BIM Specialist – Architect

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented BIM Specialist – Arch to join our team!

Key Responsibilities:

1. BIM Model Development & Management:

• Create, manage, and update detailed 3D building models (architectural and structural) using Autodesk Revit and other BIM tools.
• Ensure that the architectural and structural models align with luxury design standards, integrating high-end materials, finishes, and bespoke elements.
• Collaborate with other BIM specialists (MEP, Civil) to ensure a fully coordinated building model that addresses luxury project specifications.

2. Coordination & Collaboration:

• Facilitate coordination between architecture, structure, MEP, civil, and interior design teams, ensuring that all building elements are harmonized.
• Attend regular coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to review design progress and resolve any model conflicts.
• Ensure that the building model is aligned with the aesthetic goals of the client and complies with luxury design expectations.

3. Clash Detection & Resolution:

• Conduct clash detection using Navisworks or similar software, identifying and resolving conflicts between various building systems.
• Proactively address design issues and provide BIM-based solutions to avoid construction delays and maintain high-quality outcomes.

4. Documentation & Deliverables:

• Generate detailed architectural and structural drawings, schedules, and reports directly from the BIM model.
• Ensure that all deliverables comply with the project’s luxury standards, local regulations, and international building codes.
• Prepare construction documents, shop drawings, and schedules, integrating the unique demands of luxury projects such as bespoke finishes, high-end materials, and custom features.

5. Quality Control & Compliance:

• Implement BIM quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of the building models.
• Ensure that the design meets high-end luxury standards while adhering to the PMC’s quality management protocols.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with BIM execution plans and industry standards (e.g., ISO 19650).

6. Risk Management & Problem Solving:

• Identify potential design risks or constructability issues early in the project lifecycle, particularly in relation to luxury-specific design features.
• Work closely with the project management team to mitigate risks through model adjustments and informed decision-making.

7. Training & Development:

• Provide training and technical support to project teams, ensuring that all stakeholders understand and utilize BIM processes effectively.
• Stay updated with the latest BIM technologies, tools, and workflows, incorporating new innovations relevant to luxury building projects.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Structural Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in BIM management, with at least 8 years working on high-end luxury building projects in the construction industry.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and other BIM-related software.
• Strong understanding of building systems, materials, and high-end finishes relevant to luxury construction.
• Experience in clash detection, model coordination, and producing detailed architectural and structural drawings.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent coordination and communication skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented with an eye for luxury design aesthetics and quality.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver precise, high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in BIM management or Autodesk Revit (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional).
• Experience in PMC environments, working on large-scale luxury residential, commercial, or hospitality projects.
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and integration of green technologies, tools and workflows, incorporating new innovations relevant to luxury building projects.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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