BIM Coordinator

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Mid Level

Firm Description - BIM Coordinator

Walker Warner is an award-winning San Francisco firm with a staff of 80+ that has completed many residential, winery and hospitality projects in California, Hawaii and other Western states. Our work is tailored to the uniqueness and diversity of each client and place, maintaining a consistent focus on design excellence, thorough project management and superior service. We believe in collaboration, continuous learning and sharing, and actively support candidates on the path to become licensed architects. Our office is friendly and spirited, with regular happy hours, field trips and design-focused presentations. We are conveniently located in SoMa within walking distance of all major transit systems.
For more information about our projects and firm, please visit us on LinkedIn or on Instagram at @walkerwarnerarchitects.

This position is based out of the San Francisco office and open to a hybrid schedule once onboarding and orientation is complete.

Primary Responsibilities

Review projects consistently for file performance and preventative maintenance
Lead BIM program training/onboarding process for all new new hires
Ensure office standards for BIM competency are consistently met and adhered to across all project teams
Assist with the officewide Building Information Model (BIM) Program including; proactively implement system processes that align with evolving business needs and align with firm strategy, manage ongoing system maintenance
Develop, maintain, and administer BIM office templates, libraries, drawing and graphic standards
Maintain standards and processes for the production of construction documents, data exchange and coordination with consultants and contractors
Assist Project Leadership with preliminary site and context development at project beginning, as needed
Audit active files for performance and organization
Assist with maintaining BIM Server for user access, roles, and permissions
Manage and deliver ongoing training programs to enhance firm skills and knowledge.
Develop and thoughtfully maintain related documentation and training resources on firmwide intranet; regularly and proactively informing office about available resources
Collaborate with BIM & Visualization leadership on maintaining digital assets for Archicad and Twinmotion libraries
Resolve daily “how-to” questions and troubleshooting issues
Efficiently manage BIM Server backup schedule and file recovery logs, deployments and coordinate software updates for BIM server and user machines
Other related IT or Architectural Operations duties as assigned

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Architecture, Business, Technology or other related field strongly preferred
Minimum 2 years or more of BIM modeling experience in a design office environment (ArchiCAD preferred)
Preferred knowledge of Cadimage Tools and add-ons; Doors & Windows and Coverings
Knowledge of visualization and presentation software (i.e. Twinmotion, Adobe CS)
Understanding and mastery of IFC Coordination
Minimum basic knowledge of OpenBim Standards
Preferred knowledge of GDL scripting
Expert level understanding of BIM project workflows and management
Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills
Proven experience training users with varying levels of BIM usage
Ability to balance multiple projects and maintain progress in several areas concurrently
Self-motivated work ethic

Compensation and Benefits

Walker Warner offers a competitive compensation package including health benefits for employees, profit sharing, employer 401(k) contribution, generous paid time-off and flexible spending accounts, plus so much more.
The hiring base annual salary range for this position will be shared when actively recruiting for this role, as required by law. Any offer of compensation will be determined by a candidate’s education, skills, and experience as assessed during the interview process.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, with indication of your role on the projects submitted. We will acknowledge receipt of your information, but only candidates being considered for a position will be contacted directly.
Please no hard copies, drop-ins or telephone calls. Reposting this job description elsewhere is not permitted.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Diversity

Walker Warner is an e-Verify organization. We value diversity and know that diverse workplaces lead to a culture of innovation and more successful business outcomes. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

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