Senior BIM Manager - Highways

Job Description

Overview

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior BIM Manager- Highways to join our team in Orlando, FL, Atlanta, GA and Austin, TX. This role is also open to other locations nationally.

The role of Senior BIM Manager- Highways is very dynamic and includes a variety of opportunities to shape and contribute to the growth and maturity of digital within the highways discipline. This is a national role positioned to provide BIM support for complex, multidiscipline highway projects. The outcome is optimized delivery, enhanced quality, error avoidance and ultimately exceeding client expectations. You will also be an innovator providing advice and support to our teams around how changing technologies might be the key differentiators leading to successful bids while simultaneously enhancing and streamlining their delivery processes.

You will development BIM Execution Plans, support production and innovation on projects and will work with project teams. We are looking for personally driven individuals with a deep passion for Information Management excellence within the highway disciplines. To do this you’ll need to have a wide range of positive behaviors including collaboration, empathy, patience, enthusiasm, resilience, tenacity, personable, and willingness to teach. As a key resource within our practice, you will be visible and accessible to our teams willing to work effectively across our offices within the US. You will lead by example. You will be familiar with the principles and functions of BIM/ IM. Documentation skills and adherence to global/ national standards and procedures are also important as those whom you will support will be expected to do the same. Technical proficiency in Bentley Civil products (preferred) including OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, ConceptStation, GeoPAK, InRoads and/or Autodesk products including Civil 3D, Infraworks, Navisworks is expected. Familiarity with a variety of DOT workspaces is highly recommended as well as a working knowledge of workspace configurations and customizations. Ability to understand, develop, and modify ProjectWise managed workspace configurations is a plus. You will be a technical resource and will be able to teach others how to support their projects confidently and competently.

Your role

• Support the Digital Design Director and regional highways groups in implementing Design Transformation.
• Meet with clients to determine objectives and requirements for projects as required
• Develop preliminary estimates on design and construction costs as needed
• Prepare design specifications as needed
• Direct teams who prepare drawings and documents
• Assist teams to prepare scaled drawings with computer software
• Prepare contract documents as needed
• Visits worksites to ensure that construction adheres to plans
• Seek new work by marketing and giving presentations
• Engage with project teams to identify, explore, and challenge digital strategies.
• Assess and develop internal training, upskilling and awareness programs to ensure AtkinsRéalis colleagues are equipped to meet evolving client needs.  
• Develop and leverage asset information management strategies to meet the growing demand within the highway practice. 
• Champion the responsibilities of the information management function as described in ISO 19650.
• Support project CAD/ BIM managers and coordinators in BIM activities and technical support functions.
• Support the Global and National Design Transformation initiatives.
• Establish project processes that ensure the maturing of the Information Model.
• Work with Discipline leads and other discipline BIM managers to establish cost-effective, practical approaches to integrating BIM throughout project lifecycles.
• Establish and work with a network of Design Leads, Designers, BIM Managers, Engineers, etc. to ensure adherence to the BIM requirements of the project in accordance with the BEP.
• Encourage the use of 3D modeling and tools for review, to enhance and influence design decisions.
• Lead, develop and coach individuals to build high performing teams leaving a legacy of talent in BIM and a path forward for others.
• Maintain engagement with other projects and teams, academia, institutions, and other industries in the pursuit of project excellence.
• Some occasional travel required
• Champion the implementation of Bentley Infrastructure Cloud for Highway projects.

About you

We recognize that the path to becoming a Sr. BIM Manager- Highways can be dynamic and varied. As a result, the requirements shown below are a guide, and we welcome the application of anyone who can demon