strategy design and implementation. Portfolio Management, Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder engagement, and negotiations. Asset Management best practice, rail infrastructure asset management, and asset management technologies, including EAM-IS, CMMS, GIS (and other related software systems).

• Engineering degree or master's in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant years' experience in major infrastructure/transportation projects.
• At least 5 years of experience as a BIM Manager on major infrastructure projects and at least one year experience on railway projects.
• Advanced proficiency in BIM tools and methodologies (Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, etc.).
• Proven experience in BIM project management for railway and complex systems projects.
• In-depth knowledge of railway systems (track, OCS, signaling, telecom, etc.).
• A clear understanding of our multi-disciplinary design approach and the delivery of projects to a high quality, throughout all design stage gates
• Experience of Implementing BIM Level 2 Accreditation / Certification to ISO 19650 within a Business Environment
• Excellent understanding of all relevant BIM standards, design integration procedures and relevant legislation
• Knowledge of Revit, BIM360, ProjectWise, Autodesk Civil 3D, and other BIM support tools;
• Working experience with ISO 19650 BIM standards;
• Established understanding of BIM quality assurance guidelines and standards;
• Previous experience with supporting National and/or Regional BIM standards;

For the right person, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to develop their career, joining an established and passionate team, with ambitious plans to grow.

We offer benefits such as:

• Competitive compensation packages
• A performance-related pay incentive scheme
• Healthcare insurance premiums (100% paid for by us)
• Generous vacation leave entitlement
• 401K with employer matching contributions
• Access to Employee Discount Program via LifeMart

NRC supports flexible working practices, and we understand that life balance is an important part of our employees' lives. We offer a wide range of flexible work/life balance options such as hybrid (home/office) working, flexible working hours where appropriate.

Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

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