BIM Lead

Timberlyne•Boerne, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The BIM Lead employee is responsible for creating and implementing the customer design and digital fabrication process by creating fabrication-ready 3D models and providing information that facilitates the estimation, procurement, engineering, fabrication, and construction processes utilizing BIM and CAD/CAM tools. BIM Leads may be specialized to certain functions within the process, but all focus on digital fabrication for post-sale contracted projects. Project deliverables provided by the BIM Leads include design development sets, structural sets, shop drawings, take-offs, and machine files. The BIM Lead will collaborate on projects with varying levels of scope of work. Such as: FULL - scope of work STRUCTURAL - scope of work FRAME ONLY - scope of work BIM Lead Supervisors and the Director of Design will make each individual aware of their exact roles and responsibilities within this framework. The BIM Lead will improve the customer journey by using information provided by the customer, and sales (that can range from Timberlyne pre-designs, customer sketches, architectural drawings, and construction documents) to perform space planning and 3D modeling for customer approval. The BIM Lead will produce an acceptable drawing set used to coordinate with the estimation team, sales team, customer team, architects, general contractors, engineers, and other external stakeholders. This process will be carried out, including necessary revisions, in accordance with the company's objectives and expectations. The BIM Lead responds to project requirements, including square footage, room functions, site constraints, timber framing concepts, and connection types. Understanding the scope and limitations of timber frame engineering and manufacturing capabilities is important. As well as collaboration with external professionals such as architects, permitting authorities, engineers, and general contractors is necessary for comprehensive site planning, code compliance, and permitting. The BIM Lead will coordinate with the PM and consult with Architectural Design Team to provide code-compliant architectural layouts and well-integrated timber structures. He/she will collaborate with PMs, Architects, and Engineers to resolve design conflicts, including integration with HOA requirements and MEP, Fire, and HVAC systems. Complete design revisions within the revision rounds included in the contract. Acknowledge and communicate that significant changes after Design Approval can affect the timeline and cost. Upon acceptance of the contract, the BIM Lead will work with the project management team, downstream BIM Lead's, and other stakeholders to facilitate the operational activities of the project. This may involve providing 3D Models, cut lists, drawing sets, and other design-related information for estimation. The BIM Lead works with the team to improve digital workflows and enhance the design-to-fabrication process. He/she will assist in communicating with potential and existing customers, focusing on their needs and clarifying construction standards and BIM practices. The BIM Lead also participates in internal project reviews (such as post-mortems) and provides input on efficiencies, cost impacts, and material optimization. When Architectural Services by Timberlyne convert to timber sales, the BIM Lead will focus on the structural scope of work and collaborate with the Architectural Design Team by attending handoff meetings, communicating proactively, reviewing engineering redlines together and providing engineering feedback and fabrication solutions. The BIM Lead generates 3D models using Revit, AutoCAD, Cadwork, and other 3D modeling software. He/she will follow direction from project management, design and BIM supervisors, and engineers. He/she will 3D model, detail, and facilitate the coordination of custom timber structural components, provide plans, details, and 3d visualizations. Upon acceptance of the contract, the BIM Lead will work with the project management team and other stakeholders to facilitate the operational activities of the project. This may involve re-prioritizing in order to provide cut lists, drawing sets, and other design and estimation deliverables on time. The BIM Lead ensures drawing standards, naming conventions, file organization, and revision control are maintained throughout the process. Sets of 2D drawings are provided for fabrication and installation. The BIM Lead will build production-level 3D models using Revit, AutoCAD, Cadwork, and other 3D modeling software. The BIM Lead will follow modelling standards and ensure geometric and data accuracy. The BIM Lead will create detailed structural drawings for engineering approval (such as foundation and framing plans) as well as shop drawings (structural layouts and details, parts drawings, steel fabrication drawings, as required per project). If the BIM Lead has acquired the necessary experience and skill, he/she will work with the project management team and other stakeholders to facilitate the operational activities of the project. This may involve providing engineered cut lists and information for material procurement, CNC programming, simulations, shop drawings and details, logistics and construction sequencing information, as well as other BIM Lead functions. The BIM Lead will export, prepare, quality check, and deliver the CNC files and deliverables for production. Collaborate with CNC programmer and/or CNC Operators to troubleshoot 3D modelling errors and provide high-fidelity exports for different machines.

