Designer Software Technology Leader

Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

The Designer Software Technology Leader provides division-level leadership for BIM standards software workflows model coordination and document management platforms while also supporting project execution on selected large and medium-sized projects. This role connects strategy and delivery by helping the Evansville team use BIM tools consistently improve collaboration across disciplines and apply practical technology solutions during design and construction administration.

The scope of this role includes both divisional and project responsibilities. Divisional responsibilities focus on standards governance training software strategy workflow improvement and knowledge sharing across the Evansville team. Project responsibilities focus on applying those standards and tools to active work including BIM execution planning model coordination clash detection drawing setup scan integration and communication with Project Managers during design and construction administration.

This role does not require expert-level proficiency in every software platform used by the division. However the BIM Technology Leader is expected to understand the purpose of each major platform how the platforms connect across disciplines where workflow gaps exist and when additional subject matter expertise is needed. The role will also monitor technology and software developments evaluate their potential value and recommend improvements that support productivity quality and collaboration.

A successful candidate will combine technical credibility practical project execution experience and the ability to influence teams without direct authority. This person should be comfortable translating project needs into BIM workflows guiding others through software and coordination challenges and helping establish repeatable processes that improve quality and efficiency across the division.

This role is vital to the continued development of technology platforms for Salas OBrien in Evansville IN. The position will help the division evaluate and improve its tools establish consistent workflows and add value to projects through improved productivity coordination and quality.

• Represent the Evansville division on the Salas OBrien National BIM Task Force
• Form and lead an Evansville Software Committee made up of our individual Software SMEs.
• Identify design software subject matter experts in other divisions and coordinate with them to share standards solve workflow challenges and promote consistent practices where appropriate.
• Develop and Lead Succession Planning for the Software Committee

• Own improve and maintain the Master BIM Execution Plan Template and Evansville CAD Standards.
• Develop evaluate and streamline existing workflow processes and integration / collaboration techniques.
  • Project Setup Procedures across multiple Software Platforms
  • Drawing Template File Creation / Maintenance
  • Model Integration Procedure / Framework
  • Clash Detection Procedure
  • QA / QC BIM Execution Plan

• Lead Evaluation / Planning / Deployment of Existing Software Upgrades
• Identify / Develop Training Support New Employees Annual Software Functionality Improvements QC Model Checking
• Troubleshooting Support for Division
• Serve as Divisional Liaison with Autodesk

• Innovation The Lead will:
  • Evaluating New Technology
  • Support our National Development of AI Integrations
  • Information Sharing Between Software Platforms

• Typical Responsibilities of a BIM Coordinator are as follows:
  • Lead BIM Execution Plan Development / Implementation
  • Lead Project Setup across all Software Platforms
  • Lead Drawing Setup across all Software Platforms
  • Facilitating model coordination through leading design coordination meetings
  • Facilitating scan integration
  • Lead Clash Detection Process
  • Lead Coordination of Title block Deliverable Details
  • Communication to Project Manager on Status of each Topic.
  • Perform Overall BIM QA / QC Check of all Drawing Deliverables
• Ability to lead project design coordination meetings documenting meeting minutes and documenting all decisions/action items to progress project efforts.

• Safety & Quality Ensures adherence to all client and Salas OBrien safety and quality standards
• Client Focus Delivers responsive high-quality service aligned with client expectations and builds long-term relationships
• Ownership & Leadership Takes full accountability for project outcomes while leading internal and external teams effectively
• Adaptability Adjusts to changing project conditions while maintaining focus on objectives
• Communication Demonstrates strong written verbal and presentation skills across all levels of stakeholders
• Delegation Sets clear expectations and empowers team members while leveraging technical expertise appropriately

• Education: Associate or bachelors degree (Preferred).
• Experience: 10 years of relevant industry experience in BIM design technology engineering design project coordination or related technical project delivery roles.
• Technical Skills:
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Design Software Knowledge
    • Autodesk REVIT
    • Autodesk Plant 3D
    • Autodesk Civil 3D
    • Autodesk AutoCAD
    • Autodesk Forma (Build / BIM360)
    • Procore
    • Navisworks
    • Inventor RECAP BIMDEX
  • General Software Experience
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint
  • Adaptability: Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
  • Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to lead initiatives forward on time and within budget.

The physical and work environment requirements of this position include:

• Lifting/Carrying Ability to carry light equipment and field measurement tools (typically 15 lbs. or less)
• Dexterity Ability to work on a computer and prepare field notes or sketches in both office and industrial environments
• Walking/Climbing Ability to navigate multi-level industrial facilities including stairs and ladders
• Visual Acuity Ability to interpret technical drawings models and design documentation
• Hearing Ability to recognize safety alarms and signals including while wearing hearing protection
• Physical Exertion Ability to walk extended distances on industrial or construction sites and work outdoors in varying conditions
• PPE/Respiratory Ability to work in protective equipment including respirators or other required safety gear in industrial environments

As part of an employee-owned firm you will contribute to impactful projects collaborate with high-performing teams and help advance practical technology solutions that improve project delivery for clients.

Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Required Experience:

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