At Perkins&Will, we take a human-centric approach to culture-building and placemaking: People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of design to enhance lives—to make the world a better, more beautiful place. Whether it’s through a workplace, a building, or an entire city, we aim to create joyful experiences that strengthen the spirit of community. Each of us has a critical role to play.
We are looking for a BIM Manager to join our Toronto or Ottawa studio.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates and reports to the studios managing, operational, and design (MOD) leadership.
- Collaborates with Design Teams to develop project-specific implementation strategies. Acts as ongoing project consultant to ensure success.
- Ensures quality assurance with project teams to maintain modeling quality and fidelity, adherence to firm wide modeling and information workflows, and continuity of information across applications.
- Collaborates with Client Engagement Leaders to create new business and/or further existing engagements.
- Represents and coordinates with the firm wide Digital Practice group to promote local adoption of new technologies, workflows, and practices.
- Provides Digital Design support to designers.
- Documents and communicates exemplar processes, procedures, practices, and workflows.
- Structures and conducts continuing education workshops and assists with curriculum development.
- Mentors and leads the studio design technology leader’s(DTL) community.
- Participates in firm wide planning, relative to design technology innovation and implementation.
- Participates in AEC Forums, User Groups, and Conferences demonstrating Perkins&Will’s leadership in AEC technology.
- Proactively maintains and communicates current knowledge relative to technology through journals, vendor resources, marketing collateral and design community.
- Experience in all phases of the architectural design process as well as commitment and passion for learning new design application technologies and strategies
- Strong communication skills; written, oral, and graphic representation
- Experience in application customization through programming and scripting
- General aptitude and comfort level with training and technical support, both one-on-one and in-group settings
- Working knowledge of Design Visualization, Virtual Reality, Computational Design and Environmental Analysis applications
- High-level of proficiency leveraging Rhino, Revit and Grasshopper in the architectural design process, including the ability to administer, configure, and maintain the application
- Advanced proficiency using Revit, Rhino and other design technology suite applications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field required
- LEED GA within 6 months of hire
- Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation, preferred
Our Studio
We are steps away from many amenities and also easily accessible by bike, public transportation and car. The studio is open concept and represents our collaborative approach to our work.
Our package
- A very competitive benefit package that includes paying for association dues and professional development
- Fitness and transit reimbursement
- Health and dental benefits
- Group RRSP
- RRSP Matching
- Paid parental leave
- Salary range $94,000-$125,000
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume, portfolio and cover letter.
Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, provincial, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- LEED Green Associate (obtain within 6 months of hire)
- Advanced proficiency with Revit and Rhino
- High-level proficiency with Grasshopper, including administration and configuration
- Experience in all phases of the architectural design process
- Strong written, oral, and graphic communication skills
- Experience with application customization via programming and scripting
- Working knowledge of design visualization, virtual reality, computational design, and environmental analysis applications
- Professional accreditation in Living Design (LEED AP, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI)
Perkins&Will Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Inclusive health benefits extend to same-sex spouses and domestic partners and include coverage for gender confirmation surgery, reinforced by repeated external recognition for LGBTQ equality.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans dental, vision, disability, life, and medical insurance, alongside FSA options and related support programs that broaden access to care.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is complemented by performance bonuses that add to total rewards.
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What We Do
Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place. That’s why clients and community members on nearly every continent partner with us to design healthy, happy places in which to live, learn, work, play, and heal. We’re passionate about Living Design, a philosophy that guides our work and emphasizes poetics and beauty; conceptual clarity; research and innovation; technology and tectonics; community and inclusion; resilience and regeneration; and health and well-being. Our team of over 2,500 professionals in 30 studios worldwide provides interdisciplinary services in architecture, interior design, branded environments, urban design, landscape architecture, and more. Our partners include Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects; Portland; Nelson\Nygaard; and Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). We’re also part of the Sidara Collaborative, a global network of leading designers, engineers, planners, and consultants.
