Assistant BIM/VDC Manager

Balfour Beatty Communities•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Balfour Beatty is seeking an Assistant BIM/VDC Manager to join our team in Dallas, TX. This role implements BIM, Technology, and related processes, serving as a primary resource to project teams throughout all project phases. The Assistant BIM/VDC Manager is involved in project pursuits and developing BIM strategies for proposals, helping lead the development of models and marketing materials. This position ensures project success by monitoring BIM workflows, acting as a liaison between Balfour Beatty, clients, end-users, designers, and subcontractors. A key priority is ensuring client needs and expectations for BIM and technology implementation are met. The role also involves training new hires and project teammates on BIM tools, building software libraries, and supporting the BIM Manager in the direction and implementation of BIM processes. The Assistant BIM/VDC Manager is responsible for fully informing the BIM/VDC Manager of each pursuit and project’s BIM efforts, including potential liabilities or concerns with stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, construction technology, information technology, or related industry.
Minimum of five years’ experience in the design, construction, or consulting industry; operations experience preferred but not required.
A strong understanding of design and construction processes, construction tools & equipment, and project management systems.
A strong understanding of construction technology platforms, processes, and workflows.
A strong desire/passion to remain current and informed on advancements in construction-related technology.
A strong attention to detail, organization skills, controlled sense of urgency, and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
Must possess effective communication/interpersonal skills and be confident in his/her ability to develop and manage the entire technology process; must have poise, polish, and effective presentation skills.
Ability to travel regularly to other offices and project sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate levels of proficiency or knowledge in the software including but not limited to Navisworks Manage, Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360Civil 3D, Sketch-up, Infraworks, Lumion, Blue Beam, Adobe Creative Suite, , and other related software.
Understand building systems, construction methods, installation procedures and sequencing.
Know how to use and set up laser scanning, 360 camera, and drone.
Register and process the point cloud, and put the reality capture into the appropriate platform for coordination, installation quality control, and documentation.

Responsibilities

Create required 2D & 3D proposal/presentation content to demonstrate the company’s ability with technology and tools.
Document project experience, including project information, coordination key items, screenshots, benefits, and lessons learned.
Perform external presentations including job pursuit interviews and conferences to proactively seek new business opportunities through relationships.
Develop building core and shells, underground utilities, MEP systems, supplement components including ZOI and clearance and site conditions quickly in Revit, or SketchUp in preparation for pursuits or coordination.
Understand building systems, construction methods, installation procedures and sequencing.
Create project-specific BIM Execution plans and lead the BIM implementation as defined by the plan (under the support of the assigned BIM/VDC Manager).
Manage project file sharing process.
Develop project-specific coordination schedules with the assistance of the project superintendent.
Create and Manage a master composite model with associated clash and viewpoint reports.
Run Clash Detection and hold subcontractors accountable for model updates.
Take and distribute BIM Meeting minutes and reports.
Maintain and collect As-built Models.
Perform value engineering to find potential project savings.
Proactively train project team personnel on skills and processes required to carry out designated workflows and manage the tools and processes required to support them.
Work with the project team to assess project requirements, unique challenges, and team capabilities to determine appropriate BIM and technology to be utilized.
Understand the estimating team’s work breakdown structure, classification, and quantity takeoff tools, and assist with model-based quantity takeoff (4D).
Know the basic scheduling concepts, including critical path, logic between activities, etc.
Prepare 4D animations for schedule analysis and high-quality rendered images used for use in communicating construction sequences or various building conditions.
Develops Facility Management turnover for building operation and facility maintenance.
Create automation tools to improve work efficiency by using Dynamo, Power BI, etc.
Develop and maintain Revit library for parametric design, and logistics items.
Maintain the BIM knowledge database, lessons learned, and techniques and distribute knowledge.
Training new hires, and project teammates on BIM tools to ensure maximum benefits.
Create and update documentation of company BIM standards, procedures, and best practices.
Create and update company BIM templates, families, details, calculations, training plans, and other customizations.
Assist in piloting (identifying) new technologies and implementing adopted technologies such as drones, VR, AR, Drones, 360 cameras, laser scanning, etc.
Proactively pursues personal development to remain proficient in the latest BIM technologies and programs.
Understand the difference between project delivery methods and contract types, and how it’s impacting the bid, design, and coordination.
Understand the functions and needs of other project teams including project on-site team, marketing, estimating, scheduling, safety, and accounting.
Understand the process of RFI, ASI, CCD, submittals, change orders, and other administrative documents.