Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Project BIM Leader - NBBJ San Francisco

Since 1943, leading global architecture and design firm, NBBJ, has helped companies and organizations create innovative places. From state-of-the-art healthcare and research facilities, to top-performing world headquarters, NBBJ has designed communities, buildings, environments and digital experiences that enhance people’s lives. The firm has twelve offices worldwide, including Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Columbus, New York, Boston, London, Dubai, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Moscow.


NBBJ San Francisco – whose primary markets are Healthcare, Science/Higher Education, and Housing – is seeking a Project BIM Leader to lead successful coordination of BIM production and coordination at a project level using Revit Architecture. The position will offer the candidate opportunities to grow within the firm and exposure to an innovative, fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.

Skills and Qualifications
  • B. Arch. or equivalent degree required; M. Arch. preferred.
  • Expert level knowledge of Autodesk’s Revit Architecture required.
  • Previous experience using Revit in the delivery of large, complex projects.
  • 7-12 years experience in architectural industry; experience with Virtual Design and Construction Methods / BIM.
  • Ability to communicate and present design ideas to a variety of audiences.
  • Highly proficient with Navisworks, 3DMSMax, Sketch-Up, Rhino, Grasshopper, or other graphic design tools and associated workflows.
  • Experience with parametric or scripted modeling a plus.
  • Experience with Autodesk related programming languages also desired.
Role and Responsibilities
  • Participate in BIM set-up, standards and coordination process on projects.
  • Provide day to day guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members to optimize Revit features and follow project modeling standards.
  • Participate in technological collaboration between project team members, client, architect, builder, consultants, subcontractors, etc.
  • Facilitate the exchange and coordination of the 3D model with consultants and contractor/fabricators.
  • Establish early standards for data exchange with entire Project Team to optimize use of the BIM for scheduling, quantity take-off, estimating, etc. during all stages of the project.
  • Lead the development of standard families and detail libraries of blocks, groups, curtainwall, casework, etc.
  • Work directly with NBBJ Firmwide Design Technology Team (DT) regarding BIM process standards, technology support and training.
  • This position reports to and receives direction from the Project Manager and Studio Core Team.
To apply online please see our WEBSITE.

NBBJ is an equal opportunity employer.