Employment Type: Full-time; hybrid optional (in-office 2-3 days/week)

Who We Are: Through great design, we help your community re-imagine what’s possible. Our core values: trust, courage, and to do important things drive everything we do, both internally and with clients.

We have been providing excellence in architecture, design, master planning, needs assessment, creative placemaking, and other consulting services in eastern Iowa for 40 years. We have artists, architects, interior designers, community planners, historic preservationists, graphic designers, drafts-people, and construction industry specialists to ensure that every tool is available to meet the challenges of every project. Together we have a dynamic Team with a wide-ranging portfolio of over 2,500 projects.

We believe that we serve our clients best by being able to utilize our in-house talent and also through our enthusiasm and openness to partner and collaborate with a wide array of artisans, crafts-people, businesses, & trade industry professionals. We view all consultants as collaborators rather than as competitors and prioritize them based on their performance, cost, and quality of service. We value unique and unlikely partnerships as a means to innovate, create, and deliver.

Martin Gardner Architecture Firm - Serving all of Iowa and the Surrounding States.

Job Description: MGA is looking for a BIM Technician/Drafter II to join their team. The BIM Technician/Drafter II requires a solid background in BIM software, proficiency in drafting standards, and a solid foundation in architectural projects. The BIM Technician/Drafter II will be assisting BIM processes, contributing to the development, modification, and maintenance of BIM models for architectural projects. They will be responsible for producing detailed architectural design drawings, models, and documentation utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, etc. while adhering to industry standards. This position should be fully competent in all conventional aspects of architecture and have experience in quality control.

Requirements:

• A technical or professional degree in architecture, engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills:

• Fully competent in all conventional aspects of architecture and can independently perform a variety of assignments requiring skills in these architectural aspects for projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Technical knowledge in architectural design principles, Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite necessary. Experience with Rhino, SketchUp, 3ds Max, and Lumion a plus but not required.
• Maintain and update BIM models throughout the design and construction phases, ensuring all changes and revisions are integrated seamlessly.
• Review and analyze project documents, including architectural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings, to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Assist in coordinating and resolving BIM model conflicts and design issues, working closely with the project team to find efficient solutions.
• Familiarity with project coordination and conflict resolution within a BIM environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Perform analyses of design, planning and occupancy studies, and design layouts.
• Prepare project specifications, compiling and analyzing relevant data.
• Creates reports, plans, estimates, and calculations.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Martin Gardner Architecture is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Martin Gardner Architecture is a Drug-Free Workplace