Job Description

Crawford Architects is currently seeking a full-time, experienced BIM/CAD Manager to join our team of experts, responsible for providing our experienced team with technological leadership on a wide range of projects. BIM/CAD managers are key to keeping the firm coordinated and productive. We are looking for that unique individual with a passion for architecture, design experience and Revit+CAD expertise to be a vital member of our team. The position entails the maintenance of our Revit+CAD libraries as well as minor IT support. The ideal candidate is an Architectural Designer and/or BIM Technician who is an expert in Revit+CAD to be our in-house BIM Manager. This position will be responsible for refining and updating all office & project type templates, families, and libraries – as well as providing active and direct assistance to Revit+CAD project teams. This person will also develop processes and on-going in-house training to individuals and groups with skillsets ranging from Revit+CAD novices to Intermediate users – with special emphasis on best-practices and personal lessons learned. We anticipate that this teammate will divide time equally between participating as an active project contributor and providing firm-wide Revit leadership, assistance and support.

• Manages and updates the Crawford Architects office Standards of Construction Documentation for Revit and BIM Execution Plans.
• Performs model setup tasks including but not limited to project startup within Autodesk Construction Cloud, template selection/preparation, sheet and view setup, and base cleaning.
• Administer across all projects the use of Revit+CAD digital libraries and templates with appropriate graphic and written assets from office BIM standards, current building codes, energy codes, requirements of regulatory agencies, and current AEC industry best practices.
• Consistently applies Crawford’s Quality Control procedures with an emphasis on thoroughness and precision.
• Assists with the development of architectural and engineering site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, details, proposals and generates correspondence for clients and project managers.
• Coordinate design production between Crawford’s and client-specific standards (BIM, File Management, etc.).
• Be responsible for providing/sourcing Revit+CAD training through a combination of onsite, remote and/or online training courses – geared toward making most effective use of Revit in the architectural process.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings to identify tasks and issues relating to project teams and collaboration; identify and resolve project specific issues to Revit model setup and documentation processes.
• Participates in occasional team meetings to help resolve project issues such as coordination, scheduling, and technical concerns relating to Revit+CAD.
• Research developments in the industry to “keep ahead of the curve” so that all of our Revit users have the appropriate tools & skillsets to be productive.
• Assist with the procurement and management of office technology, including sourcing equipment, tracking inventory, and ensuring proper setup, maintenance, and lifecycle management of hardware and software assets.

Requirements

• Associate degree or completion of trade school or equivalent formal training.
• 5+ years AEC working experience with at least 3 years in an architecture firm or relevant field utilizing BIM/CAD Technology, a must.
• Ability to encourage and train effectively and tactfully, in-person and via web conference.
• Extensive knowledge of Revit 2022 or newer version.
• Experience in electronic file transfers (email, SharePoint, Box, DropBox, etc).
• Experience with the MS Office suite and other business software (Microsoft 365).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD 2022 or newer version.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD/BIM (Revit) programming languages and plugins is a plus.
• Familiarity with clash detection utilizing Revit, Navisworks, and other 3D software is a plus.
• Familiarity with Program Management and Project collaboration software such as ProCore or Newforma is a plus.
• Familiarity with government agency standards (OSHPD, DSA, LADBS, etc) is a plus.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Job Type: Full-time/ On-site: Kansas City, MO - Employees are required to be physically present and working in the office during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, to ensure collaboration, accessibility, and support for daily operations.

Benefits

• Crawford Architects offers a competitive compensation package, including company contributed HRA, 401k matching, and ESOP eligibility after 1 year of service.

• Open studio plan promotes workflow and communication.

• Employee Events, such as attending local sporting events, employee golf tournament, chili cook-off, family picnics, and annual holiday parties.