Position DescriptionOur Oakland office is currently seeking a
BIM Specialist with a passion for structures, construction, and learning. This position is responsible for delivering BIM projects to meet client requirements, project goals, and Degenkolb quality standards. We provide focused technical development within a highly supportive team environment.
Ideal CandidateWe're looking for someone with strong
Revit production skills and experience developing structural models and construction documents. The ideal candidate understands how building structures and construction documents come together, communicates well with project teams, and can manage assigned BIM and drafting responsibilities independently. This person should be resourceful, detail-oriented, willing to ask questions, and comfortable learning new BIM tools and workflows. A passion for continued professional growth is highly valued.
Responsibilities - Create and manage 3D models in Revit to support design development and construction documents for a variety of projects.
- Leverage knowledge of typical building structure and construction to develop high-quality building models and construction documents.
- Manage construction documents from initial creation through construction administration.
- Maintain efficient and well-organized BIM/CAD project folders.
- Actively engage in resolving BIM/CAD planning and coordination issues to meet schedule and budget goals.
- Communicate regularly with project teams regarding project needs.
- Provide technical support for Revit and AutoCAD to engineers and other BIM staff.
- Identify, comprehend, and follow the BIM/CAD standards applicable to assigned projects when drafting and modeling.
- Regularly review project modeling and drafting work to ensure accuracy and adherence to project standards.
- Assist in updating Degenkolb BIM/CAD User Guidelines.
- Participate in the Degenkolb Technical Conference.
Minimum Requirements - 3+ years of Autodesk Revit and related BIM software experience in structural engineering, architecture, construction, or a related building-industry environment.
- Working knowledge of Autodesk Forma (Autodesk Construction Cloud).
- Experience using Revit add-ins and third-party software to improve modeling and documentation workflows.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD in a structural engineering or architectural setting. Construction experience a plus.
- Experience managing BIM and construction document production with project teams through multiple project phases.
- Ability to work efficiently in Revit and identify opportunities to improve modeling productivity.
- Ability to meet challenging project schedule deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with staff and clients in different geographic locations.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Desired Qualifications - Experience with BIM model coordination software such as Navisworks or Revizto.
- Familiarity with creating and managing parametric Revit families.
- Experience developing automation tools using Dynamo or pyRevit.
- Experience modeling large or complex building projects in healthcare, education, civic, science and technology, or industrial/manufacturing.
- Experience with or interest in leveraging AI to increase workflow efficiency.
- Associate's degree or Revit Structure Certified Professional credential.
Skills & Requirements
Compensation & Benefits The annual salary range for this position across our offices generally falls between
$80,000 and $89,000. This range is a good-faith estimate provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be based on factors including work location, company geographic differentials, education, experience, and candidate qualifications.
Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and long-term connection to the firm. They include:
- Health and life insurance
- Commuter benefits and paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company profit-sharing contribution
- Employee ownership through a privately held stock plan
- Financial support for professional activities and development
- Company holidays and a generous paid time off program
Application Process Click Apply Now button and please submit your resume and a targeted cover letter (either as a merged PDF with your resume or uploaded as a separate document) describing the alignment of your background with this position.
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