What is a BIM Manager?

The Roll of BIM Manager, what is that???

This roll in the industry is still being invented and has not exactly been laid in stone and can mean different things to different people. One thing is for certain though, BIM management requires a diverse set of management skills and toolsets. We are often called upon to provide tips, tricks, technologies, tools, and strategies to better manage our company's BIM environment. We need to have the ability to tackle problem identification, problem solving, user motivation, senior management support, budgeting, training program justification, objection handling and more. Because of all of the nuances associated with our Title and Position it is sometimes hard to quantify exactly what we do. Outlined below is the basic Duties & Essential Job Functions any good BIM

Manger should have:

Software:

• Manage software products including but not limited to incorporating new version releases and customization of the product

• Manage the implementation of supporting software for BIM

• Evaluate new BIM related software and technologies

• Stay informed on best practices for use of Revit Architecture and BIM

• Stay informed on other BIM related software and how they work with Revit

• Installation and support of related BIM software

Standards:

• Responsible for BIM standards development, implementation, and enforcement

• Creation and maintenance of the software Template files to assure standards

• Provide support for plotting and electronic file submissions

• Automate routines in BIM to support standards and productivity

• Provide quality control for completeness and adherence to company standards of all shop drawings produced

• Assist in developing and enforcing BIM documentation and workflow process standards

• Train and oversee the day-to-day activities of the Revit Specialist to ensure BIM standards are maintained in the creation of the Architectural Revit model

Management:

• Create written technology evaluations and budgets for future technology adoption that aligns with the corporate goals

• Chair the company’s BIM committee

• Report on the company’s current and projected state in regards to BIM implementation

• Create Upgrade and Deployment strategies for the BIM implementation effort

• Assess: evaluate the firms current workflow, strategies, budgets, projects, staffing, etc

• Plan: create a plan for implementation. Who are the team members, what is the project, what are the goals, etc

• Solve: Execute the plan, install the software, get templates created, get training, do the pilot project, etc

• Confirm: Be able to demonstrate the company’s BIM success by evaluating goals that were established in the Assess Phase

Support:

• Provide hardware and network support as it relates to BIM production

• Support the BIM technology needs of our satellite offices

• Troubleshoot problems

• Liaison with national vendors

• Liaison with corporate technology support staff

• Liaison with software developer support staff and other support channels.

Training:

• Internal Training: Provide Revit Architecture Fundamental and Intermediate training to staff

• Conduct internal continuing education Revit Architecture training sessions

• Provide technical orientation to New Hires regarding BIM tools

• Test new hires skills in BIM

• Maintain high level of competency of software through continued use and training

• Attend conferences, seminars, and workshops for BIM; bringing back learning and disseminating the information to appropriate teams

Project Interface:

• Support project standards coordination with customers

• Assist on project work - modeling and detailing

• Assist project teams in BIM project setup

• Create Revit families in response to project need

• Help resolve BIM design issues

• Manage and distribute coordinated digital documents to the project team

• Coordinate needed hardware upgrades with IT Communicate with subcontractors to receive, coordinate and update all electronic models

• Linking BIM to the project Construction Administration Phase for submittals, construction models, shop drawings and schedules

Marketing of BIM Services:

• Web, literature, interviews, presenting at relevant client focused conferences

• Future BIM/Revit Architecture Industry Initiatives and Developments

• Identify trends and business opportunities relating to BIM Evaluate and make recommendations regarding BIM software.

• Develop a Blog or other form of social media

Liaison for BIM process with:

• Future planning for potential uses of BIM

• Sustainable Design

• Planning

• 3D Renderings

• Facilities Management

• Cost Estimating

• Specification Management

• Integrated Project Delivery

• Digital Prototyping and Digital Fabrication

• Modularization

Involvement with Industry Organizations:

• AIA Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community

• AIA Integrated Practice Knowledge Community Industry Events: AIA National Convention

• Autodesk University

• AUGI

• Local User Groups

• Local colleges and universities for future resources

Required Qualifications

• 5+ year's production experience in design, drafting or engineering

• Must have an in-depth working knowledge of current BIM versions with emphasis on project sheet setup

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Must have a professional appearance

• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals

• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance

• Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others

• Must have basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software

• Must be a self-starter and possess the drive to pursue continued education on BIM

• Must possess the ability to work well as part of a team and independently

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