Dublin, Ireland
BIM/project technology manager
at BDP
BDP is seeking a BIM/project technology manager to join its team in Dublin.
We currently have a vacancy for a project technology manager to join our multi-disciplinary team of architects and engineers in our Dublin studio. We are looking for a highly motivated person to manage project technology initiatives in conjunction with the wider project technology group and central IT overall.
About you
The role will require the successful candidate to balance workload between work across active project work and project technical support for the studio. Project technology aspects will involve the effective support of technology software, deployment, training, workflow preparation and on occasion R&D within the Dublin studio. The successful candidate will spend a proportion of time working as part of our central IT team extending to some 35 staff; balancing project technical requirements, leveraging the support of the wider central IT group and escalating issues as appropriate.
Responsibilities:
- act as a conduit to ensure the effective delivery of project technology functions to office based technology users building effective communication channels within the Dublin studio and between central IT overall
- have an active involvement in project technology matters within the Dublin studio and engage in practice wide initiatives ensuring that team members utilise the most appropriate and efficient technology to deliver projects
- identify the technical software training needs and coordinate/deliver effective training content to all Dublin studio staff utilising the LMS as the primary vehicle for managing and recording training (directly and through the management of others)
- build a network and support the studio BIM coordinators group within the Dublin studio
- inform, document and communicate local and practice wide project technology strategies
- support central IT and other Dublin studio representatives to manage and/or assist with the deployment of software
- manage and assist in the evaluation and testing of upgrades and new releases of technical software and hardware
- lead regular project technology meetings
- represent and provide general support on behalf of central IT in all dealings with the Dublin studio
- assist in the setting up/preparation of information and issuing of information across studio projects
- innovate and drive quality
Skills and qualities required:
- experience working in a support/training role for CAD/BIM applications required
- in-depth working knowledge of Autodesk Suite of products required
- experience of a multidisciplinary AEC environment required
- knowledge of UK BIM framework and working standards required
- understanding of configuration and template creation for REVIT preferred
- skills and experience in Rhino and Grasshopper preferred
- coding/scripting skills including Dynamo, Python and Autodesk Forge integrations preferred
Personal qualities:
- an individual passionately engaged with the effective application of technology within a challenging design environment
- able to work independently and as part of a team
- build relationships with internal customers and support teams
- excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
- excellent organisational skills and able to prioritise tasks and time effectively
- able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
The individual concerned will be a good communicator and a customer focused approach to project technical support.
The successful person must be able to:
- successfully multi-task
- work as part of a team
- successfully manage the requirements of project technology within the Dublin studio
- mentor individuals and project teams in the effective use of project technology
The individual will demonstrate their success in the role through the building of successful relationships within the central IT team, wider office, project and profession directors and the Dublin studio leadership.
About us
BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, engineers and designers working together to create outstanding ‘places for people’. Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Canada, the MENA region, India, and China. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors and has over 1000 awards for design quality.
BDP is actively engaged in delivering significant Level 2 BIM projects and were the first certified Level 2 BIM compliant business by BRE globally. BDP was also author of the UK Level of Detail standard contained within the NBS BIM Toolkit, one of the key components of Level 2 BIM compliance. BDP also holds an Enterprise Business Agreement with Autodesk, the only UK architect led company to do so, we regularly have representation at events such as Autodesk University, Revit Technology Conference (now BILT), BIMShowLive, Digital Construction Week etc.
BDP offers
BDP offers an excellent opportunity for your personal development as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, employee profit sharing, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions and a great working environment.
To apply
To apply for this role please submit a CV and covering letter for the attention of Michael Mullen via the ‘apply’ link below.
BDP is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies please.