BIM Manager

Bosch Building Technologies LLC•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

The BIM Manager is a hybrid position, reporting to the Director of Design. This position will require the BIM Manager to perform BIM modeling and coordination tasks daily, while concurrently assisting to develop and maintaining the Revit standards, families, project templates, workflows, and procedures within Paladin Technologies. In addition to 3D BIM work, the BIM Manager is also expected to assist where needed with traditional 2D CAD work. The BIM Manager will work to support corporate objectives by maintaining the highest quality of service to the requestor, whether an internal Paladin Technologies employee or an external customer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent amount of experience.
A minimum of 5-7 years of drafting and design experience in the information technology, instrumentation and controls, electronics, and/or security industries
Ability to create aesthetically pleasing, legible, and accessible drawings.
Experience with the following technologies is required: AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, IP networks, low voltage electronics, power and communications, Windows desktop operating system, Microsoft Office
A strong understanding of the physical security and/or technology industries, including an awareness of complimentary products, technologies, trends, and the general application of physical security technology
An understanding of and experience with fundamental concepts pertaining to IP networks, low voltage electronics, power, and communications
A strong command of the English language supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and projects and be responsive to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player
Willingness to create training plans for all VDC reports.
Motivated self-starter with ambition to independently research new technologies as well as engineering and business methodologies/concepts

Nice To Haves

Experience with the following technologies is an asset: Access Control, CCTV (IP and Analog), Intrusion Systems, Client-Server security applications, MS SQL databases, Servers and Storage Arrays, or Microsoft Visio
Field experience in a construction environment is an asset
Post secondary education from an accredited college, university or technical institution in Electronics, Information Technology or related field

Responsibilities

Working in both 2D and 3D drafting programs, including but not limited to AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM360, and Navisworks, develop detailed models and subsequent drawings needed for the generation of Structured Cabling Systems, Outside Plant Infrastructure, Audio Visual Systems, Security Systems, DAS, and other technologies or low voltage disciplines.
Assist the Director of Design to develop and maintain BIM/ AutoCAD standards and processes as well as libraries, families, and templates.
Ability to lead and supervise modeling and documenting on project
Ability to schedule and assign work to meet project deliverables and dates.
Clean and purge background drawings/models for use in PTI Models
Ability to create models while incorporating all appropriate trades models.
Work with project Coordinators and detailers
Supervise and back-check others work for accuracy before passing it on to the project team
Make recommendations to the Director of Design and VDC Manager related to the development of the Paladin BIM/ AutoCAD program to include software, training, and hardware recommendations.
Provide 3D Renderings of Conference Rooms, Data Centers, and IDF/MDF rooms for customer proposal packages, utilizing assets provided by the project Architect or design team.
Develop the BIM Manager individual knowledge base of not just BIM, but also of the various technologies and systems that Paladin Technologies installs for their clients.
Attend BIM coordination meetings and work with architectural firms, real estate developers, MEP consultants, and other trade’s modelers using guidelines provided by the project design team or designated design managers. Be a project partner and an ambassador of Paladin Technologies and provide clear communications and support when addressing clash resolutions within the various project models.
Identification, review, and understanding of every project’s specific Design Intent, BIM Execution Plan, and/or Project Execution Plan is vital to the success of the BIM Manager.
Perform Electronic Takeoffs as required using Autodesk applications or Bluebeam Revu.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are required as well as the necessary range of soft skills. Additional qualities needed include approachability, personal skills, team-working ability, adaptability, creative thinking, problem solving, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and possess a willingness to teach others within the design group when those opportunities present themselves.
Develop and maintain individual skillsets related to AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360, ACC, Navisworks, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam Revu.
Perform other miscellaneous design, drafting, modeling or office tasks as directed by the Design Director. The BIM Model is expected to assist the overall design group’s efforts when requested to conduct work outside of their direct modeling work.
Ensure the timely and complete submittal of each drawing set in accordance with the BIM Execution Plan and Design Schedule for each project assigned. Understand all due dates and the remaining work required to meet the next deadline and reach out to a Paladin teammate for support when needed to meet the expected deliverables.
Demonstrate exceptional multitasking abilities by effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.