Thursday, October 29, 2015

BIM Piping Project Coordinator - Victaulic - PA

Position/Title: BIM Piping Project Coordinator
Location (Facility): VICTAULIC --Easton, PA Global Headquarters
Reports to (Title): Construction Piping Services –(CPS) BIM Manager

Responsibilities:
  • Must have comprehensive piping project management skills (i.e. scheduling, budgeting, expediting, material coordination, customer interface) and be able to:
    • Assist/consult in the development of BIM Piping Project quotes.
    • Assist/consult in the development of change orders and the evaluation of back-charges and provide summary to CPS management.
    • Plan and schedule work to ensure project schedule milestones and deliverables are met and maintain CPM Schedules throughout BIM Projects.
    • Coordinate complete project and material handling from manufacturing to installation (i.e. bagging & tagging/expediting, fabrication of combination Victaulic and welded spools, field logistics)
  • Perform Quality Control Review of drawings and bill of materials (plans & sections, isometric's, spool sheets, B.O.M.'s) produced both in-house and by the GDC (Global Design Center) and/or other CPS office, utilizing CPS procedures and standards.
  • Ability to prepare detailed 3D drawings in Revit, AutoCAD & CADmep as well as various other design modeling and coordination software (Navisworks) formats.
  • Must have comprehensive piping layout skills, including:
    • Understanding of mechanical equipment rooms and systems (HVAC piping, steam, plumbing, industrial process piping, water and wastewater piping & Fire Protection)
    • Knowledge of other mechanical trades (Sheetmetal, Plumbing, Electrical, Maritime)
    • Knowledge of construction techniques (Architectural, Structural)
  • Prepare and coordinate complete BEP (Basic Engineering Package), adhering to established guidelines, for transferring project to the GDC and/or other CPS office.
  • For projects that have been transferred to the GDC, provide assistance and comments as required, along with attending daily coordination meetings.
  • Advise the CPS BIM Manager on a weekly basis on status of all assigned projects and assist with project close out and customer satisfaction reports.
  • Utilize and enforce the CPS PM Division procedures and policies.
  • Work with Victaulic's customer care department regarding the preparation of and/or changes to advanced bill of materials prepared by CPS Coordinators.
  • Assist Sales with presentation of CPS drawing quotes (as required).
  • Assist CPS Pre-Construction, Specification, and Software Development departments. (as required).
  • Must have ability to travel to jobsites to obtain accurate field measurements and interact with customers and Victaulic salespeople as required.
  • Assist in the training of Piping Coordinators, Draftspersons, Draftsperson Trainees, and Interns.
  • Utilize and participate in Lean implementation and the Victaulic Quality Improvement Process.
Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Skills, Personal Attributes)
  • Two year Mechanical Drafting Technical School Education and/or Associate Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 - 10 years in piping layout experience in HVAC and/or Industrial required, or other equivalent experience in the piping field, such as plumbing, steam piping, Maritime, Fire Protection etc.
  • Project Management experience and organization is desired.
  • Piping specification engineering experience preferred.
  • Experience in pipe stress analysis and pipe support design preferred
  • Training Experience is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with Excel, MS Word, MS Project, Revit, AutoCAD, CADmep & Navisworks Software preferred.
  • Piping field installation experience and / or piping fabrication experience preferred.
  • Position reports to CPS BIM Manager
  • Must have ability to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal, and customer skills required.
  • About Victaulic Victaulic was founded in 1925 and based in Easton, PA Victaulic is the world's largest ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of Mechanical Pipe Joining Products, couplings fitting and valves. Victaulic products are used around the globe in various piping applications, including commercial projects, industrial manufacturing facilities, municipal water/wastewater treatment systems, mining and oil field operations. If you'd like to learn more about us please watch THIS VIDEO.

Interested candidates can APPLY ONLINE or VIA EMAIL to Judy Tierney.

Monday, October 12, 2015

Revit MEP CAD Detailer - Armistead Mechanical - NJ

Armistead Mechanical, Inc. is a leading mechanical contracting firm working in the industrial and commercial sectors of New Jersey and the New York Hudson Valley region. A family-owned corporation for nearly 100 years, we work on piping, plumbing and HVAC construction projects for industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare and manufacturing clients.

At Armistead, we value teamwork and seek self-motivated individuals who bring a positive attitude to their work and who will serve our customers to the best of their ability.

