Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Daniel Hughes | Revit BIM Expert Seeking Contract Employment

About two weeks ago, I experienced "the call" that many others have received; "we unfortunately have to lay you off from our company."

Below is a short summary from my resume' that you can also download:


Credentials & Expertise

Autodesk Architectural BIM | CAD Software

I am seeking Midwest and/or national contract employment positions where I can leverage my 30 years in the design-building construction field and my 24 years of Autodesk software expertise using Revit Architecture, AutoCAD Architecture (ADT) & AutoCAD.

Here are several of the key roles | positions I've held:
  • Software instructor, educational trainer (3,000+ trainees since 1985), Certified Instructor for Wisconsin Technical College System (part-time / 19 semesters of classes / AutoCAD | AutoCAD 3D Solid Modeling | ADT)
  • Revit-BIM Project Implementation Expert, BIM component modeler

  • Project manager, jobcaptain, construction manager, production assistant

  • Software & project technical support, phone support, help desk specialist

  • National educational speaker & author, blog author, webmaster, SEO specialist

  • Corporate owner, marketing training-consulting services nationally/internationally (15 years)
In lieu of short-term contract employment engagements, I am interested in local organizations with potential growth positions (full-time) that can leverage my skill set listed above; for growing their businesses.


BIM / CAD Software Trainer | Adult Process Education Instructor

Revit Architecture / Revit Building | Version 4.5 - 2010
  • Classes Taught: Essentials (New User), Intermediate, Advanced, Standards and Content Training | Project Implementation & Documentation
  • Designed Pilot Project Implementation, Configure Project Standards & Plotting Procedures

AutoCAD Architecture - Architectural Desktop [ADT] | Release 1.0 Version 2010
  • Classes Taught: Fundamentals (New User), Advanced
  • Designed Pilot Project Implementations, Configure Project Standards & Plotting Procedures
AutoCAD | Release 1.x Version 2010
  • Classes Taught: Essentials (New User), Advanced, 3D Drawing & Modeling and Update from previous versions
  • Designed Pilot Project Implementation, Configure Project Standards & Plotting Procedures


My contact information is on my resume'. Cheers!

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

HVAC & Plumbing Drafter-Designer | Milwaukee Wisconsin

HVAC & Plumbing Drafter | Designer

Milwaukee (WI) area engineering consulting firm is seeking a drafter/designer to work on HVAC & Plumbing work in Revit.

Minimum 2 years experience in MEP and 1 year experience full time on Revit (although more experience in either or both is a BIG plus).

Email resume' to dcarhart@fsnw.com for further information.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

CareerOneStop | ReEmployment Portal


CareerOneStop.org's ReEmployment Portal feature's a volume of state and national job | career resources.


Unemployment Benefits - Healthcare Coverage - Stress of Jobless



Job Hunting - Networking -Job Banks



Change Careers

Skills Assessment - Switching Occupation or Industry - Marketable Skillsets


Upgrade Your Skills

Education - Training - Earn a Degree - Education Financing


This is just one resource I found on the new OPPORTUNITY.GOV website.


Related Posts from my Architectural Solutions Blog:

LINKEDIN to Revit Job | Project Opportunities?


Autodesk Assistance Program | Free or Reduced Cost | Software-Training-Certification

OPPORTUNITY.GOV Resource for Unemployed | Labor Re-Training

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Sunday, May 03, 2009

BIM | CAD Manager Job - Green A/E Firm | Michigan

BIM/CAD Manager

This job opportunity is with a Midwestern award-winning, multi-disciplinary, and green A/E Firm

The BIM/CAD Manager will be responsible for playing a key role on a team that will work with firm leadership to develop and cultivate a strategic plan for the implementation of integrated project delivery utilizing Revit and other BIM components.

The BIM/CAD Manager will work with the IT department and studio managers on hardware and software requirements to effectively perform this work, and with the design staff and project managers to implement and further develop our firm’s procedures and standards for integrating architectural/engineering design and project delivery.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Architecture program, Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:
  • Five years of experience working in an architecture/engineering firm
  • Three years of experience with BIM using Revit Architecture, MEP, and Structure to produce drawing sets and building models.
  • Experienced member of an Integrated Project Delivery team preferred.
Knowledge, skills, abilities:
  • Advanced knowledge of CAD/BIM standards and best practices,
  • architectural project workflow from programming through construction administration. Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD 2010, Revit 2010, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and standard office software packages.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience and enthusiasm for mentoring all levels of staff.
  • Comfort with multiple BIM/CAD roles: training and support mentor, project team member, and strategic operations leader.
Are you interested in joining a company recognized as

  • Firm of the Year by AIA® Michigan,
  • an Elite winner for Work/Life Balance by West Michigan's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For,
  • the first Firm Achievement winner by AIA Grand Valley?
We are looking for talented people to join our firm to serve our clients with innovation, creativity, and vision.

If you wish to be considered for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter to hr@progressiveae.com

Design Firm Website: http://www.progressiveae.com/

This Revit job position was posted on LINKEDIN.com by Steve Fridsma AIA LEED in the BIM Experts Group.

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