BIM Lead

Job Description

Job Description

The BIM Lead (BL) employee is responsible for creating and implementing the customer design and estimation process by providing drawings and takeoffs to facilitate the estimation process, pre & post timber contract, utilizing BIM and CAD/CAM tools. The BL team combines architects, structural engineers, specialist designers, and BIM technicians to develop coordinated designs. These designs are documented as Design Development Sets and shop drawings that can be rendered using visualization software.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Personalized Pre-Design Architectural Packages 

• The BL will improve the customer journey by using information provided by the customer and sales (that can range from Timberlyne pre-designs, customer-generated sketches and/or architectural drawings) to perform 3D modeling for customer approval. The BL will produce an acceptable drawing and coordinate with the estimation team, sales team, customer team, architects, general contractors, engineers, and other external stakeholders. This process will be carried out, including necessary revisions, in accordance with the company's objectives and expectations.  

• Upon acceptance of the contract, the BL will work with the project management team and other stakeholders to facilitate the operational activities of the project. This may involve providing cut lists, drawing sets, and other design and estimation functions.   

• The BL ensures drawing standards, naming conventions, file organization, and revision control are maintained throughout the process. Sets of 2D drawings are provided for production, contractors. 

• The BL generates 3D models using Revit, AutoCAD, Cadwork, and other 3D modeling software. It ensures accurate solutions and facilitates the coordination of custom timber frame components, joinery details, and architectural features as per customer expectations.   

• The BL works with the team to improve digital workflows and enhance the design-to-fabrication process. They assist in communicating with potential and existing customers, focusing on their needs and clarifying construction standards and BIM practices. They also participate in internal design reviews and provide input on build efficiency, cost impacts, and material optimization.   

Concept Packages  

• When a customer requests a custom/concept design, the designer will shadow and/or conduct design meetings to understand the customer's vision, project goals, budget, and timeline. And provide architectural drawings that align with the customer's expectations.  

• The Concept BL responds to project requirements, including square footage, room functions, site constraints, timber framing concepts and connections. Understanding the scope and limitations of timber frame engineering and manufacturing capabilities is important. As well as collaboration with external professionals such as architects, permitting authorities, engineers, and general contractors is necessary for comprehensive site planning, code compliance, and permitting.   

• Complete design revisions within the 2 rounds of revisions included in the contract and acknowledge that significant changes after final approval can affect the timeline and cost. Review and approve each phase of the design process according to the customer/company expectations.  

• Adhere to the company's/customer intellectual property and design process policies regarding the use of drawings and models. 

• Upon acceptance of the contract, the BL will work with the project management team and other stakeholders to facilitate the operational activities of the project. This may involve providing cut lists, drawing sets, and other design and estimation functions.   

Digital Fabrication & Structural Packages 

• Upon acceptance of this contract, If the BL has the acquired the necessary experience and skill, he/she will work with the project management team and other stakeholders to facilitate the operational activities of the project. This may involve providing engineered cut lists, programming, simulations, shop drawings and details, and other Project Designer functions.   

• Once a timber sale has been made, and the Architectural scope of work is complete, the designer will create the structural drawings for engineering approval (such as foundation and framing plans) as well as shop drawings (timber frame layouts and details).  

Qualifications

• The BL must be proficient in several design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, CadWork and others.   The BL must have basic knowledge of architectural principles, familiarity with building codes, regulations and standards.  Understand BIM, drafting, design techniques and/or other related knowledge of construction and manufacturing.   Other knowledge of software such as Tekla, Hsbcad, Lumion, D5, Enscape, Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper is preferred and can increase value within the organization.   

• The BL needs to understand the engineering process and be familiar with construction principles and the permitting process.  Understand drawing standards, building components, and digital fabrication process.  Be able to build revit families, correlate attributes and parameters, import and export different file types, design and digitally fabricate the different connections of timber framing. 

• The BL must have project management skills and be able to coordinate multiple design projects simultaneously, production scheduling, coordination with various stakeholders including architects, engineers, contractors and customers, and understanding of budget and resource allocation.  

• The BL must be creative and have the ability to translate creative visions into accurate, constructible models for the customer.   This includes revisions that are performed in a timely manner and in accordance with the International Building Code and key performance indicators and the company expectations.    

• The BL must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to have difficult and adaptive conversations with internal and external stakeholders.   Be proactive in communication and have the ability to influence others for win-win solutions.   

• Collaborate effectively across departments while recognizing the importance of valuing differences and communicating the Project Designer process. The PD should provide modeling for new customers and work collaboratively with sales and estimation to deliver drawings that meet company expectations.    

• Have strong organizational skills including the attention to detail.   

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 products and be able to provide effective presentations skills to employees and external stakeholders. 

   Physical Demands/Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If the employee needs reasonable accommodation, he/she should notify Human Resources.
• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder height or below the waist and lifting as required filing documents or storing materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting to 25 pounds for files on occasion.

Work Conditions and Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.