Virtual Campus / Digital Twin Pioneer at UC Berkeley (2014)
Resume:
BOB E WADDELL
Executive Summary: BIM & VDC Strategy Leader, 30+ Years of
Architectural Innovation
A visionary BIM & VDC Specialist with a 30-year legacy of bridging the gap between complex architectural design and cutting-edge digital transformation. From earning a Distinguished Service Medal for contributions to the Space Shuttle Program to managing mission-critical projects for NASA, the DoD, and the Army Corps of Engineers, I bring a "zero-failure" mindset to high-security and large-scale developments.
As an industry mentor, educator, and Space Enthusiasts, I specialize in the full lifecycle of Virtual Design and Construction, specifically targeting AI-driven automation, 3D/4D/5D modeling, and the development of 19650/GSA BIM standards. Having spearheaded technology integration for top-tier firms like BSB Design and OPN Architects, I excel at streamlining workflows that enhance project efficiency, sustainability, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. I am dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous learning and deploying emerging technologies to solve the most demanding challenges in the modern built environment. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LS3P Architectural Technology Specialist / BIM Coordinator/Consultant March 2025 – November 2025
• Firm-Wide Tech Integration: Championed advanced BIM workflows across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring seamless model integration between architectural design and engineering consultants.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Conducted rigorous Revit model audits and health checks to maintain high-level data integrity and adherence to project- specific BIM standards.
• Workflow Automation: Leveraged Dynamo and AI-driven tools to automate repetitive modeling tasks, significantly reducing production timelines for large-scale commercial and institutional projects.
• Stakeholder Visualization: Developed high-fidelity renderings and virtual walkthroughs using Enscape and Twinmotion, facilitating real-time design reviews and accelerated client decision-making.
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157 Capetown Court, Unit 107
Weaverville, North Carolina
28787
Skills
AEC Collection(Revit, etc)
Forma(BIM Collaboration)
Enscape/Twinmotion/Epic
AI Implementation ( Claude,
etc)
ESRI/BIMGIS/
ACOE/VA/DoD/GSA
Standards
Affiliations
AIA Associate
NBIMS
OpenBIM
BIM Storm
Top Secret Military Clearance
(Army Corp Of Engineers,
DOD, DEA, USAF, VA and
NASA) 1996-2016
Moon/Mars base design
Enthusiast.
Awards
Distinguished Service Metal-
NASA Space Shuttle
Program(1980)
SPACEX VDC / Design-Build Specialist-Contractor 2024
• Space base Infrastructure: Spearheaded the integration of BIM/Virtual Design software for Space planning at Vandenberg Space Force Base, meeting the high-precision requirements of aerospace facilities.
• Technology Advocacy: Successfully introduced the use of the Autodesk AEC Collection, bridging the gap between design-build theory and BIM Support. Scan to BIM, and GIS.
• Mission-Critical Coordination: Managed sensitive data environments and VDC workflows to ensure zero-defect project delivery for high-velocity aerospace infrastructure.
VAN METER WILLIAM POLLACK LLP BIM/VDC Manager 2022 – 2024
• Standardization: Developed comprehensive BIM Execution Plans (BEP) for complex multi-family projects, reducing design-to-construction errors and improving project efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Led firm-wide training and QC of Revit models, utilizing AI- driven automation to increase drafting productivity and technical accuracy.
• Communication: Enhanced stakeholder collaboration through advanced 3D visualization, providing a clearer understanding of complex urban housing developments, utilizing Esri software
BSB DESIGN Director of BIM Technology 2019 – 2020
• National Oversight: Directed BIM policies, procedures, and standards for 10 nationwide offices, ensuring consistent delivery and technical excellence across the organization.
• Change Management: Motivated and mentored design teams to adopt modern VDC processes, aligning nationwide offices under a unified digital strategy.
OPN ARCHITECTS BIM Manager 2015 – 2018
• Technical Support: Managed architectural procedures and standards for four regional offices; provided high-level troubleshooting for all Autodesk products.
• Virtual Design Strategy: Pioneered the use of 3D/4D/5D modeling and Facility Management (FM) strategies to optimize building lifecycle management and project pacing.
PERKINS + WILL Interim BIM / Design Applications Manager 2014
• Secure Project Delivery: Led a specialized Scan-to-BIM project for the DEA Headquarters in San Francisco, managing high-security site coordination and data modeling.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY (RSSP) BIM Specialist/Facility Management 2012 – 2014
• Digital Twin Development: Designed the UC Berkeley “Virtual Campus” to support facility lifecycle management and space planning for all student housing (RSSP).
ELLERBE BECKET / AECOM BIM Manager / Revit Implementation 2008 – 2010
• Healthcare VDC: Produced high-detail BIM models and renderings for large- scale high rise, healthcare and institutional projects across three West Coast offices.
BLACK AND VEATCH VDC Design Specialist 2007 – 2008
• Critical Infrastructure: Designed replacement pumping stations in New Orleans (Post-Katrina) for the Army Corps of Engineers. Final production using Autodesk Revit
• Classified Programs: Led Design Charettes for 3 Top Secret USAF projects at undisclosed locations.
Education and Coursework
Mechanical Engineering. University of Louisville - Louisville, Kentucky (1973-1976) Community College of the Air Force - Edwards Air Force Base, California (1976-1980)
-Associate Degree: Environmental/Engineering
University of California at Irvine (Extension (1989-1991) – Architecture (Frank Gehry Pilot Program)
Sci/Arc-Los Angeles, California (1984-1985) - Architecture University of California at Berkeley (VA ASSIST)(Chabot/Laney College) (2012-2014)
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