CKR Consulting Engineers
Location
Kochi | India
Job description
The BIM Manager - MEP role is to understand, adapt/develop, communicate, implement and monitor BIM project workflows as they would be relevant and advantageous to MEP design development. 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 on all design projects. Responsible for developing and implementing MEP BIM workflow and driving standard usage of BIM and Revit. Provide leadership to ensure that BIM policies, procedures, standards, and processes are properly implemented and maintained throughout the course of a project. Acting as the intermediary between our designers, BIM team and external BIM stakeholders so that projects remain efficient and effective. Implement best practices for inter-disciplinary coordination before modelling and adapt proactive strategies during model development such that extensive clash resolution is not an afterthought and abortive exercise. Oversee the use of BIM/Revit software, plugins and automation firm-wide, as well as analyse and solve BIM user issues. Keeping up-to-date with advancements in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) technologies. Driving the implementation of digital information plans and strategies. Provide end-user training, support and leadership. Support each project team by (1) managing and creating content library files and templates, (2) creating and enforcing standards, and (3) evaluating project models. Support project start-up coordination, helping teams develop strategies for effective delivery of quality documents, and setting up each project, thereby ensuring that each one is set up correctly.
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Software Coordinate with IT manager 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. Stay informed on best practices for the use of Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM. Stay informed, and evaluate other BIM related software products and their interaction with Revit. Ability to use Dynamo and Python for automation. Standards Responsible for BIM standards development, implementation, and enforcement. Creation and maintenance of the template files to ensure standards. Automate routines in BIM to support standards and productivity. Provide quality control for completeness and adherence to company standards of all 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. Leadership Chair the firm’s BIM user group and ensure regular communication and coordination among BIM/Revit users. Report on the company’s current and projected state in regards to BIM implementation. Create and lead deployment strategies for the BIM implementation effort. Assess: Evaluate the firm’s current workflow, strategies, budgets, projects, staffing, etc. Plan: Create a plan for implementation (identify team members, what is the project, what are the goals, etc.). Solve: Execute the plan, install the software, get templates created, get training, etc. 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 CKR 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 Assist project teams in BIM project setup, project work modelling and detailing. Assist/create Revit families in response to project needs. Create project schedules with content. 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. Link BIM to the project construction phase for submittals, construction models, shop drawings and schedules. Ideally, the person filling this opening should have a Mechanical Engineer or Diploma education and will have several years of experience and direct involvement with mechanical and electrical engineering design development.Job tags
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