BIM Lead Modeler

About the role

The BIM (Building Information Modeling) Lead Modeler is the essential contributor to the newly formed Hilti BIM service offer. This position works directly with both the field teams and the customer to establish the BIM service offer, project timeline, and ensures the BIM Service deliverables match the contract details. The BIM Modeler reviews all Revit models to confirm model quality and relevant data is accessible and accurate to ensure a successful BIM service.

Responsibilities

• Create central and local models; set-up project folder structure and naming convention for the project
• Work in the model to clean-up the models for effective usability
• Link all relevant Revit models and ensure relevant project models are being utilized
• Execute the Hilti plug-in and ensure penetrations and anchor points are identified
• Work with technical expert to ensure penetrations are assigned to the correct Hilti product and approval
• Export needed views into correct file types (Revit, BIM 360 Glue, Navisworks) using naming convention
• Establish document storage, access, and sharing; share files to the customer and field team
• Lead communication to the field team
• Collaborate with Modeler I to ensure quality of deliverables; train and support new BIM team members
• Complete project revisions as field and model changes occur
• Document change order requests and communicate opportunities to BIM Manager
• Utilize Request for Information (RFI) process to gain information from the customer and/or project
• Complete Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) to ensure compliance and adherence to standard BIM practices and Hilti standards
• Execute the work as detailed by the service schedule and project delivery
• Document time allocation and submit per billing cycle
• Establish, define, and train Hilti modeling standards
• Develop efficient processes to improve lead time for delivering models and shop drawings
• Communicate software improvement opportunities to Software Product Manager
• Communicate BIM element improvement opportunities to Global BIM Manager and Global PMO team
• Serve as expert user to test and validate Hilti BIM software improvements and new releases
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization or visa sponsorship (including initial, transfer, or extension), and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and remain authorized for the duration of employment without the need for sponsorship.

• Associate’s degree in Design Drafting Technology or equivalent, required
• Three (3) years of industry experience with Revit, required
• Navisworks, BIM 360 Glue experience, required
• Strong organization skills, required, to work within and maintain file hierarchies
• Willingness to take self-responsibility and work well in a team
• Ability to maintain working knowledge of industry standards and trends and remain current on new releases of authoring BIM software (e.g., Revit and new software solutions)
• Demonstrated understanding of the customer workflow
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated documentation skills and understanding of the RFI process

Benefits

• Retention rate over 90% for the last five years, with no layoffs even during the COVID-19 pandemic
• 80-90% of roles filled internally, emphasizing career development
• Collaborative and inclusive culture focused on teamwork and innovation

At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork. Hilti is committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere.