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Manager, Virtual Design and Construction

CDM Smith

Cleveland, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Modeling, Auditing, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Business Development, Communication Skills, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Driver's License, Electricity, IP (Internet Protocol), Industry Standards, Information Models, Intellectual Property (IP), Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Petrochemicals, Piping, Policy Development, Power Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, Productivity Management, Project Close-Out, Quality Control, Quality Management, Software Administration, Software Design, Statutory Laws, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cleveland, OH
POSTED
7 days ago
**Company Overview** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/resources/videos/meet-cdm-smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Description** Are you interested in working on large-scale industrial projects? At CDM Smith, we’re committed to connecting you with work that inspires and challenges you. Our employees collaborate on meaningful projects that enhance communities and make a lasting difference in the world. CDM Smith’s Industrial team is seeking an experienced Manager, Building Information Modeling with a strong background in heavy industrial, manufacturing, and energy/power facilities. Your Key Responsibilities: - Responsible for the development, maintenance and ongoing update of enterprise level planning templates for Scanning to BIM, BIM execution (including VDC execution), clash detection and trending, record drawing production from models, and other related activities. - Developing procedures and policies for model management. Defining processes and tools to develop and maintain the content libraries (IP) for design. - Developing policies for collaboration with subconsultants and vendors. Identifying processes, procedures and applications to improve modeling productivity and quality. Conducting project audits to verify that established BIM standards, conventions, and procedures are being followed. - Providing input to the technology leadership enterprise-wide on BIM software application needs and updates. Reviewing and recommending best practices based on available workflows, standard templates, tools and processes. Checking and reviewing high profile projects to assure quality and conformance with applicable enterprise-wide VDC Quality Management Procedures. - Working closely with the project delivery leadership to identify staff, technology, and/or training needs to deliver the appropriate BIM level of design (LOD). - Collaborating with enterprise-wide resource centers. Fostering an environment of continuous improvement, technical excellence and ingenuity. - Mentoring staff and developing them for future growth in the firm. - Advocating for the use of BIM and VDC throughout the enterprise. Educating practitioners and senior leadership on the established BIM vision. Providing BIM support for business development. - Providing oversight of BIM Coordinators in their review of concept level models using appropriate intellectual property (IP) and in alignment with the pursuit team’s needs. - Reviewing and recommending the appropriate use of BIM and VDC on projects. Presenting BIM and VDC approaches and benefits to existing and potentially new clients in support of business development. - Reviewing BIM processes at project closeout and capturing unique aspects of project models for future use to improve efficiency. - Developing processes to capture and communicate lessons learned and issues to the user communities on BIM standards, tools templates, IP, etc. Performs other duties as required. **Qualifications** - Bachelor's degree. - 10 years of related experience. - Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. - Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. **Driving Requirements** An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. **Preferred Qualifications** - Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD Plant3D, and Navisworks. - Experience developing and coordinating 3D BIM models for industrial and petrochemical piping systems (process, utility, and facility piping). - Experience with industrial facilities such as chemical plants, power plants, and manufacturing campuses. - Experience supporting clash detection in Navisworks. Experience with constructability reviews, and coordination with mechanical, electrical, structural, and process disciplines. **Skills & Abilities** - Demonstrated, successful, multi-discipline, team management experience required; multi-discipline project delivery experience with BIM and VDC modeling preferred. - Expert knowledge of technical design software, including Autodesk and Bentley platforms. - Ability to work under tight deadlines. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Understanding of industry standard quality control procedures. - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve challenging situations. - Ability to lead and empower team members and maintain positive attitude during adversity. - Ability to actively listen through acknowledgment of other perspectives and dialogue. - Comfortable working with the public when representing the firm. - Excellent problem solving skills. **Amount of Travel Required** 20% - 40% **EEO Statement** We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Background Check and Drug Testing Information** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. **Pay Range Min** USD $100,214.00 **Pay Range Max** USD $175,365.00 **Visa Sponsorship Available** No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

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