Office BIM Manager

Urbahn Architects Employer:
New York, NY, USLocation:
Mon, Feb 5 '24Posted on:
$95,000 - $120,000 annually Pay:

Urbahn Architects is seeking a talented and energetic Office BIM Manager to support project teams officewide in the use of advanced digital tools for design, visualization, technical drawing, and construction document production.  Reporting to select Principals and Associates, the Office BIM Manager will provide technical support directly to project team members.  

On a company-wide basis, the Office BIM Manager will provide feedback on general and project-specific requirements for standards, training, software and hardware.  Specifically, this person will:  refine, develop and enforce standards; collaboratively research, explore and develop opportunities for new design technologies; and assess skill levels and capabilities of staff, providing internal training or organizing outside training as appropriate. The person will also support workflows in a range of design technologies including visualization/ VR, computation and analysis, and data integration.

On a project-by-project basis, the Office BIM Manager will assist with all active BIM projects throughout their phases.  In particular, this person will contribute to specific project set-ups and discussions; monitor the performance and quality of BIM models to ensure conformance with both project-specific requirements and Urbahn’s standards; guide project teams in BIM coordination and clash detection; and help project teams in modeling strategies and problem solving.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture degree or equivalent.
• 5 to 10 years of post-graduate professional experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including technical writing.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit and BIM360, including:
  • Experience in delivering projects in compliance with BIM in-house and client standards;
  • Experience in developing Revit families;
  • Revit interoperability with other digital design and production tools.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD products and / or strong knowledge of Bently MicroStation & ProjectWise.   
• Experience in BIM clash detection.
• Other plusses include familiarity with any of several related software and skills, such as:
  • A range of design and visualization applications;
  • Experience in Virtual Reality;
  • 3D printing;
  • Hardware and performance requirements needed to support software and design processes.

Urbahn Architects is a full-service architectural and interior design firm headquartered in Midtown Manhattan.  A focus on design value and community benefit guides us in all of our markets, including education, science + technology, justice + public safety, healthcare, hospitality + residential, and civic infrastructure.  With a fascinating history from 8 decades of continual practice, Urbahn was built upon the tenet that the practice of architecture thrives in an environment of thoughtful collaboration and extraordinary client service.  Our organizational structure, rigorous processes, continual cultivation of talent, use of technologies, commitment to sustainability, and public engagement are all employed to serve the greater community.  Urbahn’s principals are accessible and involved in all of the firm’s projects, providing guidance and support while encouraging self-determination, development, and civic participation.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary range of $95,000 to $120,000 based on experience, accomplishment and licensing status.  Benefits include hybrid in-office/remote work schedule, flexible hours, healthcare plans, 401K plan with employer contribution, pre-tax TransitCheks, and respect for employee’s personal time outside of work. 

No phone calls or emails. 

To apply, please submit your letter of interest and resume.  Any portfolio or other supporting evidence of qualifications should not exceed 15 MB.