VDC Specialist

Job Description General Summary

With limited supervision from the Vice President of VDC + Quality and Assistant Manager of Virtual Design and Construction, this individual works with the assigned Project Manager to plan and execute the successful delivery of a project that meets the client's expectations, budget, schedule, and goals. This individual will be assigned what Ghafari considers a major program requiring high levels of BIM services and scopes of work

• Provide mentorship and guidance for Virtual Design and Construction team members.
• Work closely with Ghafari Project Manager, project team, the clients, and the expanded team, including the General Contractors and sub-trades, to integrate the various BIM authoring applications.
• Lead the efforts with the Project Architects and Engineers to track multi-discipline coordination issues and facilitate BIM review meetings.
• Implement and lead the BIM quality control procedures.
• Maintain required sections of the Project Execution Plan for the project.
• Create and maintain the BIM Execution Plan for the projects.
• Maintain the BIM Standards for the organization.
• Stay updated on all BIM Standards used in the industry.
• Coordinate with the Project Architect and Project Engineers to formulate the project work plan based on an approved scope of work for BIM.
• Define and document project deliverables for technology related issues.
• Develop and communicate the project work plan for BIM related issues.
• Assist the Project Manager in tracking the actual project completeness against the project schedule and budget by utilizing reports from BIM.
• Assist in managing the Client and the Ghafari production team to assure that service, scope, quality, and schedule expectation are aligned through the implementation of BIM.
• Assist in the identification of changes to the scope of work and the related repercussions on the project using BIM.
• Continuously evaluate emerging BIM technologies, identify opportunities to match those technologies with project needs to improve workflow and increase efficiencies.
• Participate in post project meetings to identify lessons learned for ongoing continuous improvement practices.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals as they pertain to the use of technologies and workflows on a project.
• Training/support/troubleshooting for project team as required.
• Coordinate with Document Control on project deliverables related to BIM scopes.
• Run clash and coordination reports and project meetings with the Project Manager or Lead Architect/Engineer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Associate degree in an A/E discipline or a Construction related field required.

• Professional society affiliation preferred.
• Revit Certification preferred.

• 5-10+ years in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction Industry
• 5-10+ years implementing Revit, BIM, and CAD standards in A/E practice.
• 5-10+ year implementing new technologies in the A/E practice.
• 5-10+ years providing training / education.

• Experience with Navisworks, AutoCAD and Revit, BIM
  360, ACC, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, High-definition Laser scanning, AR, VR, Automation Tools, and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Management and leadership experience.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software applications.
• Excellent Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent multitasking abilities.
• Should be knowledgeable of:
• Cobie, Omniclass, and Uniformat Codes
• BIM Execution Plans
• ISO 19650
• AIA Level of Development and Level of Detail requirements
• AIA BIM Forms
• IPD Deliverable Workflows
• International Standards
• Ability to lead a diverse team through the challenges of producing construction drawings and associated BIM models is a must.
• Understanding and knowledge of building construction and constructability necessary to lead coordination meetings externally and internally.
• Strong organizational skills
• Candidate should be comfortable speaking in front of large groups of people.
• Individual should be able to take direction and implement solution.
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