Computational Design / BIM Manager

The Opportunity 

Ulteig is seeking a Computational Design / BIM Manager to develop and implement advanced BIM and computational design methods, tools, and workflows for Renewable Energy projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Revit MEP, coupled with computational design techniques and programming.

*Experience in electrical engineering, data centers, power, or infrastructure sector preferred, not required.

What You Will Do

SOFTWARE

• Drive and manage adoption and use of Autodesk Revit software including latest version releases and customization of the product deployments.
• Drive and manage adoption and use of supporting software and automations for project delivery.
• Evaluate new project delivery related software and technologies to enhance productivity and project performance.
• Stay informed on best practices for use of software impacting digital and computational design.

STANDARDS

• Responsible for BIM and computational design, documentation, and technology standards. Which includes development, implementation, enforcement, enhancement, and change management.
• Creation and ongoing maintenance of software template, content library, and files to assure high standards adoption across all offices.
• Creation of automation of process and tasks using computational design (Python, Dynamo, C#) and integrations with 3rd party tools.
• Coordinates with the QA/QC team to help evaluate and increase adherence to company project documentation standards.
• Work with and leads various committees to strategize project delivery, company operations, best practices, guidelines, and implementation across all offices.
• Create standards documentation and material for ease of adoption across all offices.

MANAGEMENT

• Work closely with leadership, and project teams within the Renewable Energy department ensuring needs are met.
• Evaluate and report on the firm’s current workflow, strategies, budgets, projects, staffing, etc.
• Maintain a workflow process that promotes user involvement in forming feedback channels to continue to improve and enhance existing project delivery and optimization of BIM standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and a change manager in design delivery as it relates to 3D, computational design, and BIM utilizing Revit for project delivery.

TRAINING

• Create, manage and provide fundamental to advanced training on Revit and computational design processes.
• Create and conduct internal continuing education training sessions.
• Provide technical orientation for new hires regarding design technology tools and workflows.
• Create training documentation and material for ease of adoption across all offices relating to BIM and computational design.
• Host regular user group meetings virtually and in-person for training software users.
• Attend conferences, seminars, and workshops related to design technology to incorporate learning into company processes and training.

PROJECT INTERFACE

• Support project standards and coordination with customers.
• Assist on project work as needed, including support for modeling, scripting, and detailing questions.
• Assist project teams in BIM project setup and execution planning.
• Help resolve design and coordination issues through parametric modeling and computational design.
• Function as a support escalation point between IT help desk and software vendors for complex issues with 3D design software.
• Participate in and/or provide input to full stack development efforts with Ulteig’s developer team.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in architectural or engineering design or related field required.

What We Expect from You

• Minimum of 5 years of experience or equivalent in 3D design in large complex projects utilizing Autodesk Revit.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in computational design within the AEC industry.
• Expertise with Autodesk Revit and its API required.
• Expertise in parametric modeling, algorithmic design, generative design, and form finding techniques.
• Strong skills in visual programming languages (Grasshopper, Dynamo)
• Strong skills in scripting languages (Python, C#)
• Experience with machine learning and AI applications in design preferred.
• Experience with project delivery software such as ProjectWise or BIM 360 /Construction Cloud required.
• Strong computer, technical and communication skills are required.
• Ability to seek out and resolve issues through close interaction with other project team members.
• Effective communication and training skills (verbal and written).
• Strong teaching and coaching skills to bring new team members up to speed.
• Demonstrate skills of self-motivation and drive.
• Experience in the power sector, including data centers, or infrastructure a plus but not a requirement.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in US.

Competency Profile

• Individual Excellence - Strives for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self-development, demonstrating elevated levels of expertise, and showing commitment, self-confidence, and integrity.
• Performance - Consistently produces results that meet goals and has high work standards
• Results - Achieves results by problem solving, setting priorities and organization; understands the fundamentals of project management.
• Customer Focus - Maintains customer focus to meet or exceed customer expectations and represents Ulteig in a professional and courteous manner.
• Technical Expertise - Possesses, acquires, and maintains technical and professional expertise. 
• Communication - Demonstrates effective communication through active listening, presentation skills and effective verbal and written skills.
• Teamwork - Works hard and efficiently within a team to achieve group goals; takes the interests of others into consideration when acting and is respected and trusted by others.
• Coaching and Developing – Provides growth opportunity, mentoring and continuous feedback to drive team members success and career growth.
• Self-motivated – proactively takes initiative to address and complete tasks and initiatives independently, without needing reminders or direct prompts.

Occasional travel is required to support training, onboarding, and initiatives.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients. 

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today! 

Ulteig is a Drug-Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $132,500 -$179,100
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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