BIM Specialist

Paladin Technologies has emerged as one of the largest complex systems integrator in North America . As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support.

The experts that make up Paladin’s teams stay at the forefront of the changing technology landscape through continued training, complex client projects, and company support. As Paladin continues to grow, we continue to provide our employees with exciting challenges and a rewarding career.

The BIM Specialist II is a hybrid position, reporting to the Director of Design and VDC Manager who is based within the Paladin US Headquarters office in San Diego.  This position will require the BIM Specialist II to perform BIM modeling and coordination tasks daily, while concurrently assisting to develop the Revit standards, families, project templates, workflows, and procedures within Paladin Technologies.  In addition to 3D BIM work, the BIM Specialist II is also expected to assist where needed with traditional 2D CAD work. The BIM Specialist II will work to support corporate objectives by maintaining the highest quality of service to the requestor, whether an internal Paladin Technologies employee or an external customer.
Responsibilities:

• Working in both 2D and 3D drafting programs, including but not limited to AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM360, and Navisworks, develop detailed models and subsequent drawings needed for the generation of Structured Cabling Systems, Outside Plant Infrastructure, Audio Visual Systems, Security Systems, DAS, and other technologies or low voltage disciplines.
• Assist the Director of Design and VDC Manager to develop and maintain BIM/ AutoCAD standards and processes as well as libraries and templates.
• Make recommendations to the Director of Design and VDC Manager related to the development of the Paladin BIM/ AutoCAD program to include software, training, and hardware recommendations.
• Provide 3D Renderings of Conference Rooms, Data Centers, and IDF/MDF rooms for customer proposal packages, utilizing assets provided by the project Architect or design team.
• Develop the BIM Specialist II’s individual knowledge base of not just BIM, but also of the various technologies and systems that Paladin Technologies installs for their clients.
• Attend BIM coordination meetings and work with architectural firms, real estate developers, MEP consultants, and other trade’s modelers using guidelines provided by the project design team or designated design managers. Be a project partner and an ambassador of Paladin Technologies and provide clear communications and support when addressing clash resolutions within the various project models.
• Identification, review, and understanding of every project’s specific Design Intent, BIM Execution Plan, and/or Project Execution Plan is vital to the success of the BIM Specialist II.
• Perform Electronic Takeoffs as required using Autodesk applications or Bluebeam Revu.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are required as well as the necessary range of soft skills. Additional qualities needed include: approachability, personal skills, team-working ability, adaptability, creative thinking, problem solving, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and possess a willingness to teach others within the design group when those opportunities present themselves.
• Develop and maintain individual skillsets related to AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360, ACC, Navisworks, Microsoft Office Suite,and Bluebeam Revu.
• Perform other miscellaneous design, drafting, modeling or office tasks as directed by the Design Manager.  The BIM Specialist II is expected to assist the overall design group’s efforts when requested to conduct work outside of their direct modeling work.
• Ensure the timely and complete submittal of each drawing set in accordance with the BIM Execution Plan and Design Schedule for each project assigned. Understand all due dates and the remaining work required to meet the next deadline and reach out to a Paladin teammate for support when needed to meet the expected deliverables.
• Demonstrate exceptional multitasking abilities by effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of drafting and design experience in the information technology, instrumentation and controls, electronics, and/or security industries
• Post secondary education from an accredited college, university or technical institution in Electronics, Information Technology or related field
• Ability to create aesthetically pleasing, legible, and accessible drawings.
• Experience with the following technologies is required:
  • AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, IP networks, low voltage electronics, power and communications, Windows desktop operating system, Microsoft Office
• A strong understanding of the physical security and/or technology industries, including an awareness of complimentary products, technologies, trends, and the general application of physical security technology
• An understanding of and experience with fundamental concepts pertaining to IP networks, low voltage electronics, power, and communications
• A strong command of the English language supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and projects and be responsive to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills
• Motivated self-starter with ambition to independently research new technologies as well as engineering and business methodologies/concepts

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with the following technologies is an asset:
  • Access Control, CCTV (IP and Analog), Intrusion Systems, Client-Server security applications, MS SQL databases, Servers and Storage Arrays, or Microsoft Visio
• Field experience in a construction environment is an asset

Physical Demands: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e. see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with employees and/or customers; manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, and lifting of small objects,  and operating office equipment.

Working Conditions: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated.  Noise levels are considered low to moderate
• Some travel may be required.

Pay Rate: $28 - $33.50/hour