Wannemacher Jensen ArchitectsWannemacher Jensen Architects, an award-winning practice, provides architectural design, programming, space analysis, interior design, and master planning services to public and private clients. WJA’s work spans a vast array of typologies, including sports and recreational, cultural arts, educational, municipal, public safety, office, and residential..
The primary responsibility is to manage and coordinate BIM standards development, implementation, and enforcement on all related BIM projects, files and models. This will include the development of a work plan/roadmap for the development, implementation, and quality assurance checks needed for full BIM integration. Support all office locations: Tarpons Springs, St Petersburg, Sarasota, Miami and West Palm.
Responsibilities:
- To develop and implement BIM workflow and driving standard usage of BIM and Revit within the firm and with consultants
- Oversee the use of BIM/Revit software firm-wide, including installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting all BIM installations
- Provide end-user training, support and leadership
- Support project teams by (1) managing and creating content library files and templates, (2) creating and enforcing standard, and (3) evaluating project models
- Support project start-up coordination, helping teams develop strategies for effective delivery of quality documents, and set-up each project, thereby ensuring that each one is set up correctly
Additional Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
Software:
- Coordinate with IT management on the selection of BIM software products, including but not limited to licensing compliance, incorporating new version releases, maintaining legacy software and customizing software for specific firm needs
- Manage the implementation of supporting software and plug-ins for BIM
- Evaluate new BIM related software and technologies
- Stay informed on best practices for use of Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM
- Stay informed on other BIM related software products and their interaction with Revit
- Research Generative AI software options
Standards
- Responsible for BIM standards development, implementation, and enforcement
- Creation and maintenance of the 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 BIM users to ensure BIM standards are maintained in the creation of BIM models
Support
- Provide hardware and network support as it relates to BIM production
- Support the BIM technology needs of a multi-office firm
- Troubleshoot problems
- Liaison with vendors, software developer support staff and other support channels
Training:
- Provide fundamental and intermediate training to staff on all BIM software, through a training program incorporating large group, project team and individualized training methods
- Conduct continuing education on BIM processes and its new technologies
- Provide technical orientation/onboarding to new hires regarding BIM tools
- Attend conferences, seminars, and workshops for BIM, bringing back best practices and disseminating the information to appropriate teams
Project Interface:
- Liaise with firm Power Users in BIM project setup, project work modeling and detailing
- Assist/create Revit families in response to project need
- Help resolve BIM design issues
- Coordinate needed hardware upgrades with IT
The ideal candidate will have:
- previous experience as a BIM Manager or Coordinator
- 5 or more years of experience;
- An architectural background preferred;
To apply:
Candidates must be a US citizen or hold a US work visa. Please do not apply if you do not meet the aforementioned conditions.
Please include salary expectations and availability. We provide Health care, 401K, competitive bonuses and professional development.
Please submit PDFs of your cover letter, CV, references, and works samples to Lindsay Wilson at lindsay@wjarc.com & cc hannah@wjarc.com
