BIM Project Manager

James Palavros

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Home: 732-***-****

Mobile: 732-***-****

Email: act7hj@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

Career Objective:

Looking for a challenging position utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) in a reputed company with the intent to implement my wide range of experience, skills and determination for the benefit of the organization.

Personal Profile:

I have acquired valuable skills as a CAD/BIM Manager and BIM Coordinator. Skills that include 3D Modeling, CAD/BIM Standards Development and CAD/Revit training. I have worked on both the Revit and AutoCAD MEP platforms for various projects. An Effective listener and communicator who has a hunger for knowledge. Productive worker under pressure and highly motivated. Possess the determination and commitment to reach all personal and company goals with a “Whatever it takes” attitude.

Skills Summary:

Strong Skills in AutoCAD MEP 2010-16

and Revit 2009-16

Create AutoCAD Scripts

Provide Technical Support to CAD and

Revit Users

Project Setup in CAD and Revit

Import/Export between CAD and Revit

Development/Implementation of CAD

and Revit Standards

Multi-Discipline Coordination in CAD

and Revit

4D Simulation

BIM 360 Glue

Uniformat Code/COBie Implementation

Asset Management

Microstation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Class Detection utilizing Navisworks

Manage Software 2014, 2015

Newforma, Buzzsaw, ProjectWise,

Dropbox, Livelink, Procore

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam Revu/Adobe

Problem Solving, Analytical Abilities,

Creativity

Demonstrate Leadership and

Management Skills

BIM Requirement Budgeting

Professional Experience

Schiavone Construction Co. LLC, 150 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094 May 2014 -Present BIM Manager

(86th Street Constructors Joint Venture – Second Avenue Subway Project Site)

Review specifications and construction drawing documents to identify the project scope of work

Attend meetings to review scope of work, scheduling and building progressions

Conduct all BIM coordination meetings with sub-contractors to review an address all conflicts

Creation of Clash Detection Report documenting all discipline conflicts and action status

Responsible for the modeling and coordination of all power equipment

Research and Develop the most feasible methods to achieve project goals and eliminate conflicts in the building process

Establish weekly coordination meeting with field Personnel to discuss schedule, deliveries and coordination issues

Generate slab and wall lift drawings that are used to coordinate openings, sleeves, penetrations and equipment pads to assist the construction process and team

Create 2D composites of discipline drawings for coordination

Create and submit RFI’s (Request For Information) documenting design and/or construction discrepancies

Modeling of all architectural and structural changes required per latest design revisions

Inspection of construction development to assure that construction is complying with project contract drawings and specifications

Responsible for the layout and coordination (Including Installation Processes) of all 86th Street subway station artwork

BIM Project Manager

(GCT Constructors Joint Venture – East Side Access Grand Central Station Project Site)

Provide leadership and supervision to the project BIM team

Sub-Contractor supervision throughout coordination and construction process

Assist Construction Management team with Project Tracking process

Ensure the BIM activities are concluded within the set budget

Develop and promote new strategies for effective working of BIM model

Implemented project As-Built and Shop drawing process

Implemented BIM Procedures

BIM model Quality Assurance

Conduct all BIM coordination meetings with sub-contractors and design team to review an address all conflicts

Creation of Clash Detection Reports and Matrix documenting all discipline conflicts and action status

Research and Develop the most feasible methods to achieve project goals and eliminate conflicts in the building process

Generated Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) Layouts

Site Logistics planning and produced Layouts

Developed and maintained project BIM Execution Plan

Coordination/Composite drawings

Maintained Asset Management to BIM Model Process

Modeling of MEP Equipment and Input of Manufactures Cut Informtaion into BIM Model for Asset Management Implementation

Syska Hennessy Group, 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10013 2008 - 2014 Senior Associate, CAD/BIM Supervisor

Managed the daily operations and workload of the CAD/Revit Department (10 Draftsman/CAD Managers) for all SHG firms on the East Coast

Initiated/collaborated on the development/deployment of BIM/CAD standards/practices

BIM Manager for large scale projects

Provided BIM support and guidance for offices nationwide

BIM Model Interference check utilizing Revit

3D Modeling for all Disciplines

Member of National BIM training and support group

Develop and promote new strategies for firwide BIM practices

Hosted project team BIM Coordination meetings for design teams

Worked with office IT/LAN managers to resolve issues relating directly to BIM/CAD Projects:

United Nations, Hyundai Tower, Lotte Jamsil Super Tower, Holy Cross Hospital, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Danbury Hospital, JFK Airport, Laguardia Airport Arup, 155 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013 2001 - 2008 CAD Manager

Managed the daily operations and workload of the CAD Department (6 Draftsman)

Firms CAD representative at project team meetings

CAD Manager for large scale projects

Initiated/collaborated on the development/deployment of office CAD standards/practices MEP Coordinator/Modeler

Coordinated walkthroughs (animations) of discipline models utilizing Navisworks

Coordinated design changes in discipline models to address conflicts

3D modeling for all disciplines

Projects:

DFW Airport, Dulles International Airport, Second Avenue Subway, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Fulton Street Transit Center

Syska and Hennessy, 11 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 1998 - 2001 CAD Manager

Managed the daily operations and workload of the CAD Department (5 Draftsman)

Member of firmwide CAD committee

Completed Electrical Design Systems I and New York/National Electrical Code courses

Power/Lighting/Telecommunication layout and circuiting

Electrical diagrams, schematics and schedules

Credentials:

10-Hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Certified

30-Hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Certified

Scaffolding Training (4-Hour D.O.B Certified)

Track Training (2-Hour Metro-North Certified)

Education:

PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE June 1993 - July 1995 635 Smithsfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Associate in Specialized Technology Degree

Major: Drafting and Design Technology/Architectural CAD References:

Alexander Engelman – Syska Hennessy Group, Associate Partner Phone: 212-***-****

Jomnathan Cuomo – Syska Hennessy Group, Senior Associate Phone: 212-***-****

Richard Drouin – Syska Hennessy Group, Senior Associate Phone: 212-***-****

Markus Yakren – Syska Hennessy Group, Senior Vice President Phone: 212-***-****

James Conwell – Syska Hennessy Group, Associate

Phone: 212-***-****

Micheal Montalto – The Fulcrum Group, Director of Engineering Services Cell: 917-***-****

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