Senior Facilities BIM/CAD Coordinator

This Opportunity

WSP in the US is seeking a Senior CAD/BIM Coordinator to work in our facilities Division at one of our offices located in: Boise, Idaho; Madison, Wisconsin, Minneapolis, Minnesota or Overland Park, Kansas. We offer hybrid remote flexibility from all locations.  

This position will be responsible for providing project setup, coordination, and application support for the Facilities Division Projects as well as general employee support on technical inquiries for a variety of Autodesk applications, associated add-ins, and 3rd party AEC design applications. The CAD/BIM Coordinator will report to the Facilities CAD Manager and work with CAD/BIM Department team members and various Facilities department staff on a daily basis.

Your Impact

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, structural concepts, blueprints, schematics, data, verbal or written specifications, technical drawings, rough sketches, diagrams, and other matrices to support drafting and design activities for single, multi-phase, or multi-site project work.    
• Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of moderate complexity and/or scope. 
• Follows standard practices to provide technical design assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring the construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications.  
• Acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only Drafting/Design Support resource on a project or assist in overseeing Drafting/Design Support activities for projects of a moderate scope and complexity within a district. 
• Verify accuracy of calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, recognizing moderate to slightly intricate construction or engineering problems and escalating or resolving any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.  
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Assure plans adhere to city code, state and federal regulations.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer.
• Monitor drafting and design plans to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Apply analytical techniques and software to solve more intricate and involved engineering issues on projects, or to modify or redesign existing designs in accordance with project standards and specifications.
• Engage in occasional contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project drafting and design support review.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level drafting and design support staff.
• Remain current in latest drafting and design support knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in a similar role
• High School Diploma or higher education required
• Knowledge and use with the following applications are required in but not limited to, Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant3D, Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, Recap, MicroStation, BIM360, Revit Server and other design application add-ins
• Knowledge about common MS-Office applications such as Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Skype for Business, Various Web Browsers, and Bluebeam Revu
• Computer hardware knowledge is required
• Working knowledge with ticket tracking software
• Possess strong communication skills, written, oral, and listening
• Be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of CAD/BIM add-in applications:
  • IMAGINiT Clarity, Enscape3D, CTC Project Suite, CTC BIM Manager Suite, ACAD AutoTable, JTB ACAD Tools, Bluebeam Revu, ClearEdge EdgeWise 3D, and Leica CloudWorx
• Knowledge of CAD/BIM DMS systems:
  • Autodesk Revit Server/Clarity, BIM360, Autodesk Vault, and Bentley ProjectWise
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