Structural BIM Lead

Structural BIM Lead

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity: Join a dynamic team that balances competing project interests with creativity and efficiency for challenging and exciting projects. Our team of structural engineers works collaboratively with other design professionals across all Stantec's buildings business sectors. The Structural BIM lead will be counted upon to work alongside our Structural Engineers and lead our BIM technicians in delivering for our clients.

Your Duties: The primary role of a Structural BIM Lead is to manage the team's BIM technicians to support and deliver project deliverables. Additionally, the Structural BIM Lead in collaboration with colleagues, will define BIM policies and best practices for the group. In addition to the management and oversight of the BIM group, the structural BIM lead will also work independently in producing documentation for project deliveries.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Acts as liaison for BIM related subject matter both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with the Structural Engineers to resource and staff projects.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop standards and process improvements.
• Leads the set-up, maintenance, and development of project models.
• Works with project managers and technical design staff to prepare drawing documentation.
• Develops families and other electronic template materials following corporate guidelines.
• Reviews projects for adherence to firm standards.
• Evaluates and recommends BIM related software.
• Creates end user training and support materials.
• Oversees and leads in the development of BIM Execution Plans for projects.
• Communicates corporate initiatives and standards to the BC team.
• Creates electronic data files in compliance with Stantec and client requirements.
• Converts markups to document-ready work.
• Publishes, posts, and manages drawing sets.
• Maintains drawing revisions.
• Assists other staff with Revit issues and mentors design staff in Design Technology systems use across multiple office locations.
• Provides insight and recommendations to increase efficiency and value of BIM production.
• Increases technical and project knowledge by proactively identifying and participating in training opportunities.
• Attends in-house project meetings and external meetings.
• Actively participates in meetings, initiatives, and projects that support group and firm-wide goals.

Your Capabilities and Credentials: Strong working knowledge of recent versions of Revit and how it is applied within the built environment. Strong working knowledge of Building Information Modeling. Familiarity with Computer Aided Design tools (AUTOCAD). Certifications relevant to the position. Revit family creation and maintenance. Client-centric, can-do approach to project work and assignments. Familiarity with methods of design to support the buildings architectural/engineering field. High level of initiative, with ability to synthesize new technologies, industry trends, and client needs to make recommendations and initiative changes that add efficiency and value. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines according to client and internal needs and schedules. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Skilled at clash detection in Revit. Clash detection skills with Navisworks is preferred.

Education and Experience: Certificate from technical college. Advanced degree in related field preferred. Minimum 7 years of relevant experience with Revit, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related experience in the architectural/engineering/contractor industry. Familiarity with structural design in the buildings sector. Experience with modeling software (Autodesk Revit required, Navisworks, Rhino preferred). Experience with general business software (Microsoft Office suite).

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.