BIM Manager

Opsis is looking for a BIM Manager to lead the firm’s digital design strategy, providing technical expertise, training, and support to staff and project teams. This role involves managing BIM standards, optimizing workflows, and ensuring best practices are developed and followed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and innovation in design and documentation. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with deep expertise in Autodesk Revit, BIM-related tools, and emerging digital and A.I. technologies, and a passion for innovation and driving BIM excellence in a dynamic architectural practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain firm-wide BIM standards, templates and workflows
• Provide technical support and training to architects, designers and project teams
• Foster best practices and technological adoption
• Oversee BIM execution plans (BEPs) and ensure compliance with project and industry requirements
• Research and integrate new BIM technologies, automation processes and AI-driven tools to enhance efficiency
• Develop and maintain documentation on BIM best practices and training materials
• Support BIM coordination meetings as needed with design team, consultants and contractors
• Support Revit model setup, maintenance, troubleshooting and interoperability across platforms
• Collaborate with project teams to enhance 3D modeling, visualization and clash detection capabilities
• Stay up to date with industry trends, software updates and emerging technologies
• Oversee set up and maintenance of Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) hosted models and project teams, including external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain custom Revit add-ins and automation tools using Python
• Ensure proper file management, data exchange protocols and interoperability between software platforms
• Support reality-capture workflows, including laser scanning and photogrammetry, into BIM processes
• Provide Microsoft Teams and SharePoint maintenance and support
• Support design teams in transition from design modeling to construction modeling with understanding of virtual construction workflows, design modelling best practices for construction model implementation and comprehension of BIM coordination approaches

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Passion for digital design, innovation and driving BIM excellence in a dynamic architectural practice
• Bachelor of Architecture degree preferred
• Experience working in an architecture design studio environment
• Strong knowledge of architectural construction documentation, detailing and building systems
• Expertise in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD and other BIM-related software
• Advanced Experience with computational, parametric modeling and algorithm-driven design, particularly in Rhino + Grasshopper or similar tools
• Experience with BIM API Development – Proficiency in developing custom scripts and tools using Python, C#, or Dynamo for automation and efficiency
• Fluency with Revit Add-in software including Ideate Suite, pyRevit, Enscape and Rhino Inside Revit
• Fluency with MS Teams and Sharepoint file sharing system
• Experience with Deltek business management software
• Familiarity with sustainability analysis tools and workflows, including plug-ins and exports from Revit (e.g., Cove.tool, Climate Studio, Tally, or similar), with the ability to support integration and provide technical oversight to project teams
• Familiarity with cloud-based collaboration tools such as BIM 360, ACC and similar platforms
• Knowledge of emerging AI applications in BIM such as automated clash detection, generative design and predictive design
• Understanding of industry standards such as ISO 19650, AIA BIM protocols and LOD (Level of Development) frameworks
• Proven ability to lead firm-wide BIM implementation strategies and multi-office coordination
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting and organizational skills
• Ability to develop long-term BIM Implementation Strategies for BIM adoption and integration into firmwide processes
• Strong understanding of BIM requirements for large-scale projects, including coordination with MEP, structural and civil teams

Soft Skills

• Strong social and communication skills to support staff and drive technological innovation and change
• Ability to comfortably engage clients, consultants and external partners to align BIM workflows, deliverables and expectations

Opsis Design Culture

We aspire to realize buildings that work, inspire and express beauty through construction, composition and form, materiality and craftsmanship with attention to detail. We learn by doing, using all the tools and technologies available to us in this search for the ideas. We share, analyze, discuss, challenge and debate all ideas within the safe, respectful and open environment of the Opsis studio. As a studio we grow and learn from each other through project critique sessions, firm-wide meetings, continuing education sessions, webinars, lunch presentations, and conferences.

Opsis is a signatory to the AIA 2030 Commitment, demonstrating our commitment to tracking the progress of our work towards carbon neutral design by the year 2030. Opsis brings some of the country’s most extensive experience in the design of low-carbon and Net Zero Energy buildings (NZEB), including the first two buildings in Oregon certified as NZEB through the Living Building Challenge and two projects recognized by the AIA COTE Top Ten award.

Our practice embraces social justice in our day-to-day operations and in the built environment, creating a diverse, multicultural and inclusive atmosphere in both our practice and our design work, providing and nurturing a healthy culture of trust within our firm, and fostering a working environment where all employees are joyful, motivated, and connected to our purpose and values. We are a JUST™ Organization and welcome review of our label.

Opsis Benefits

We are proud to offer a location in Portland’s central east side, which boasts a perfect ride score of 100, a walkability rating of 94, and access to a vibrant mix of amenities and businesses that reflect our commitment to local craft, arts, and emerging local enterprises.

The flexibility and convenience of hybrid work are also important to us. We strive to create an ideal mix of in-person and remote work for our teams, with a target of working in the office from Tuesday through Thursday.

All staff at Opsis receive a living wage, complemented by an excellent package of benefits, including paid time off, paid holidays, and comprehensive insurance covering healthcare, vision, dental, life, and disability. For more information, please review our benefits page.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, resume and portfolio to: Employment@opsisarch.com

We kindly ask that you do not include a photo of yourself or include personal details such as nationality, age, marital status, etc. when applying.