Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Revit Specialist - Fort Collins, CO.

The Neenan Company is seeking a Revit Specialist who will be responsible for active, hands-on, assistance to Revit project teams. This will include developing processes, training material, and content, as well as teaching and providing expert advice to individuals and groups.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Use experience in technology and Revit to improve the quality, practice, and delivery of architecture to our clients.
  • Work closely with the BIM Coordinator to train and understand systems and established processes
  • Maintain high level of competency of software through continued use and training
  • Ability to prioritise “big-picture” tasks of Revit
  • Gatekeeper for Revit questions with a process for disseminating that learned information to other staff
  • Oversee the teaching of staff relating to Revit, with developed training processes
  • Monitors conformance to standards and processes for Revit
  • Monitor and update the internal Revit Outlook User Group for continual learning by users
  • Advanced training of mentors
  • Conduct inter-office coordination meetings relating to Revit
  • Ability to find creative solutions to users problems through research and development
  • Create upgrade and deployment strategies for Revit
  • Maintain and organize the Revit content library
  • Work with Autodesk to resolve major technical issues
  • Create content when requested by the users
  • Attend approved conferences, seminars, and workshops for Revit; bringing back learning and disseminating the information to appropriate teams
  • Assist project teams in tying LEED design provisions into Revit
  • Assist project teams in tying Revit to renderings, model building and 3D printing
Qualifications

  • Communicate well, both verbally and in writing
  • Must have above average troubleshooting skills, strong analytical problem solving skills, and the ability to interpret technical questions
  • Have a special passion for Revit
  • Must be a Revit Expert
  • Enjoy helping individuals and teaching groups
  • Understand basic design and building systems
  • Ability to understand all parts of Architectural Contract Documents
  • Experienced at leading and managing people
  • Able to hold others accountable
  • Care about quality
  • AutoCAD, ADT, SketchUp and 3dsmax knowledge preferred

A little about them
The Neenan Company is a full-service, integrated real estate services firm, serving a diverse range of clients and product types nationwide. Founded in Colorado in 1966, Neenan was built on a solid foundation as a general contractor committed to integrity, quality, and pride in serving customers well. Today the company includes more than 230 experienced professionals in architecture, construction, and real estate development.

For further company information and to apply, see our WEBSITE.

Interior Designer - Atlanta, GA

Hillsman, a commercial interior design firm focusing on education, corporate, healthcare and hospitality projects, is seeking an Interior Designer to join our education and hospitality teams. Candidates should have commercial design knowledge; presentation skills; ability to specify, document and implement design ideas. Our projects vary in size and scope from small renovations and additions to large multi-million dollar ground-up buildings.

We offer competitive compensation and a full benefit package.

Primary Responsibilities and Qualifications

  • Interior design degree or 5 years of full time experience in the education, hospitality and/or commercial field with a architectural or interior design firm
  • Produce furniture and construction drawings
  • Revit Experience, 1 to 4 years
  • 3-D experience a plus
  • Must be motivated and self starter

Competentency in the following software packages: AutoCAD, Revit, Power Point, Excel, Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Autodesk 3D , In Design

For more information about Hillsman please visit our WEBSITE.
To apply send your resume to Lisa Santschi via email: lisasantschi at hillsmaninc dot com.

Monday, May 5, 2008

A/E Technology Manager (Northern Florida)

This is not specifically Revit but Revit is one of the software products that is supported. This position is offered by CSI TECH Recruiter in Jacksonville, Florida.

General Description:
  • Provides leadership in the application of design technology.
  • Researches and keeps abreast of the latest industry technology applications in design and recommends changes and new programs.
  • Provides education, training and support to project teams so as to optimize the operational effectiveness of technology systems in design.

Specific Duties:

  • Manages CAD (ACAD, ADT, ABS, LDD) and BIM (Revit) software and deals with issues that hinder project design execution.
  • Interfaces with IT on CAD/BIM-related issues that are operating system or hardware-related to assure speedy resolution.
  • Keeps abreast of CAD/BIM trends so the company is prepared for changes/upgrades as they arise.
  • Looks for new technologies.
  • Manages other non-CAD/BIM software and corporate A/E electronic data such as MasterSpec, mfrs. selection software, etc.
  • Coordinates design technology applications between users and internal/external technology providers.
  • Incorporates company best practices into design technology.
  • Serves as technology applications resource for configuration, training and coordinates help desk for design users.
  • Advocates leveraging A/E technology in support of construction activities and vice versa.
  • Leads efforts in evaluation, selection and implementation of new design technologies.
  • Develops and implements best practices for technology and design application usage.
  • Creates, maintains and provides direction for application of digital design standards and procedures.
  • Develops and maintains computer applications to augment and integrate design functions.
  • Provides guidance and recommendations for computer hardware and applications.
  • Develops and maintains training standards for digital design tasks and applications.
  • Coordinates digital design training and evaluation efforts.
  • Provides assistance when requested in application of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
  • Participates in local and national design technology organizations.
  • Serves as digital design application and standards resource for project kickoff meetings.

Additional Requirements:

  • High school diploma and post secondary training in design technology (Bachelor's Degree preferred).
  • Eight years minimum experience in digital design technology.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to organize and manage complex implementation tasks, establish and meet schedules and maintain focus on goals.
If you are interested please contact:
Blake Crawford via email: blake at csitechinc dot com