Requirements

Proficiency in several design programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, CadWork, and others.
Familiarity with architectural principles, building codes, building standards, and the permitting process.
Experience designing, drafting, modeling, and creating schedules.
Knowledge of the engineering process.
Familiarity with construction principles.
Ability to build Revit families and/or Cadwork containers and end-types, correlate attributes and parameters, import and export different file types, design and digitally fabricate different, or unique, structural connections.
Time management skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to respond to production scheduling.
Ability to coordinate with various stakeholders including architects, engineers, contractors and customers.
Ability to translate a creative intent into accurate, constructible models for the customer.
Ability to perform revisions in a timely manner and in accordance with the International Building Code and key performance indicators and the company processes and expectations.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to have difficult and adaptive conversations with internal and external stakeholders.
Proactive in communication.
Ability to influence others for win-win solutions.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Strong organizational skills.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products.
Ability to provide effective presentation skills to employees and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of other software such as Tekla, Hsbcad, Lumion, D5, Enscape, Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper, Cambium and EKP is preferred and can increase roles and responsibilities and value within the organization.

Responsibilities

Creating and implementing the customer design and digital fabrication process by creating fabrication-ready 3D models.
Providing information that facilitates the estimation, procurement, engineering, fabrication, and construction processes utilizing BIM and CAD/CAM tools.
Performing space planning and 3D modeling for customer approval.
Producing acceptable drawing sets for coordination with estimation, sales, customer, architects, general contractors, and engineers.
Responding to project requirements including square footage, room functions, site constraints, timber framing concepts, and connection types.
Collaborating with external professionals such as architects, permitting authorities, engineers, and general contractors for site planning, code compliance, and permitting.
Coordinating with the PM and consulting with the Architectural Design Team to provide code-compliant architectural layouts and well-integrated timber structures.
Collaborating with PMs, Architects, and Engineers to resolve design conflicts, including integration with HOA requirements and MEP, Fire, and HVAC systems.
Completing design revisions within the revision rounds included in the contract.
Providing 3D Models, cut lists, drawing sets, and other design-related information for estimation.
Improving digital workflows and enhancing the design-to-fabrication process.
Assisting in communicating with potential and existing customers, focusing on their needs and clarifying construction standards and BIM practices.
Participating in internal project reviews (such as post-mortems) and providing input on efficiencies, cost impacts, and material optimization.
Focusing on the structural scope of work and collaborating with the Architectural Design Team by attending handoff meetings, communicating proactively, reviewing engineering redlines together and providing engineering feedback and fabrication solutions.
Generating 3D models using Revit, AutoCAD, Cadwork, and other 3D modeling software.
3D modeling, detailing, and facilitating the coordination of custom timber structural components.
Providing plans, details, and 3D visualizations.
Re-prioritizing to provide cut lists, drawing sets, and other design and estimation deliverables on time.
Ensuring drawing standards, naming conventions, file organization, and revision control are maintained throughout the process.
Building production-level 3D models using Revit, AutoCAD, Cadwork, and other 3D modeling software.
Following modeling standards and ensuring geometric and data accuracy.
Creating detailed structural drawings for engineering approval (such as foundation and framing plans) as well as shop drawings (structural layouts and details, parts drawings, steel fabrication drawings, as required per project).
Providing engineered cut lists and information for material procurement, CNC programming, simulations, shop drawings and details, logistics and construction sequencing information, as well as other BIM Lead functions.
Exporting, preparing, quality checking, and delivering the CNC files and deliverables for production.
Collaborating with CNC programmer and/or CNC Operators to troubleshoot 3D modelling errors and provide high-fidelity exports for different machines.
Coordinating and developing adequate structural beam sizing and connections for digital fabrication ease, manufacturing efficiency, and construction accuracy.
Building Revit families and/or Cadwork containers and end-types, correlating attributes and parameters, importing and exporting different file types, designing and digitally fabricating different, or unique, structural connections.
Continuously expanding knowledge related to heavy timber engineering, construction methods, and connection types, including post and beam, simple joinery, and traditional timber framing with mortise and tenon connections, as well as the advantages and limitations of different timber species and engineered wood products.
Supporting the supervisor by developing boilerplate details for structural and construction conditions, including the timber frame, envelope, and relevant details for pass-through products.
Coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, responding to production scheduling, and coordinating with various stakeholders including architects, engineers, contractors and customers.
Supporting Project Management and Supervisors by understanding resource allocation within their scope, and proposing structurally sound and cost-effective solutions.
Translating a creative intent into accurate, constructible models for the customer, including revisions performed in a timely manner and in accordance with the International Building Code and key performance indicators and the company processes and expectations.
Communicating effectively across departments, recognizing the importance of valuing differences, and communicating the digital fabrication process.
Providing modeling for new customers and working collaboratively with PMs and estimation to deliver drawings that meet company expectations.
Providing clarifications and information to project management, fabrication teams, and installation teams to assist them in the timely completion of their work.