BIM Manager - Architecture

BIM Manager - Architecture

WATG is the world's preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, home to more than 500 professionals globally, located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

We were founded in Honolulu in 1945, and the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.

WATG is hiring a BIM Manager for one of our offices in Tustin, Los Angeles, Dallas, or New York.

The BIM Manager possesses a high level of experience with production, documentation, BIM models (Revit), and project information models that contain data, drawings, and schedules for all phases of design. They will work alongside others to coordinate, test, and deploy various Revit and BIM workflow solutions for all disciplines.

The BIM Manager will be required to work on design projects within their office and studio, but will also integrate into the firmwide Design Technology Team. The day-to-day tasks will depend on the project team's needs and the deadlines to be met.

The ability to coordinate and communicate for change management in design technology-related software is key to our learning platforms and initiatives. Experience with operational management of cloud-based delivery platforms, environmental analysis, and data repositories will be a helpful contribution to our design studios. Works with internal and external developers to create automation and acceleration tools related to our workflows and project delivery.

Works on Revit, Dynamo, Navisworks, BIM coordination, and the daily management of project data sets/workflows and project setup

Technically manages project data sets

Manages and maintains project content and sources additional content for project teams

Technically delivers Revit + BIM projects in the role of CAD and BIM coordination

Provides technical support for Revit + BIM-enabling software applications for the project team

Provides one-to-one mentoring on 'Best Practice' workflows to project teams

Delivers project team mentoring in Revit, Dynamo, Navisworks, and BIM software-enabling applications

Prepares project-specific training documentation and project BIM execution plans (BEPs)

Reviews clash reports with the project team and the general contractor and leads this process when needed

Leads the overall BIM effort in the office

Complies with WATG procedures and standards

Assists in the creation and documentation of new workflows, if required, to communicate them to other design staff

Develops Revit, Dynamo, and BIM content for families, schedules, data, and definitions

Generates clash detection reports and visual walkthroughs using Navisworks

Audits and reviews models in Autodesk Revit & Cloud platforms, such as Autodesk Construction Cloud

Holds weekly coordination meetings with project team members

Works on Revit 3D Element modeling, scheduling, quantification, and verification

Coordinates multiple design models with other modeling software used by the design teams, such as Rhino, SketchUp, and other 3d modeling tools

Reviews 3D models from consultants and contractors and is able to effectively communicate these reviews in a professional and technical manner

Contributes to the development, communication, and training of model and data-driven design methodologies

Coordinates communication/change management for design technology-related software updates

Operationally manages cloud-based delivery platforms and data repositories, including working with internal developers to automate processes related to these platforms

Conducts research on future platforms for design technology and project delivery

Assists in the development and documentation of global and office project design technology standards, libraries, and templates

Develops and supports staff evaluations and skills assessments related to the range of software and plugins listed in this Job Description

Develops and promotes WATG's reputation for design technology expertise and quality project delivery, including participation in industry events and technical forums

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Interior Design, Engineering, Computational Design, or related field

Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Revit, Dynamo, Navisworks, BIM/3D modeling, and visualization tools

Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit

Experienced with acceleration, analysis, automation, and customization tools in the software listed in this job description

Excellent organizational skills

Persuasive communication skills in a rapidly changing landscape of design and delivery tools being adopted in the AEC industry