BIM Specialist

SOM, one of the most influential design firms in the world, is seeking innovative, creative, independent, and critical thinkers who aspire to the highest standards of excellence. Join our collaborative design practice as a BIM Specialist for the opportunity to build a strong and thriving career.

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.  We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.  Together we can achieve great things.

Success at SOM Means

• Ideas:  We believe in a meritocracy of ideas.  We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.  

• Knowledge:  We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning.  We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.

• Product:  We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.

• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work.  Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.

• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration.  A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.

• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Position Responsibilities

• Contributes to definition, planning and documentation of BIM-related work-flow strategies, objectives and coordination of data management on Projects. Proactively checks, coordinates and integrates the work of all Project Team members to assure efficient use of digital tools for design and consistency of documentation.

• Helps identify and categorize strategies or issues specific to Project scale from office-wide and firm-wide scope.

• Initiates and manages the BIM model(s) and drawings with direction from BIM Lead/Manager and Project Teams, according to appropriate standards.

• Coordinates Project BIM models, process management and objectives with other disciplines and consultants. Prepares and maintains the Project LOD Matrices and BIM Management Plans in close collaboration with Project Manager and Project Team leaders.

• Collaborates with Project Team members as well as Junior and Intermediate BIM technologists in developing BIM model(s), drawings and other project deliverables, as required.

• Provides both narrowly focused and widely diverse support in production of Project BIM and project documentation process.

• Supports project document control tasks and maintains quality control of such tasks, especially with regard to BIM deliverables and archiving digital models, recording processes, scripts, etc.

• Coordinates with Project Team leaders to assure continuity, consistency and quality of Project BIM and its output.

• Contributes to tools and processes related to project specifications, tracking of material lists, energy, water and carbon use intensities on Projects.

• Contributes to development, management, coordination and implementation of standards, guidelines, best-practices, tool development and software used by architects for all BIM and related Project workflows and deliverables with direction from BIM Lead/Manager.

• Contributes to development of training materials for SOM's Architectural BIM standards and best practices.

• Organizes and conducts training sessions to promote BIM standards, best practices and related tools/workflows on a regular basis.

• Actively monitors, tracks and course-corrects Project Team compliance with appropriate BIM standards and guidelines, with direction from BIM Lead/Manager.

• Contributes to organization, management and maintenance of BIM and other related resources in collaboration with the Office of Technology.

• Leads Project BIM coordination meetings to discuss BIM-related issues/solutions for the Project Team.

• Identifies and evaluates possible productivity gains to be made with customization/automation.

• Assists in documentation and dissemination of new knowledge to peers and all users in the firm.

• Contributes to quality assurance testing of new BIM-related tools.

• Identifies, develops and advances innovative ideas/solutions to support BIM workflow with direction from BIM Lead/Specialist; develops appropriate research and documentation to support such solutions.

• Plans and implements custom tool development within framework and infrastructure defined by Office of Technology; Assists in change management, adoption and integration into existing BIM workflows.

• Proactively handles a reasonable workload to meet Project task deadlines and commitments and manages own time effectively.

 Leadership Responsibilities

• Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members’ recognized abilities and potential.

• In collaboration with team members, contributes to a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule.

• Actively engages in internal professional development opportunities.

• Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.

• Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures.

• Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.

• Minimum 4 years of focused professional experience in applying and developing digital tools and processes to AEC project work, including experience in Revit to document a variety of large-scale building projects.

• Demonstrates attention to detail and consistency in model-building, data-organization, and drawing set-up with a graphical style that is clear, consistent and artful.

• Demonstrated ability to create and coordinate complex BIM/Revit models and assemble drawing deliverable packages at all levels of detail and project stages.

• Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.

• Effectively and proactively communicates orally and in writing through timely and appropriate means.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• General knowledge of architectural practice including site-planning, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical engineering, and construction.

• Demonstrated knowledge of architectural design, documentation, detailing, building materials, construction techniques, building systems selection, related engineering principles and building codes.

• General understanding of sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in digital tools such as Revit, BIM360, Dynamo, Navisworks, AutoCAD, energy modeling, LCA tools and appropriate scripting languages.

• General understanding and knowledge of scripting, programming, Grasshopper, Rhino and their relationship to BIM workflow.

• Expert ability to prepare and present technical concepts and information clearly and succinctly.

• Demonstrated experience in data visualization and ability to create engaging visual communication. Demonstrates proficiency in Rhino, parametric and rendering software, Adobe Suite, and Google Workspace.

• LEED or other green building accreditation preferred.

• Proactively seeks out opportunities for professional growth.

Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM. 

Our Benefits:

Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance

Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs

Work/Life Balance: Hybrid/Flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program

Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development 

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $80,000 - $95,000.

Our Culture:

Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. Here, you’ll collaborate with industry experts on some of the most exciting and transformative architecture, engineering, and planning projects in the world.

We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.