BIM​/VDC Manager

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As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Paid Volunteer time
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a BIM/VDC Manager to join our team in South Florida. The primary role of the BIM/VDC Manager is to oversee the successful implementation of technology and related processes and serve as an expert resource to a project team during both the Preconstruction and Operations phases of the project. The BIM/VDC Manager is involved in project pursuits and develops BIM (Building Information Modeling) strategies for proposals.

The BIM/VDC Manager leads the development of models, and marketing materials, and is heavily involved in training efforts related to technology.

• Build effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meet or exceed the customer's expectations.
• Attend technology/BIM-related Industry functions in a relationship-building capacity.
• Develop and run training & seminars for industry organizations and clients.
• Identify speaking/writing opportunities with industry groups and publications.
• Actively participate in professional organizations, schools, and universities, such as AGC, DBIA, CMAA, etc.

• Lead the development of models, maintaining focus on the value/goals of modeling.
• Build models or further develops existing models to be used for specific BIM processes at all project phases.

• Review RFP and contracting BIM requirements; communicate BIM concerns and issues to the project team and the owner.
• Maintain and update BIM proposal strategy, writing narratives and presentations.
• Maintain and update BIM specifications and execution plans.
• Oversee BIM execution during project pursuit, preconstruction, and operation.
• Assist in the development of the design schedule to meet BIM needs on Design-Build or IPD projects; monitor schedule progress.
• Supervise the process of project start-up.
• Oversee and ensure proper execution and quality of BIM.
• Ensures the project team starts BIM workflows on time and follows the established processes;
  Escalate critical issues and ensure corrective action is taken when needed.
• Oversee the finalization of any outstanding issues

• Proactively pursue personal development to remain proficient in the latest BIM technologies and programs.
• Participate in internal and external user groups for software/process to identify best practices and troubleshooting.
• Identify and evaluates new BIM or operation technology to determine if it should be purchased or implemented based on business needs.
• Develop BIM process workflows to be used internally as BIM SOP.
• Participate in technology and process development task teams.
• Maintain the BIM knowledge database, lessons learned, and techniques, and distribute the knowledge.
• Write technology/BIM-related articles for internal and external use.

• Demonstrate leadership skills with the ability and willingness to face challenges and motivate others, while exceeding the expectations of project teams and clients.
• Ensure BIM production efforts meet firmwide design and quality standards
• Contribute to defining the overall direction for BIM.
• Encourage employee growth by mentoring and managing development plans

• 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, and promote an inter-discipline approach to improve work efficiency.
• Understand the process of RFI, ASI, CCD, submittals, change orders, and other administrative documents.

• 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.
• 2-3+ years of trade modeling experience, or 2+ years of clash coordination experience.

• 3+ years of clash coordination experience.
• 2+ years of field engineer, surveying, or operations experience.

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