BIM MANAGER

Parkin Architects Limited is an employee-owned, award-winning architectural practice firm with a proven track record in practical, innovative, and economical design. During a history spanning some 60 years, Parkin has designed some of Canada’s most notable buildings.

Parkin’s Vancouver, Toronto, and Ottawa offices serve both Canadian and international clients with the immediacy and attention of a local service. Parkin’s design influence can currently be found in eight of Canada’s provinces and in Nunavut.

The employee-owned firm is staffed with well over 140 experienced architects, designers, project managers, and administrative staff, including LEED, Evidence-Based Design, and LEAN accredited professionals, many of whom are dedicated to specific market sectors. We believe in personalizing the design experience for clients and maintaining a hands-on approach to projects. Every project we undertake has the direct involvement of Directors and Principals. Promoting mutual trust, we address the full scope of a facility’s operational requirements, from addressing technology and space needs to optimizing everyday movements, as well as employee health, well-being, and productivity. Our unique ability to provide truly meaningful services to our clients is largely derived from the partnerships that we foster with them.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a BIM Manager at Parkin Architects, you will be part of the BIM Group, responsible for overseeing and leading the overall BIM operations for the organization, working closely with production staff and Project Managers. You will help develop and implement BIM strategies, workflows, and standards to ensure projects are completed with the highest level of quality, accuracy, and efficiency.

Work as part of the office BIM Team to:

1. Develop and maintain company-wide BIM standards, protocols, and workflows.
2. Create training material, train, and mentor team members on the use of Revit and other BIM-related software, tools, and techniques.
3. Collaborate with project teams to develop, manage, and maintain BIM models and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
4. Provide Revit/BIM support to project teams/BIM Coordinators and assist in troubleshooting specific project problems.
5. Assist with the development of BIM Execution Plans.
6. Review BIM project requirements and propose the team approach to these.
7. Manage Office BIM/Revit content.
8. Identify opportunities for process improvements, innovations, and technological advancements to enhance BIM capabilities and project outcomes.
9. Coordinate BIM coordination and clash detection meetings for multiple projects.
10. Work with the IT Team to coordinate BIM software updates and technical support to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
11. Regularly monitor and report on BIM implementation, performance, and goals to senior management.
12. Work with Project Managers to align team expectations and meet project milestones.
13. Stay current with industry standards and best practices related to BIM.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, diploma in Technology, Engineering, or related field.
2. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in BIM management and implementation.
3. Advanced proficiency in Revit and other BIM software including managing data, schedules, view templates, and creating Revit families.
4. Knowledge of programs such as dRofus, Dynamo, Twinmotion, Rhino, Grasshopper, and Revit Add-Ins such as CTC Tools, Ideate Tools, and PyRevit is beneficial.
5. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
6. Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and project teams.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Excellent team worker.