Overview:
Provides guidance and support to the strategic application of BIM and innovative design technologies on HKS projects. Supports project teams to leverage BIM and advanced technology in developing a more efficient and effective delivery processes. Communicates to support a global vision for the application of BIM and design technology at HKS by identifying trends and evolving topics within support and improvement requests. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project solutions.

Responsibilities :

• Provides support to Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers as needed
• Assists Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers in the development BIMs for projects from Concept through Construction Administration
• Provides support to Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers to ensure BIM production efforts meet firmwide design and quality standards
• Enforces organizational best practices and prerequisite skills to ensure compliance with established firmwide standards for design excellence
• Interfaces with and provides technical guidance to Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers to ensure the efficient and effective application of BIM and design technology on HKS projects
• Provides feedback on project-based activities to the Firmwide Practice Technology Resources
• Assists in maintaining and creating firm-wide documentation, procedures and standards
• Possesses full knowledge of Practice Technology best practices, firmwide standards and expectations for design excellence
• Assists in the creation and development of best practices, firmwide standards and expectations for design excellence
• Assists team members in learning processes and growing professionally
• Leads and empowers Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers to proactively flag and solve project issues
• Engages with project teams for limited engagements on project specific work
• Understands and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices through involvement with firm leadership, BIM committees, and technology champions
• Collaborates & assists project teams to allow for adoption of HKS Plugins in Revit
• Works closely with Practice Technology Leadership to detect trends and evolving topics within HKS design and delivery process
• Travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred
• Typically 3-5+ years of related experience with Autodesk Revit and BIM Management and in an architecture, interior design or construction related field
• Expert knowledge of and proven practical experience in AEC authoring and management applications including Autodesk (Revit, Navisworks Manage, BIM 360 and Forge), Rhino, Sketchup and their API interfaces
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Familiarity with design visualization applications including Autodesk 3D Max, Enscape, Lumion, Vray and Unreal Engine preferred
• Familiarity with environmental analysis applications such as Sefaira, Insight360, Lady Bug/Honeybee, Fenestra Pro, WUFI, and IES preferred
• Understanding of legacy CAD applications and practices, particularly AutoCAD
• Understanding of building detailing, construction principles and practices
• Proven ability to produce quality construction documents
• Proven ability to deliver business change through the innovative use of data and technology with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal

• Provides support to Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers as needed
• Assists Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers in the development BIMs for projects from Concept through Construction Administration
• Provides support to Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers to ensure BIM production efforts meet firmwide design and quality standards
• Enforces organizational best practices and prerequisite skills to ensure compliance with established firmwide standards for design excellence
• Interfaces with and provides technical guidance to Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers to ensure the efficient and effective application of BIM and design technology on HKS projects
• Provides feedback on project-based activities to the Firmwide Practice Technology Resources
• Assists in maintaining and creating firm-wide documentation, procedures and standards
• Possesses full knowledge of Practice Technology best practices, firmwide standards and expectations for design excellence
• Assists in the creation and development of best practices, firmwide standards and expectations for design excellence
• Assists team members in learning processes and growing professionally
• Leads and empowers Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers to proactively flag and solve project issues
• Engages with project teams for limited engagements on project specific work
• Understands and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices through involvement with firm leadership, BIM committees, and technology champions
• Collaborates & assists project teams to allow for adoption of HKS Plugins in Revit
• Works closely with Practice Technology Leadership to detect trends and evolving topics within HKS design and delivery process
• Travel may be require