BIM Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Bosch Building Technologies – BIM Specialist

About Robert Bosch GmbH

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations.

Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business

The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.

Job Summary: This position will require the BIM Specialist to perform BIM modeling and coordination tasks daily, while concurrently assisting to develop the Revit standards, families, project templates, workflows, and procedures within Bosch Building Technologies. In addition to 3D BIM work, the BIM Specialist II is also expected to assist where needed with traditional 2D CAD work. The BIM Specialist II will work to support corporate objectives by maintaining the highest quality of service to the requestor, whether an internal Bosch Building Technologies employee or an external customer.

Responsibilities:

• Working in both 2D and 3D drafting programs, including but not limited to AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM360, and Navisworks, develop detailed models and subsequent drawings needed for the generation of Structured Cabling Systems, Outside Plant Infrastructure, Audio Visual Systems, Security Systems, DAS, and other technologies or low voltage disciplines.
• Assist the Director of Design and VDC Manager to develop and maintain BIM/ AutoCAD standards and processes as well as libraries and templates.
• Make recommendations to the Director of Design and VDC Manager related to the development of the Bosch BIM/ AutoCAD program to include software, training, and hardware recommendations.
• Provide 3D Renderings of Conference Rooms, Data Centers, and IDF/MDF rooms for customer proposal packages, utilizing assets provided by the project Architect or design team.
• Develop the BIM Specialist II’s individual knowledge base of not just BIM, but also of the various technologies and systems that Bosch Building Technologies installs for their clients.
• Attend BIM coordination meetings and work with architectural firms, real estate developers, MEP consultants, and other trade’s modelers using guidelines provided by the project design team or designated design managers. Be a project partner and an ambassador of Bosch Building Technologies and provide clear communications and support when addressing clash resolutions within the various project models.
• Identification, review, and understanding of every project’s specific Design Intent, BIM Execution Plan, and/or Project Execution Plan is vital to the success of the BIM Specialist II.
• Perform Electronic Takeoffs as required using Autodesk applications or Bluebeam Revu.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are required as well as the necessary range of soft skills. Additional qualities needed include: approachability, personal skills, team-working ability, adaptability, creative thinking, problem solving, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and possess a willingness to teach others within the design group when those opportunities present themselves.
• Develop and maintain individual skillsets related to AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360, ACC, Navisworks, Microsoft Office Suite,and Bluebeam Revu.
• Perform other miscellaneous design, drafting, modeling or office tasks as directed by the Design Manager. The BIM Specialist II is expected to assist the overall design group’s efforts when requested to conduct work outside of their direct modeling work.
• Ensure the timely and complete submittal of each drawing set in accordance with the BIM Execution Plan and Design Schedule for each project assigned. Understand all due dates and the remaining work required to meet the next deadline and reach out to a Paladin teammate for support when needed to meet the expected deliverables.
• Demonstrate exceptional multitasking abilities by effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of drafting and design experience in the information technology, instrumentation and controls, electronics, and/or security industries
• Post secondary education from an accredited college, university or technical institution in Electronics, Information Technology or related field
• Ability to create aesthetically pleasing, legible, and accessible drawings.
• Experience with the following technologies is required:
  • AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, IP networks, low voltage electronics, power and communications, Windows desktop operating system, Microsoft Office
• A strong understanding of the physical security and/or technology industries, including an awareness of complimentary products, technologies, trends, and the general application of physical security technology
• An understanding of and experience with fundamental concepts pertaining to IP networks, low voltage electronics, power, and communications
• A strong command of the English language supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and projects and be responsive to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills
• Motivated self-starter with ambition to independently research new technologies as well as engineering and business methodologies/concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the following technologies is an asset:
  • Access Control, CCTV (IP and Analog), Intrusion Systems, Client-Server security applications, MS SQL databases, Servers and Storage Arrays, or Microsoft Visio
• Field experience in a construction environment is an asset

Physical Demands: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e. see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with employees and/or customers; manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, and lifting of small objects, and operating office equipment.

Working Conditions: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate

Additional Information:

• Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00/hour (DOE)
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: N/A
• Benefits:
  1. Medical
  2. Dental
  3. Vision
  4. Flexible Spending Accounts
  5. 401K w/ company match
  6. Life/AD&D/LTD
  7. Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
  8. Employee Assistance Program
  9. Pet Insurance  

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