VDC & BIM Manager

VDC & BIM Manager

Work Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Position Classification: Full Time Exempt

About This Opportunity

Rockford is looking for a key member of Virtual Design Construction team. Leading BIM Coordination process and assisting project teams with the implementation of Technology, Building Information Models and Virtual Design and Construction methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Understand project workflows (schematic design, design development, construction documentation phases and project management.
• Understand project delivery methods and coordination methods.
• Assist with VDC/BIM leadership to support in-house pre-construction team, design team and project management team with day-to-day and long-term duties, tasks, and training.
• Assist with VDC/BIM leadership in exploring more VDC applications (4D scheduling, 5D cost, nD, etc.)
• Develop BIM Scope of Work, BIM Project Execution Plan, BIM Schedule, and document necessary to complete scope as determined with VDC/BIM leadership and project teams.
• Self-perform BIM coordination for large scale projects, including but not limited to setup/maintain Federated model, running clash detection, etc. for a clash-free signoff.
• Responsible for leading the project BIM processes and standards.
• Manage the change process. Track and communicate with Project Manager team for schedule and cost impacts in a timely manner.
• Track new software and technology trends and work with the team to bring in new skills and tools, both within and beyond Navisworks, Revit and AutoCAD.
• Help teach BIM Coordinators the software skills necessary to be successful in their jobs. Mentor staff as needed.
• Be productive, positive, and proactive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Define and communicate project goals and milestones to team members.
• Other duties as assigned.