BIM Project Architect - Military veterans preferred

Surveying And Mapping, LLC


BIM Project Architect

US-IN-Indianapolis

Job ID: 24-6568
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Applied Technology
Indianapolis

Overview

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

We are seeking an experienced Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager to lead our BIM projects and drive innovation in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient with the Autodesk suite, particularly Revit, and have a strong background in AEC 3D modeling software. You will build trust with clients, manage project timelines and budgets, and develop internal BIM standards while fostering a positive team culture. Your responsibilities will include:

• Allocate ~30% of your time to management and 70% to billable 3D modeling
• Foster strong relationships with customers to understand BIM project scope and details
• Manage projects from kick-off through client delivery while ensuring timelines and budgets are met
• Collaborate with sales and leadership to expand business development, efficiently bid on BIM projects, and execute projects on time and within budget
• Create internal BIM standards and ensure they are adhered to
• Hire, build, and mentor a team aligned with SAM’s culture and core values
• Facilitate weekly meetings to address questions and resolve problems on projects related to software and BIM coordination issues
• Develop document workflows, best practices, and QA/QC processes
• Monitor projects for errors and ensure BIM model maintenance and standards are met
• Maintain and upgrade BIM drawing templates, coordinating templates with each specific trades for integration with other disciplines
• Manage REVIT and other related BIM libraries
• Achieve a standardized process for BIM model setup across the division
• Assist in creating and enforcing BIM execution plans

• 10+ years of experience with Autodesk products, with high-level Revit proficiency
• Experience with AEC 3D modeling software (Autodesk Revit, Recap and/or Tandem) is required
• Background in Architecture, certifications such as AIA and NCARB highly preferred
• Strong aptitude in facilities management through BIM
• Strong BIM Modeling skills with knowledge in all AEC disciplines; architectural, structural & MEP
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to identify and correct project issues
• Ability to lead BIM project teams and collaborate on 3D modeling to deliver projects
• Experience developing and maintaining office Revit/CAD standards
• Knowledge of AIA LOD specifications & USIBD LOA Specifications
• Understanding of engineering and architectural documentation and construction practices
• Motivated to take on additional responsibilities and seek out new opportunities to drive improvement
• Strong planning skills to anticipate project needs and organize activities
• Sense of ownership and accountability for project, team, and company success
• Entrepreneurial spirit that embraces change and pursues creativity and innovation
• Professionalism in interactions with Owners, Architects, Subcontractors, and Facility Managers

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