Som
BIM Lead
San Francisco
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$140kDetected 30 days ago
Data VisualizationProject ManagementAutoCADElectrical EngineeringResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsRevitBIM
About the role
- We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
- Success at SOM Means - Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas.
- We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm. - Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning.
Responsibilities
- Leads definition, planning and documentation of digital work-flow strategies, objectives and coordination of data management on Projects through close collaboration with Project Digital Coordinators as well as fellow leaders in Computational Design, High Performance Design, Visualization, etc.
- Identifies, categorizes and organizes strategies or issues specific to Project scale from office-wide and firm-wide scope through coordination with BIM Leads/Managers from other offices.
- Advises and supports project teams in the coordination of Project BIM models, process management and objectives with other disciplines and consultants.
- Advises and supports Project Digital Coordinators and Team members as well as Junior and Intermediate BIM technologists in developing BIM model(s), drawings and other project deliverables.
- Provides both narrowly focused and widely diverse support in production of Project BIM and project documentation process.
- Engages with the Office of Technology Digital Practice Team and peers and collaborates across departments and offices to develop, manage, coordinate and implement standards, guidelines, best-practices, tool development and software used by architects for all BIM and related Project workflows and deliverables.
- Working with the Office of Technology Digital Practice team, collaborate in the development of training materials for SOM's Architectural BIM standards and best practices.
- Leads organization, management and maintenance of BIM and other related resources in collaboration with the Office of Technology Digital Practice Team.
- Assists Marketing with BIM-related workflow or other technology-focused proposal statements in coordination with other Digital Design leaders and Office of Technology.
- Leads regular office and firm-wide BIM coordination and standards development meetings; engages BIM Leaders in other disciplines.
Requirements
- Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
- Superior organizational skills and ability to distribute tasks to others, with proven experience in project planning and tracking.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- General knowledge of architectural practice including site-planning, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical engineering, and construction.
- Demonstrated expertise in digital tools such as Revit, ACC / BIM360, Dynamo, Navisworks, Revizto, AutoCAD, energy modeling, LCA tools and appropriate scripting languages.
- Expert understanding and knowledge of scripting, programming, Grasshopper, Rhino and their relationship to BIM workflow.
- Superior ability to prepare and present technical concepts and information clearly and succinctly.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Rhino, parametric and rendering software, Adobe Suite, and Google Workspace.
- Portfolios must be submitted for all design and p
Skills
- Standardization of Project deliverables including graphic appearances.
- Training of BIM Technologists and Architects as appropriate in new tools and processes.
- Quality control and assurance initiatives related to BIM deliverables.
- Contributes to regular firm-wide BIM Leadership meetings.
- Contributes to firm-wide Digital Design Leadership events.
- Engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm.
- Fosters positive relationships with design teams.
- Keeps informed of security risks in tools and processes through close collaboration with the Office of Technology.
- Effectively communicates and promotes the work of the firm.
Compensation
- for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $90,000 to $140,000.
Benefits
- Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
- Work/Life Balance: Inquire about our approach to flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
- We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
- Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $90,000 to $140,000.
Company info
- Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
- At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet.
- We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
- Together we can achieve great things.
- Success at SOM Means
- We are proud to be an
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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