We are immediately seeking an individual skilled in Revit to join our design team. You will be expected to expand your technical competency and capability through experience on the job as you learn the details of mechanical construction. This is an excellent opportunity to gain industry knowledge from our in-house experts as well as share your Revit skills.

This position will be based out of our Waldwick, NJ office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Utilize Revit to produce drawing details such as sheets for plotting, 3D modeling of equipment and basic templates.
  • Work in a collaborative manner with the respective project manager, pipe designer, and/or design manager to reduce cost installation through efficient layout and acceptable changes to contract drawings.
  • Assist in development of departmental drafting and Revit standards.
  • Maintain revision control on drawings and follow company standards for an organized system of maintaining files.
  • Must be motivated to keep current with new and emerging related technology.
  • Perform other related duties as requested by management.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma with minimum of two years in an approved Revit training institute, or Associate's degree (AA) in Computer Aided Drafting or equivalent certification from a technical school.
  • Excellent Revit, CAD drafting skills and drawing aesthetics with competency in 3D modeling of construction components.
  • HVAC or plumbing knowledge a plus as is any familiarity with pipes, valves, fittings and specialty items utilized in mechanical engineering is a plus.
  • Experience with other related software, particularly the latest editions of AutoCAD, Navisworks and Inventor 3D Max desirable.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and documentation furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
  • Ability to work independently as well as take direction and collaborate with others as part of a project team.
  • Willingness to travel to field project locations as needed.
COMPANY BENEFITS
  • Competitive salary based on experience level
  • 401(k) with Roth option, employer contribution, plus annual profit sharing
  • Medical coverage for individuals and families
  • Life Insurance with ADD
  • Vision Plan
  • Annual Dental Reimbursement Program
  • Supplemental benefits (AFLAC)
OTHER PERKS
  • Paid weekly with direct deposit available
  • Pleasant and professional work environment in clean, modern buildings with ample work space
  • Continual investment in technology with updated equipment and software, smartphones, tablets and laptops
  • Industry training opportunities
  • Interesting and challenging work
  • Support of great colleagues
  • Summer hours
Please CLICK HERE to APPLY ONLINE for this CAD Detailer position.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

MEP Design Support Coordinator / I D - LPA - Irvine - CA

The MEP Design Coordinator is a critical part of LPA+ID, which inspires design through technology by developing the workflows and digital tools used by integrated design teams at LPA. This is accomplished through collaboration with other members of LPA+ID, architects and engineers on the use of building information modeling (BIM), computer aided design (CAD) and project information management (PIM) platforms.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, document and communicate MEP BIM/CAD best practices.
  • Evangelize LPA’s BIM implementation plan and process.
  • Represent engineers on design technology related decision making and issues.
  • Develop and promote energy analysis workflows for each phase of project development.
  • Initiate and setup MEP building information models.
  • Partner with MEP designers to resolve design technology related issues.
  • Assist designers on MEP BIM, CAD and analysis software and processes.
  • Promote the development of high quality models through model review and maintenance.
  • Evaluate and recommend emerging MEP related technologies.
  • Coordinate processes that facilitate the interoperability of CAD, graphics and modeling tools.
Requirements
  • Work experience in a medium to large sized architectural, engineering or construction firm.
  • Advanced knowledge of Revit Building Design Suite (specifically Revit Systems) and content creation.
  • Knowledge of Navisworks Manage.
  • Intermediate knowledge of SketchUp and AutoCAD.
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to thrive in highly collaborative environments.
  • Proven ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to work on engineering projects (including; detailing, modeling and project set up, etc.) under the guidance of others.
  • Ability to work on technology ventures and development (including; template development, software testing, workflow updates, etc.) under the guidance of others.
  • Ability to conduct limited amounts of travel.
  • Passion for ensuring the success of design partners.
Desired Skills
  • Competence with engineering software including IES, EnergyPro, Trace 700, 3DS Max Design, Green Building Studio, and/or SpecLink-E
  • Competent with AutoCAD MEP.
  • Strong, self-motivated work ethic with ability to be effective and timely while providing consistent follow up.
  • Organized and methodical with a resourceful capacity for resolving challenges.
  • Experience with Project Information Management software such as Newforma Project Center.
Come work where your passion for design, technology and partnering with people will inspire design. LPA offers an environment where your contributions will be valued, rewarded and make all the difference!

