Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)

Senior BIM Specialist - Structural

Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree or two years of relevant college training or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years of professional experience in Revit for structural documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail in model-building and drawing set-up.
  • Ability to coordinate complex BIM/Revit structural models and deliverable packages.
  • Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills with high precision and accuracy.
  • Collaborative mindset with effective internal communication skills.
  • Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and systems.
  • Expertise in Revit Structure and familiarity with additional software like Tekla Structures.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the BIM Management Plan in collaboration with the Project Engineer.
  • Create and manage BIM models and drawings for structural engineering components.
  • Coordinate BIM model management across different engineering disciplines.
  • Monitor BIM model quality and ensure compliance with standards throughout project milestones.
  • Lead the implementation of BIM technology and develop best practices.
  • Train and mentor team members on BIM software and standards.
  • Participate in digital design leadership initiatives across the firm.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on transformational projects worldwide.
  • Professional development through training and mentorship.
  • Engagement in a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Full Job Description

Position Responsibilities

  • Develops and maintains the project BMP (BIM Management Plan), including identifying goals and objectives for the utilization of BIM, in collaboration with Project Engineer.

  • Collaborates with the Project Digital Design Coordinator in developing BMP for each project.

  • Creates, develops, and manages the BIM model and drawings for structural engineering components of projects.

  • Coordinates BIM model management with other disciplines

  • Monitors the BIM models for quality and content throughout the project delivery process and at specific project delivery milestones.

  • Monitors and tracks team compliance with BIM standards and guidelines.

  • Works with structural engineers and BIM technologists to develop structural engineering BIM and drawing deliverables.

  • Sets up or oversees processes to distribute drawings, models or other project deliverables.

  • Leads the implementation of BIM technology and research & development.

  • Provides CAD drawing (or other legacy drawing platforms) support as required.

  • Coordinates and contributes to developing and implementing firmwide standards relating to BIM workflow and management and drawing graphic standards.

  • Develops best-practices for managing data and data flow in Revit model and schedules (as well as between external data sources and Revit).

  • Develops and advances innovative ideas to support the work process.

  • Proactively handles a reasonable workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments and manages own time effectively.

  • Keeps informed of industry standards, trends and developments related to Revit / BIM modeling and documentation practices. Disseminates this knowledge to peers.

  • Implements and tests new ways of working and improving product and process.

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Directly trains and mentors assigned team members as appropriate.

  • Coordinates firm-wide technologies, standards and guidelines with fellow BIM Specialists in other offices on a consistent and regular basis.

  • Oversees BIM software training for staff and monitors staff BIM experience levels.

  • Identifies and evaluates productivity gains to be made utilizing third party software.

  • Organizes and leads weekly Project Digital Design Coordinator meetings.

  • Participates in firm-wide Digital Design Leadership conferences.

  • Contributes to internal SOM community and occasional external activities.

  • Participants in engaging in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate Degree or two years of college training or equivalent.

  • Six (6) or more years of professional experience in Revit to document structural information for a variety of building projects.

  • Demonstrates attention to detail and consistency in model-building, data-organization, and drawing set-up with a graphical style that is clear, consistent and artful.

  • Demonstrated ability to create and coordinate complex BIM / Revit structural building models and assemble drawing deliverable packages at all levels of detail and project stages

  • Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a project level.

  • Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.

  • Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate means.

  • Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and terms.

  • Thorough knowledge of structural building systems and details (e.g., reinforced concrete, structural steel, timber).

  • Demonstrates the highest level of abilities and knowledge in Revit Structure.

  • Expertise in one or more of the following: Tekla Structures, Navisworks, Rhino, Grasshopper, CATIA, appropriate scripting languages.

  • Fluency in the use of Dynamo scripting inside of Revit.

  • Experience with project planning and tracking.

  • Knowledge of the operation of information technology systems

  • Proactively seeks out opportunities for professional growth.

Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $90,000 to $110,000.

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About Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is an American architectural, urban planning, and engineering firm. It was formed in Chicago in 1936 by Louis Skidmore and Nathaniel Owings; in 1939 they were joined by John O. Merrill. The firm opened its second office, in New York City, in 1937 and has since expanded all over the world, with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mumbai and Dubai. SOM is one of the largest architectural firms in the world.
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