Senior BIM Specialist

Company Background: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark.

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Position Description: Our Oakland office is currently seeking a creative Senior BIM Specialist with a passion for structures, construction, and learning. This position is responsible for delivering BIM projects to meet client requirements, project goals, and Degenkolb quality standards. We provide focused technical development within a highly supportive team environment.

Ideal Candidate: We’re looking for someone with proven abilities in managing document production planning and execution, as well as strong skills in Revit modeling, including working with existing structures. The ideal candidate should also be able to lead large-scale BIM projects, adapt quickly to new BIM tools and workflows, and actively contribute to the evolution of BIM processes. This person should be resourceful, self-directed, and capable of navigating unique project challenges while making sound decisions with minimal oversight. A passion for continued professional growth is also highly valued.

Compensation: The pay rate for this position generally ranges between $99,000 and $120,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including company geographic differentials, education level, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and life insurance, 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, a generous paid time off program and company holidays, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, and financial support for professional activities.

Culture: We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun office environment!  Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. You will benefit from focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent team environment. We also offer opportunities for committee participation and leadership, a mentorship program, variety in work assignments, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. To learn more about the company, please visit: https://degenkolb.com/culture/

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage 3D models in Revit to support design development for a variety of project types, including large-scale, highly complex projects
• Leverage knowledge of typical building structure and construction to develop high quality construction documents from initial creation through construction administration.
• Maintain efficient and well-organized BIM project folders.
• Actively engage in resolving BIM planning and coordination issues to meet schedule and budget goals.
• Meet with project teams weekly to share updates on project status.
• Provide technical support for Revit and AutoCAD to engineers and other BIM staff.
• Help develop and implement Revit standards and mentor staff on best practices.
• Develop ways to improve modeling efficiency.
• Identify, comprehend, and follow the BIM standards applicable to assigned projects when drafting and modeling.
• Frequently review project modeling and drafting work to ensure accuracy and correct technique.
• Assist in updating Degenkolb BIM User Guidelines.
• Participate in the Degenkolb Technical Conference.

Requirements include:

• 6+ years of Autodesk Revit 2023-2026 and related BIM software experience in a structures or related department.
• Working knowledge of Forma (Autodesk Construction Cloud).
• Experience with BIM model coordination software such as Navisworks and Revizto.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu and Studio sessions.
• Experience using Revit add-ins and third-party software to increase workflow efficiency, such as Ideate Software, Dynamo, and pyRevit.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD in a structural engineering or architectural setting. Construction experience a plus.
• Experience with large-scale healthcare, education, civic, science and technology, or industrial manufacturing buildings.
• Experience in managing construction-document production from start to finish.
• Ability to maximize modeling productivity and efficiency.
• Ability to meet challenging project schedule deadlines.
• Ability to learn and implement new internal technologies and workflows on large-scale, complex projects.
• Close attention to detail and rigorous model discipline to accommodate high LOD requirements where they apply.
• Ability to problem-solve complex and unique modeling and project management challenges in Revit, including developing custom families and parameters where needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with staff and clients in different geographic locations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Associate’s degree or Revit Structure Certified Professional credential preferred.

Application Process: See Apply Now button and please submit your resume and a targeted cover letter describing the alignment of your background with this position.

Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where a wide range of perspectives, skills, and experiences are welcomed and respected.