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DLB Associates BIM Manager - Dallas, TX in Dallas, Texas
Looking to leave a lasting footprint in the consulting and design engineering world?
With an impressive legacy spanning over four decades, DLB Associates is on the hunt for an dynamic BIM Manager who is enthusiastic about all things BIM and loves to help the team solve challenges. Join our team and contribute to our high-impact projects, which encompass some of the most technologically advanced environments in the world.
Position Title: BIM Manager
Position Location: Dallas, Texas
SALARY
DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.
JOB SUMMARY
The BIM Manager is a person passionate about the BIM process and supports the MEP Engineers across various groups. The scope of work will involve both small and large-scale mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection projects. This person will be responsible for creating and updating models, modeling and annotating all trades and general graphics and data management for their designated models.
The BIM Manager will work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team.
The BIM Manager will be self-directed on day-to-day work and receive high level instruction on new projects or assignments. They will execute and lead production teams in the production of projects of complex scope. They will coordinate the activities of other personnel.
The BIM Manager will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Production of Revit Documents (30%)
Utilize Revit software to assist on project work \u2013 modeling and detailing to prepare drawings and visual aids
Collect data and other information for construction documents
Prepare project design and construction documents
Print pdf sets
Revit Graphics Management (25%)
Diagnose and fix Revit visibility issues for the project team
Manage project and family graphics
Create new Tag Families and know how to work with labels within Tags and Titleblocks
Diagnose trouble categories within linked models and how to change their appearance
Research, understand and incorporate graphic standards from clients when required for a given project
Generate compelling views beyond plan views, such as Sections and 3d
Model Management (25%)
Setup, Manage and Update Revit Models
Develop Revit families in response to project need
Create new phases, worksets and design options when needed
Resolve BIM design issues using a combination of Navisworks and Revit
Provide quality control for completeness and adherence to company standards of production
Monitor work products produced by staff to ensure Revit standards are maintained within project models
Act as liaison between project managers / lead engineers and production staff and assist in workload delegation and coordination of resources
Assign tasks and provide technical guidance to other production personnel, including scheduling of work assignments
Revit Data Management (20%)
Create schedules, Panel Schedules, Note Blocks and Keynote Legends
Add new parameters to the project or families and know the difference between Built-In, Shared, Family and Project Parameters
Understand the difference between Instance and Type Parameters and when to use each
Add connectors to families and map parameters to push data to the project
Create special views and schedules within Revit, which issue alerts based on parameter values
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT AS NOTED)
Knowledge of producing industry standard work products (e.g., construction drawings)
Skilled at using Revit and BIM 360
Skilled at using Navisworks
Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
Skilled at active listening, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Ability to pay close attention at project meetings, receptive to advice from more experienced team members, desire to grow as Revit user and model manager
Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
Ability to manage production of multiple drawings / projects at the same time
Ability to work with engineers and design team to incorporate MEP design concepts into Revit and the ability to understand all parts of engineering construction documents
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
Ability to work in interdepartmental groups in multi-role efforts
Ability to identify and analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments
On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS
This position is located on-site in Dallas, TX
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Minimum of seven years of experience producing construction documents using Revit in an engineering or construction related discipline
DLB Associates is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
We are committed to diversifying our workforce.
DLB Associates participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security.
Benefits
DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include
Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
Health reimbursement account (HRA), flex spending accounts (FSA)
Dental and vision plans
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
Paid parental leave after one year of employment
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation \u2013 no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.