Bim Manager
MCW Consultants
Total des années d'expérience :8 years, 0 Mois
Key Achievements:
• Developed and successfully executed an action plan to transition the office away from 2D CAD-based design; setting up and leading the Vancouver office's BIM division.
• Successfully led the training and development of over 50 design staff, transitioning the practice from CAD to BIM
• Implemented effective BIM proposal/BEP framework for incoming projects and developed quality Revit templates, content
libraries, and BIM standards specifically for the Vancouver team.
Non-project based work:
• Oversaw al BIM-related operations for the Vancouver practice
• Advised partners on implementing BMI into their business strategy, development, and decisions
• Guided and supported project teams with Revit projects. Engaged with project managers ni a BMI advisory capacity • Wrote BIM Proposals and BIM Execution Plans
• Developed and maintained BMI standards, content libraries &and templates for the office
• Hosted Revit training sessions and BIM presentations for the team.
Project-based work:
• Project setup, BIM management, clash detection, and coordination.
• Implement engineering design workflows ni Revit to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of mechanical design.
RCMP Norland Detachment, Burnaby, BC - Federal police facility - $160m CAD Project
Salt Spring Island Fire Hall, Granges, BC - Fire station building - 53m CAD Project
Whistler Public Safty Building, Whistler, BC - Joint Police/Fire Service building refurbishment - $500k CAD Project
Key Achievements:
• Successfully spearheaded the execution of 2 large-scale mechanical BMI projects, serving as the pivotal link between design and construction teams, ensuring collaboration and buildable design.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex coordination, precise modeling, site liaison, fabrication detailing, and cross-discipline integration.
• Applied a combination of design acumen, BMI proficiency, and on-site experience to provide effective and efficient solutions for intricate design and construction challenges in critical areas.
City Rail Link Contract 3, Auckland - Infrastructure - $4.3bn Project ($10 Million Mechanical Contract)
• Conducted detailed design of the mechanical services package for a groundbreaking metro connection project covering
3.5 km of twin tunnel, 3 new underground stations, 7 tunnel cross passages, and extensive upgrades to existing stations.
• Refined, value-engineered, and adapted the consultant HVAC design, resulting in cost savings exceeding $1 million
through strategic system refinements, equipment reselection, and the elimination of system over-design.
• Exemplified comprehensive coordination skills by seamlessly integrating mechanical design with BMS, Structure, and
architecture, as well as other service disciplines while proactively addressing overlooked design considerations.
• Facilitated clear and effective communication among designers, suppliers, and consultants, resolving complex
coordination and design challenges. Conducted thorough site inspections and collaborated closely with superintendents,
utilizing BIM to deliver practical, on-site solutions.
• Developed highly detailed and constructible clash-free models, embedding critical safety and maintenance considerations
into the design process.
• Innovatively devised solutions for supporting and seismically restraining mechanical equipment, pipework, and ductwork
in challenging, service-congested areas, ensuring optimal functionality and accessibility for mechanical equipment.
• Streamlined procurement processes by employing complex model takeoff and scheduling techniques, resulting ni
significant time and cost savings.
• Developed facilities management digital assets (COBie) via mapping of detailed engineering meta-data to Revit elements.
Key Achievements:
• Collaborated closely with highly experienced designers from various disciplines, playing a pivotal role in BIM model
development for MEFH services and creating precise drafting/technical design drawings.
• Developed and coordinated cross-sectional service layouts for tunnels and meticulously designed tunnel service support
brackets, covering a significant stretch of 7 km for typical services in a twin tunnel design
Auckland City Rail Link -Contract 3(Large Metro Project) - Services Design, Auckland
• Played a key part in the successful development and delivery of design models and drawings (totaling 620+) through concept and develop-design stages for tunnel and station Mechanical, Electrical, Fire & Hydraulic design packages.
• Design drafting and development of inter-discipline hangers and tunnel service support systems.
• Detailed the design of tunnel cross passages and 6 complex station/tunnel interface areas for the tunnel services package.
Worked with structural engineers to complete the design of large service openings in difficult areas.
• Sped up modeling times by developing versatile complex parametric Revit families
• Communicated the design intent in complicated areas by producing high-detail consultant design drawings and technical
details, reducing consent and approval times at design gate thresholds.
• Ran extensive clash detection and resolved over 1000 tracked clashes across the project over the course of this role.
Construction Temp agency
• Steel &Reo/Rebar work
• Concreating &Demolition
• Steel cutting &hot works
• Crane Dogman (Loading, strapping &gilding crane operator)
• Landscaping
• HVAC Waterproofing
• Flame-on roofing
• Electrical cable laying/pulling
• Concrete cutting &coring (RC, Blockwork, and slab penetrations for services)
• General Labour on commercial sites
Assisted a sole builder in constructing a spec house from foundation footings to gib finishing.
• Received one-on-one training from a highly experienced builder, gaining valuable insights from a tradesman's perspective.
• Developed the ability to interpret and construct from draughtsman's drawings, enhancing my understanding of construction processes.
• Acquired practical knowledge in waterproofing techniques, construction tolerances, and other essential concepts hard to grasp from behind a desk.
Key Achievements:
Produced highly accurate Revit models from point cloud data, ensuring precision and quality ni deliverables.
• Created high-quality fabrication shop drawings, facilitating smooth and efficient construction processes.
• Modeled intricate structural assemblies and complex architecture in Revit, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and
advanced technical skills.
• Conducted comprehensive clash detection and resolution using Navisworks, ensuring clash-free designs and minimizing
construction conflicts.
• Developed parametric Revit families and created BIM content, enhancing modeling efficiency and consistency across
projects.
• Effectively managed small projects and project components, swiftly adapting to a steep learning curve and delivering
successful outcomes.
Building 405 Engineering Tower, University of Auckland - Institutional - $236m
• Coordinated consultant models to a buildable state, actively contributing to the production of installation shop drawings. • Undertook complex plant room, riser, and specialty system modeling and coordination.
• Collaborated with sub-contractors to detail shop drawings for services, promoting accurate and seamless implementation.
Park Hyatt Auckland - Commercial - $300m
• Led the development of a large-scale, highly detailed (LOD400) Hydraulic Services BIM model for a 5-star, 8-floor waterfront hotel, producing a full set of installation/shop drawings for the plumbing contractor.
• Carried out significant plumbing redesign and thorough technical reviews, ensuring compliance with code standards.
• Collaborated closely with site engineers and foremen through site inspections to address design issues and rectify
consultant design issues, ensuring seamless coordination during the construction phase.
Auckland International Airport - Infrastructure - $840m
• Contributed to a major scan to BIM project, undertaking detailed as-built architectural, structural, and MEP services modeling of the entire existing international terminal using laser scan data.
Acute services building, Christchurch Hospital - Healthcare - $375m
• Collaborated closely with seismic engineers to develop seismic bracing and restraint systems for services and plant
equipment in a highly service-dense building as part of the earthquake rebuild.
Uoc Regional Science &Innovation Center, Christchurch - Institutional - $252m
• Performed services modeling, coordination, and drafting for a cutting-edge university laboratory building featuring a wide variety of specialized MEP systems.