Senior BIM Coordinator - Mission Critical

The Opportunity

As a BIM Coordinator, you will serve as a champion of VDDS for your assigned solution of Mission Critical. You will lead the Building Information Modeling (BIM) effort on a collection of projects, ensuring their successful execution from start to finish. You will also work closely with the BIM Leader and VDDS Missions Critical Solution Lead to interpret project scope, understand BIM budgets, and establish project objectives. 

Your responsibilities will include preparing and distributing the BIM Project Execution Plan, initiating all required BIM setup activities, and overseeing and participating in the day-to-day activities of project BIM Technicians. You will consume concepts, ideas, sketches, and samples from the project engineering team and render complete and accurate systems in BIM models, working drawings, and/or other associated deliverables through the lifecycle of a project contract. 

As a BIM Coordinator, you will also be a participant in mentoring and developing the professionals on our team. You will coordinate with project management and other VDDS team leaders to schedule, forecast, and delegate project tasks. Additionally, you will coordinate/deliver project milestone deliverables, perform project BIM peer review/QC activities, and coordinate with subconsultants. 

You will also be responsible for utilizing virtual review tools and facilitating BIM presentations for internal and external clients as needed. Furthermore, you may participate in the development of best practices and continuous development initiatives both within and outside of the VDDS department. 

Your role will report to a VDDS Solution Lead and have a matrix manager of a BIM Leader. 

Overall, your role as a BIM Coordinator will require strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality and accuracy. 

The Team

The Virtual Design and Data Solutions (VDDS) team at Black & Veatch produces and manages data-rich 3D models to optimize design, improve communication and collaboration, and develop detailed contract deliverables for the bidding, construction, and operational use of our clients’ assets. The team emphasizes tools that provide accessibility to information, clarity in understanding, and efficiency in execution. 

Key Responsibilities

Communicate and may set appropriate design and graphic standards. Reviews project requirements and accurately determines the correct format and contents of the required deliverables. Promotes quality within project/group/section. Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency. Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards in force for the project. May contribute to the continuous improvement of guides and standards. May participate in and lead process improvement activities and assignments. Responsible for drawing control and historical records, utilizing the appropriate method, as established by the project. Demonstrates personal accuracy and drives continual improvement and change management efforts. Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing complex design concepts and deliverables. Applies judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation. Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals. Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records. May review the deliverables of others. May coordinate the presentation, delegate production design, or other electronic applications. May monitor production to assure consistency , budget and schedule of the deliverables. May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise. Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development. May support field activities. Communicates project design requirements, progress and schedules. Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances. Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns. Assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities. Identify training and development needs for personnel they supervise and may participate in training efforts. Recognized for expertise in one or more areas. May be assigned special assignments depending on technical expertise. Assignments may involve solving a particular design problem or participating in a design team focused on completing an assigned project task. Makes presentations and conducts training classes within a specialized area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Drafting or Engineering Technology; minimum of 8 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage BIM aspects for one or more projects. 
• Passion for design technologies and skilled in the promotion of technologies and practices to increase user effectiveness. 
• BIM acumen including the understanding of general BIM concepts, project workflow, industry awareness and the ability to make recommendations on future software development, planning, training, and implementation. 
• Highly proficient in at least one BIM authoring application (Revit, Civil 3D, Infraworks) and be recognizable as a resource for support. 
• Familiarity with Clash detection processes and preferably proficient in a clash detection tool such as Navisworks or similar.  
• Business administration skills, including understanding business strategy, financial terminology and methods to implement corrective actions. 
• Great communication skills and willingness to speak/present in front of others. 
• Must be a self -motivated individual who can work well with multi-disciplinary teams in a deadline-driven environment. 
• Organized and methodical with a resourceful capacity for critical thinking and to resolve challenges. 
• Willingness to travel occasionally between offices for project coordination and training (up to 20%). 

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.