APPLY ONLINE!

Architects - Sunland Group - Austin - TX

Sunland Group, Inc. has an immediate opening for Architects. We are hiring multiple Architects of all skill levels. We are a multidisciplinary company of professionals, founded in 1985. We provide program and project management, engineering, architecture and construction management services for a variety of clients.

This position is full-time, permanent, and located at our corporate offices in Austin, Texas. We offer excellent employer paid benefits, paid time off, and a 401k. We are on flex hours, which means we work 9 hour days Monday through Thursday, then leave at noon on Friday’s. We cover all continuing education, registration fees, dues, and relocation fees as needed. Salary compensation and relocation costs are negotiable depending on experience and performance.

The Architects selected for this position will have
  • Large commercial and aviation experience
  • Working knowledge of Revit
  • For Senior Architect position- Highly developed skills and experience in project management, architectural design, technical expertise and leadership.
Applicants must be a registered Architect in the State of Texas, or pursuing registration in Texas. LEED certification is a plus.

Please send us your resume to APPLY via EMAIL. We look forward to working with you!

You can find more information on Sunland Group, Inc..

Digital Practice - Studio BIM Leader(s) - NBBJ - WA, OH, NY

NBBJ is a unique Architectural design practice, one that helps clients drive innovation by creating highly productive, sustainable spaces that free people to live, learn, work and play.

Digital Practice - Studio BIM Leader

We are expanding and we need amazing people like you. We’re searching for BIM Rock Star’s to help lead the effective use of digital design technologies in our Seattle, Columbus and New York Studio’s and lead BIM implementation as an integrated member of our project teams.

Summary
The successful candidates will understand the strategic importance of BIM and possess the critical technical and interpersonal skills needed to deliver projects effectively. They will be the champion’s for BIM in their Studio’s and work closely with other Digital Practice Leaders across the firm to support firm-wide Digital Practice initiatives and align methodologies, standards and best practices. This position offers extensive opportunities to grow within the firm and exposure to an innovative, fast-paced and highly-collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee BIM leadership and model management for the Studio
  • Ensure every project has sufficient BIM process oversight
  • Mentor developing talent within your studio.
  • Be the Studio’s primary contact for technical/workflow/file maintenance/application support and advice
  • Lead the advancement of BIM within the Studio and the firm
  • Represent the Studio as a member of the firm wide ‘Digital Practice’ Team
Skills and Qualifications – Required
  • Minimum 7 years of architecture experience
  • Bachelors of Architecture or equivalent degree
  • Proven experience delivering large and complex projects using Revit
  • Advanced/Expert level knowledge of Autodesk’s Revit Architecture
  • Ability to identify and communicate areas where skills, tools and processes could be improved
  • Passion for sharing knowledge, and clearly communicating complex technical ideas to designers, managers and clients
  • Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
  • Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment
Skills and Qualifications – Preferred
  • Licensure (Architect)
  • Masters of Architecture
  • Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit
  • Proven coordination process experience including working with consultants using multiple software platforms
  • Experience and passion for ‘Computational BIM’ through using Dynamo or other scripting and programming languages
  • Workflow knowledge in associated Autodesk products including; Navisworks, 3DSMAX etc
  • Experience with Rhino and Grasshopper
This position will offer the individual opportunities to grow within the firm and exposure to an innovative, fast paced and highly collaborative environment.

Please visit our Career Center to APPLY ONLINE.

NBBJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BIM Implementation Specialist - Beck Group - Dallas - TX

The Beck Group is looking for a BIM and VDC expert to help manage our BIM implementation nation-wide. We want to take our best-in-class BIM implementation to the next level though maintaining design excellence and continued integration into our preconstruction and construction workflows. If you feel like you know how to make the BIM process more integrated and innovative, we want to hear from you. Join our team!

This position is focused on teaching, implementing, maintaining, and advancing our existing Revit Workflows and Implementation standards set forth by our BIM Process Manager. You will be working on template maintenance and creation, advanced content creation with complex parametric behavior, and leading project kickoff and collaboration meetings. You will be called upon to help projects directly with challenging modeling or documentation tasks. You will need to be highly meticulous and detail oriented with experience working in either Architecture or Engineering in Revit for all phases of Project Delivery.

