Job Description

Position Responsibilities

Work performed with minimal supervision; has considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Performs complex, significant project-related tasks by providing various CAD/BIM drafting functions for Engineering, Design, and Construction staff. This position works with the staff of all disciplines to standardize design software across the organization. This is an office based position that will be responsible for establishing, monitoring and enforcing IPS design standards.

Key Activities And Responsibilities

• The Sr. BIM Coordinator is responsible for researching and standardizing BIM workflows across our design, construction and Asset Management practice as well as organizing and communicating BIM technical information for a global A/E.
• Must understand the practice of architecture, engineering and construction in order to support those professionals with the ability to standardize, support and present technology solutions. This includes sales/client-facing presentations and meetings.
• Maintain and develop standardized processes, document best practices, and provide for BIM knowledge sharing within the BIM department and throughout IPS.
• Knowledge of drafting principles and plan set assembly is required.
• Coordinates and performs BIM/CAD systems maintenance: determines what items are needed for hardware maintenance; replaces parts, repairs operating system and other needs required for design software on workstations; etc.
• Performs user support duties as necessary: assists with development of a standards manual; coordinates and distributes revisions to the standards; answers internal calls regarding BIM/CAD related problems and troubleshoots as needed.
• Challenging current BIM practices, guiding the resulting technology transformation.
• Liaison with IT and project staff to ensure functional and efficient hardware and software setups for staff, at colocation facilities, and on jobsites
• Evangelizing design technology applications, promoting solutions, and analyzing application usage metrics.
• Provide BIM implementation oversight on projects; develop BIM Execution Plans; and calculate technology ROI and other metrics to IPS Business/ Ops Leadership.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop a specific project technology approach.
• Utilize Virtual Reality technology, Drones, and any new technology that will help or be required on a project.
• Use CAD/BIM software to aid in VDC tasks such as; AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D/P&ID, and any other required 2D and 3D software.
• Provide general BIM tech support for project engineers.
• Work with Project Managers and Design Mangers at the start of a project by recommending the appropriate software tools and project execution methodology.
• Communicate with engineers, architects and/or clients to take delivery of and convert submitted drawings for use by all disciplines.
• Provide all other Engineering & Design support tasks including but not limited to: processing shop drawing comments and computer-aided drafting & design.
• Special projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS /WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5-8 years of experience in computer assisted drafting and design.
• Bachelors/Associates/Technical degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required.
• Must be familiar with Laser scanning and importing Cloud Point data into Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Must be able to use AutoCAD, Revit, AutoCAD P&ID and AutoCAD Plant. Working knowledge of Microstation, Caesar II, CADWorx, SuperPro, Autodesk CFD, ReCAP, Navisworks and 3D Max is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Navisworks Manage is required. Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
• Willingness to learn new software and develop standards
• Strong working knowledge of MEP systems and installations.
• Experience with, and passionate about, design technology and skilled in its application and practices to increase user effectiveness
• Extensive capabilities with MSOffice, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint Must have extensive knowledge of the nuances, features, functions, and limitations of Autodesk and Bentley 3D/BIM Platforms, including experience with complex workflows involving these platforms
• Proven successful implementations of BIM platform technologies
• Must have great organizations skill (juggling multiple jobs and files from multiple vendors) to be able to meet project deadlines.
• Customer service experience exhibiting strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with individuals (co-workers, clients, vendors) at all levels.
• Able to deal with and resolve conflicts between contractors, clients, and the design team.
• Must know how to create Revit families, templates, lookup tables, shared parameters, create custom schedules, and drafting details from CAD components.
• Willingness to learn new software and develop standards.
• Rendering/VR/AR and modeling experience recommended.
• Working knowledge of file sharing software (DOC360, Glue, BIM360).
  
  

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY

• Will be required to travel up to 10% of the time, based on project location/requirements.
• This position is a safety sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research or other "non-administrative" areas.
  
  

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES

• Must exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit by consistently seeking new opportunities to add value to the organization. Must strive for excellence in all aspects of job performance.
• Must approach their work enthusiastically with a contagious energy and drive that shows everyone they love what they do.
• Must display creativity and innovation by continually working to improve solutions, tools, methods and service delivery system.
• Must conduct oneself with an uncompromising commitment to the welfare of our clients and each other. Must act in an ethical, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Must exhibit the ability to build and sustain long term relationships of mutual value through teamwork.
• Must be driven to succeed and committed to goal attainment.
  
  

About Us

Company Overview

IPS-Integrated Project Services is a global leader in developing innovative and cost effective solutions for the engineering, construction, commissioning and qualification of complex pharmaceutical and biotech research and manufacturing facilities. With technical expertise spanning R&D to pilot-scale to large-scale production, our team specializes in the technology, trends and regulatory environment to successfully deliver capital projects and improve operations. For over thirty years, we have applied unique LEAN methodologies throughout the project life cycle, continually finding ways to do things better and more efficiently, delivering higher quality and controlling costs. Headquartered in Blue Bell, PA, IPS is a multi-national company with over 1,100 professionals worldwide and offices in California, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Brazil, Canada, China, Ireland, Singapore, Switzerland, UK and four locations in India. Visit our website at www.ipsdb.com .

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

IPS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans (M/F/D/V).

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