Balfour Beatty plc

Balfour Beatty Construction seeks a Senior Technology Specialist (Senior BIM/VDC Specialist) to join our team in Dallas, TX. The Senior Technology Specialist implements BIM, Technology, and related processes and serves as a primary resource to project teams during all phases of the project.. Develop building core and shells, underground utilities, MEP systems, supplement components including Zand site conditions quickly in Revit, or SketchUp in preparation for pursuits or coordination. Know how to use and set up laser scanning, 360 camera, and drone.. Assist in piloting (identifying) new technologies and implementing adopted technologies such as drones, VR, AR, Drones, 360 cameras, laser scanning, etc.. Is experienced, knowledgeable or capable of learning the following tools: Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, 3Ds Max, QTO, Sketch-up, Blue Beam

senior technology specialist

Become Part of Our Team
As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Holidays
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Summary
Balfour Beatty Construction seeks a Senior Technology Specialist (Senior BIM/VDC Specialist) to join our team in Dallas, TX. The Senior Technology Specialist implements BIM, Technology, and related processes and serves as a primary resource to project teams during all phases of the project. The Senior Technology Specialist is involved in project pursuits and developing BIM strategies for proposals. This role helps lead the development of models, and marketing materials. The Senior Technology Specialist ensures project success through monitoring the progress of BIM workflows, serving as the liaison between Balfour Beatty, the client, end user, designers (architectural and engineering firms), and subcontractors. The top priority of the Senior Technology Specialist is ensuring that our team is meeting the client's needs and expectations for implementing BIM and technology.
In addition, the Senior Technology Specialist is involved in training new hires, and project teammates on BIM tools to ensure maximum benefits.
Essential Functions
Marketing
Create required 2D & 3D proposal/presentation content to demonstrate the company’s ability with technology and tools.
Document project experience, including project information, coordination key items, screenshots, benefits, and lessons learned.
Demonstrate solid writing skills for crafting BIM/technology-related articles and custom proposal narratives.
Modeling
Demonstrate levels of proficiency or knowledge in the software including but not limited to Navisworks Manage, Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360Civil 3D, Sketch-up, Infraworks, Lumion, Blue Beam, Adobe Creative Suite, , and other related software.
Develop building core and shells, underground utilities, MEP systems, supplement components including Zand site conditions quickly in Revit, or SketchUp in preparation for pursuits or coordination
Coordination
Understand building systems, construction methods, installation procedures and sequencing.
Create project-specific BIM Execution plans and lead the BIM implementation as defined by the plan (under the support of the assigned BIM/VDC Manager).
Manage project file sharing process.
Develop project-specific coordination schedules with the assistance of the project superintendent.
Create and Manage a master composite model with associated clash and viewpoint reports.
Run Clash Detection and hold subcontractors accountable for model updates.
Take and distribute BIM Meeting minutes and reports.
Maintain and collect As-built Models.
Proactively train project team personnel on skills and processes required to carry out designated workflows and manage the tools and processes required to support them.
Work with the project team to assess project requirements, unique challenges, and team capabilities to determine appropriate BIM and technology to be utilized.
4D & 5D
Understand the estimating team’s work breakdown structure, classification, and quantity takeoff tools, and assist with model-based quantity takeoff (4D).
Know the basic scheduling concepts, including critical path, logic between activities, etc.
Prepare 4D animations for schedule analysis and high-quality rendered images used for use in communicating construction sequences or various building conditions.
Reality Capture
Know how to use and set up laser scanning, 360 camera, and drone.
Register and process the point cloud, and put the reality capture into the appropriate platform for coordination, installation quality control, and documentation.
Facility Management
Develops Facility Management turnover for building operation and facility maintenance
Training
Maintain the BIM knowledge database, lessons learned, and techniques and distribute knowledge.
Training new hires, and project teammates on BIM tools to ensure maximum benefits.
Create and update documentation of company BIM standards, procedures, and best practices.
Create and update company BIM templates, families, details, calculations, training plans, and other customizations.
R&D
Assist in piloting (identifying) new technologies and implementing adopted technologies such as drones, VR, AR, Drones, 360 cameras, laser scanning, etc.
Proactively pursues personal development to remain proficient in the latest BIM technologies and programs.
Business Knowledge
Understand the difference between project delivery methods and contract types, and how it’s impacting the bid, design, and coordination.
Understand the functions and needs of other project teams including project on-site team, marketing, estimating, scheduling, safety, and accounting.
Understand the process of RFI, ASI, CCD, submittals, change orders, and other administrative documents.
Education, Experience, and Knowledge
B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and two years of experience as a Project Engineer, Estimator or Designer.
In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.
Experience with BIM/technology programs
Requires well-rounded basic knowledge and experience in Operations.
Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating processes and make necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements and meeting/exceeding customer expectations.
Familiar with team based delivery, contracting and the design-build process.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are requirements of this position.
Demonstrates proficiency using the basics functions of a personal computer (email, internet, Word, Excel, Office, Outlook, etc). Is experienced, knowledgeable or capable of learning the following tools: Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, 3Ds Max, QTO, Sketch-up, Blue Beam
About us
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
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