As part of our process management group in our SWAT team, you will be responsible for contributing to and executing a detailed implementation plan for the processes and technologies you are supporting. You will be part of collaborative teams documenting our existing processes and tools, keeping our project teams operational as new processes are being developed and tools are being changed over, supporting the development of new processes and corresponding technology selections, and then implementing those process and technology changes throughout the company through software deployment, workflow and technology training, and process support.

This role requires a high degree of self-motivation, attention to detail, flexibility, ability to quickly absorb information from fields outside your area of expertise, and a willingness to give and receive constructive criticism.

Skills and Qualifications
  • Expertise in complex modeling and project management in Revit including working on large and complex projects, detailed content development, and model quality management
  • A minimum of 7 years of industry BIM practice or management experience
  • 4yr degree in architecture, engineering, construction or similar (applicants with 2yr degree or no college experience may be considered given appropriate work experience)
  • Commitment to advancing design and construction management practices through the use of available tools and technology
  • Commitment to Beck’s Integrated Enterprise and the value of the integrated process
  • Experience implementing design and construction technology and processes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
  • Experience teaching, tutoring, and training professionals in industry processes and technologies
  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills
  • Foundational IT skillset for installing, deploying, and testing software and hardware
Our team
Our Systems, Workflow, and Technology team is dedicated to developing people and processes that revolutionize how our firm delivers design and construction projects. We are passionate learners and innovators continuously looking for ways to help others do their jobs better, faster, and more profitably. Our purpose within the Beck Group is to research new technologies, develop them or develop processes around them, and then implement those within the whole organization. We work with drones, virtual and augmented reality, laser scanners, BIM and VDC tools, custom web applications, and mobile devices all in support of Beck’s mission to revolutionize the industry, and create the future.

Please APPLY ONLINE for this position.

BIM Process Manager - Beck Group - Dallas - TX

The Beck Group is looking for a BIM and VDC expert to lead our BIM implementation nation-wide. We want to take our best-in-class BIM implementation to the next level though
maintaining design excellence and continued integration into our pre-construction and construction workflows. If you feel like you know how to make the BIM process more integrated and innovative, we want to hear from you. Join our team!

This position is focused on developing the strategy and team necessary to successfully design and implement our BIM processes and platforms for the next 5-10 years. You will be building off the foundation of the best integrated BIM implementation in the world, and will be challenged to expand that implementation further into our design, preconstruction, and construction practices. You will set the metrics and goals by which this implementation will be evaluated by our company leadership, and be responsible for the overall success of the implementation.

As a process manager in our SWAT team, you will be responsible for developing and executing a detailed implementation plan for the processes and technologies you are supporting. You will be leading collaborative teams documenting our existing processes and tools, keeping our project teams operational as new processes are being developed and tools are being changed over, leading the development of new processes and corresponding technology selections, and then implementing those process and technology changes throughout the company through software deployment, workflow and technology training, and process support.

This role requires a high degree of self-motivation, attention to detail, flexibility, ability to quickly absorb information from fields outside your area of expertise, and a willingness to give and receive constructive criticism. Come join our team of 30 process and technology experts and be part of helping Beck revolutionize the industry, create the future. Learn more about BECK and our team.

Skills and Qualifications
  • Expertise in complex modeling and project management in Revit including working on large and complex projects, detailed content development, and model quality management
  • A minimum of 7 years of industry BIM practice or management experience
  • 4yr degree in architecture, engineering, construction or similar (applicants with 2yr degree or no college experience may be considered given appropriate work experience)
  • Commitment to advancing design and construction management practices through the use of available tools and technology
  • Commitment to Beck’s Integrated Enterprise and the value of the integrated process
  • Experience implementing design and construction technology and processes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
  • Experience teaching, tutoring, and training professionals in industry processes and technologies
  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills
  • Foundational IT skillset for installing, deploying, and testing software and hardware
Our team
Our Systems, Workflow, and Technology team is dedicated to developing people and processes that revolutionize how our firm delivers design and construction projects. We are passionate learners and innovators continuously looking for ways to help others do their jobs better, faster, and more profitably. Our purpose within the Beck Group is to research new technologies, develop them or develop processes around them, and then implement those within the whole organization. We work with drones, virtual and augmented reality, laser scanners, BIM and VDC tools, custom web applications, and mobile devices all in support of Beck’s mission to revolutionize the industry, and create the future.

Please APPLY ONLINE for this position.