BIM Manager
Kent Companies · Grand Rapids, MI · 2 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
About the role
Kent Companies’ BIM Manager leads Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital delivery, ensuring project teams and trade partners have accurate, constructible models and reliable information to plan, coordinate, and install work safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- BIM strategy and standards: Develop, implement, and continuously improve company BIM standards, templates, content libraries, naming conventions, and model/data workflows to support concrete operations.
- BIM Execution Plans (BEP) and project setup: Create and maintain project-specific BEPs and BIM deliverable requirements; define roles, responsibilities, model uses, level of development (LOD), coordination cadence, and information handoffs.
- Model management and coordination: Oversee development, receipt, and review of design and trade models; facilitate coordination meetings, track issues, and flag non-compliances with BIM requirements.
- Clash detection and issue resolution: Run and manage clash detection and constructability reviews using Navisworks; document conflicts, assign actions, and verify resolutions prior to field installation.
- Quantities and model-based deliverables: Support estimating and project teams with model-based quantities, takeoffs, and reports; help validate scope, assumptions, and change impacts using model data.
- Field integration and digital workflows: Partner with operations to deliver model-based information to the field (e.g., layout support, coordination views, installation sequencing, and as-built/as-installed updates) and improve reliability of field communication.
- Common Data Environment (CDE) administration: Assist in administering Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Forma project setup, folder standards, permissions, and model/drawing exchange workflows; support PDF review workflows in Bluebeam to ensure teams are using the most current information.
- Training and support: Develop, deliver, and maintain BIM training for project teams, including onboarding, role-based training, user guides, best practices, and FAQs; coach users to drive adoption and consistent execution.
- Technology, vendor, and licensing support: Assist with evaluating and piloting BIM-related tools; help manage software licenses, hardware needs, and vendor relationships to ensure reliable project delivery.
- Continuous improvement and reporting: Track BIM performance metrics (e.g., coordination health, issue closure, rework drivers, training completion) and provide periodic updates to leadership with recommendations.
- Compliance and information security: Partner with IT and project leadership to maintain appropriate cybersecurity and data handling practices for models, project information, and connected systems.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction (trade contractor, Architecture firm or GC) with demonstrated responsibility for BIM/VDC, virtual design, coordination, or model-based project delivery.
- Working knowledge of concrete construction means-and-methods and the ability to apply BIM to improve constructability, sequencing, and field execution.
- Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Forma, and Bluebeam; ability to support model coordination, issue tracking, and drawing/document review workflows.
- Experience developing BIM standards and project BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), including model exchange requirements, coordination workflows, and quality controls.
- Strong project coordination and facilitation skills; ability to lead meetings, manage action logs, and drive timely issue resolution across internal teams and external partners.
- Able to interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications) and communicate technical information clearly to field and office teams.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and training skills; ability to develop guides, standards, and training materials for varied user groups.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass drug screening.
- Ability to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.