Senior Structural Technical Modeler

Responsibilities

• Rapidly develop structural building information models (BIMs)
• Annotate plans and details
• Create three-dimensional renderings
• Rationalize geometry for appropriate structural schemes
• Aid in creating structural narratives
• Work closely with design originator, project managers, and team of engineers and modelers
• Might recommend minor design changes requiring sound judgment and discretion
• Guide or be assisted by lower-level technicians
• Perform non-routine and complex assignments from verbal instructions and under minimal supervision
• Cover all BIM activities with project manager, designers, and engineers
• Interact with clients and team members regarding project models
• Utilize latest tools and digital workflows to efficiently create and maintain BIM information and interoperability with analysis, documentation, fabrication, and construction models
• Aid in developing structural detailing in documentation models
• Collaborate with Project Manager to establish deadlines to stop internal work before plotting deadline to ensure time for quality and accuracy checks
• Prepare and annotate structural details
• Use tools in support of project-specific digital implementation
• Periodically check model content for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to graphic and modeling standards
• Properly organize structural and reference models
• Archive various deliverables, models, and databases at key milestones
• Update and maintain related project documentation (OneNote, BIM execution plans, sheet lists, etc.)
• Understand various types of structural elements and materials used in BIMs and deliverables
• Gain understanding of key structural systems, their components, and typical layout/geometry/dimensions associated with them
• Learn detailing conventions for common conditions (cladding support, etc.) and project-specific details (parking ramps, arena vomitories/seating units, medical equipment support)
• Support company-wide efforts to build effective relationships with employees, clients, industry partners, community stakeholders, and vendors
• Model professional behavior and support employee development and training initiatives
• Strive to achieve positive results in a timely and efficient manner

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certificate in Drafting Design preferred
• 7 minimum years of progressive drafting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Revit, Tekla, and AutoCAD, with Rhino preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to mentor others, build partnerships, and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong client-service attitude with ability to multi-task