BIM Technologist

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients’ greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

SmithGroup is looking for aBIM Technologistto join our team.

Working with us, your primary focus will support large signature SmithGroup Projects, this includes:

• Work with project teams and provide daily BIM leadership on assigned projects via BIM Execution development & management, and project model organization/planning.
• Lead and support the project team’s project(s) model fidelity maintenance across all disciplines.
• Hold regular meetings with the project team to review model status and model derivative deliverables.
• Be a resource to project teams and develop innovative solutions to support project needs.
• Assist with SmithGroup’s standardized QA/QC model coordination reviews.
• Collaborate with practitioners and clients to develop, deliver, and document innovative solutions for project-related challenges.

Additionally, working with us, your secondary responsibilities may include:

• Provide mentoring to practitioners in the use of computational design, BIM authoring technologies, and visualization software.
• Contribute to firmwide support by assisting with SmithGroup’s internal technology helpdesk.
• Assist in developing firm-wide technology solutions, content, workflow development, training collateral, and our BIM strategy. This involves researching, testing, and deploying related software and hardware to foster innovation throughout project phases.
• Help set the direction and adoption of design workflows, automation, BIM content and standards as well as evaluate and develop use cases for new technology across our entire firm.

An ideal candidate has:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 7 or more years of experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry, including 5 or more years inBIM leadership roles.
• Proficiency in all Revit toolsets (Architecture, MEP, and Structural), as well as familiarity with complementary BIM authoring software and related add-ins such as UNIFI, Keynote Manager, Ideate tools, CTC Revit Suites, and IMAGINiT Clarity.
• Experience in instructing technology, including creating training collateral such as standards documents, web-based classes, and blog posts.
• Curiosity about how different software packages work together, enabling seamless data transfer and translation.
• Previous experience supporting Revit platform applications in complex model and team environments, including less common deliverables like IFC and COBie.
• Extensive experience with Autodesk’s Cloud hosting solutions for Revit (BIM360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Desktop Connector, etc.)
• Proficiency in automating solutions using visual programming tools (Dynamo, Grasshopper), traditional scripting (Python, C#), or tools like IMAGINiT Clarity.
• Understanding of Digital Delivery tools beyond Revit, including Bluebeam, ReCap, Navisworks, and PlanGrid, with awareness of their strengths and weaknesses.
• Familiarity with laser scanning, AR/VR, and 3D printing technologies and processes.
• Strong interest and aptitude for troubleshooting model performance issues.
• Strong communication skills, both within a team setting and when explaining technology solutions at various levels.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $93,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this Application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.