Business Card Compliments Revit Resume'

A personal business (employment) card can be impressive and demonstrates a proactive, business character. Most people will invest money for a resume'; but few for a business card.

A business card format provides a

• portable | convenient media to keep in your wallet, purse, pockets, cars
• real-time and easy to hand out when the opportunities appear
  
• great referral system for your peers; they can hand out your card for you
• method to write short notes on the back of it when you meet potential employers
• professional alternative to employers you meet; that don't have a business card on them. They can write down their info on the back of yours.
• snapshot of "you" when attached to your resume' and/or cover letter.
  

Consider this business card checklist.

Realize, a higher quality business card will require a little more investment; but will create a better competitive impression.

• print on a heavier white or off white card stock. It will stand out (thicker) in an employer's business card collection.
  
• use one color printing, bold face your name (see example below)
  
• Use two colored printing where the second color is used on the same content that you bold faced above.
• Provide a potential employer with the quickest, most direct method of contacting you. I recommend using a cell phone number.
  
• Make sure you have voice mail that is active; even if your cell phone or home phone is turned off.
• Provide an email address. Free Email accounts are available through many providers: Google (gmail.com), Yahoo (yahoo.com), Microsoft (msn.com), etc. Make sure your email account can handle large files and has a sufficient amount of storage space.
• Add a blog or personal website address. Some are available at no charge (free) to promote your expertise. We'll review this in another article.
  

Business Card Content |Format Considerations

Example: Front side of your employment business card

-------------------------------------- Front --------------------------------------

Daniel Hughes
Revit Technologist | BIM Manager | Trainer | Blogger
Cell Phone Number: (000) 000-0000
Home Phone: (000) 000-0000

Email: my_email_address@gmail.com
Blog: http://revitjobcaptain.com

30 Years - Facility Design Experience
Healthcare | Labs | Educational | Financial | Justice

-------------------------------------- Front --------------------------------------

Example: Back side of your employment business card

Add short value statements as bullet points regarding your specialized expertise | experience

-------------------------------------- Back --------------------------------------

Revit Consulting-Implementation-Training Services since 2002

Trained more than 300 architects, engineers & contractors on Revit

Largest Revit project $2.6 Billion, Procured $200M of Projects Using Revit

Served as CAD technician, project manager, jobcaptain on $500M of projects

Revit 4.5 - 2009, AutoCAD 1.x - 2009, AutoCAD Architecture 1 - 2009

-------------------------------------- Back --------------------------------------

Business Card Design Tips

Maintain a considerable amount of "white space" on your card. Don't jam it with too much text information.

Use easily readable fonts; the font color should contrast well against the card stock color of the business card. Set font heights, bold facing black or darker colors that draw the reader into your card.

Two color printing requires the card to be printed twice; once for each color. If your budget allows, print two colors on one face of the card, the front side.

Your goal; hand out or mail a total of 250+ business cards within 45 days or less. Call back to those recipients of your business cards within 48 hours of your engagement.

I've been unemployed at least 3 times in the last 30 years; due to bad economics in our industry. Each time, I used unique methods (like this) to contact lots of companies in a short period of time; while minimizing my upfront expenses.

Happy Trails!

Registered Architect | Australia

Job Title

• Architect, Graduate, Registered Architect

Location

• WA

Qualifications

• Degree (Australia)

Availability

• Negotiable

Work Type

• Permanent

Salary

• Negotiable

Years Experience

• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years

CAD Software Experience

• AutoCAD - Intermediate
• Revit - Intermediate
• Sketchup - Intermediate

Project Experience

• Commercial
• Public Buildings
• Health/Medical
• Urban Planning

Description

We are a friendly & relaxed, yet busy, design-based small practice located in Fremantle.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self motivated, creative Architect, with 4-10 years local experience looking to be involved in all facets of project delivery, from client liaison, sketch design, coordination of consultants, through to DA submissions, contract documentation, specification writing & contract administration.

Good communication, documentation & presentation skills are essential.

You must be proficient in Revit to be considered for this role, it will be an advantage if you are familiar with Sketchup and AutoCAD.

This is a permanent, long-term position with a company who values its employees. We are offering an immediate start & an attractive salary package for the right candidate.

This position is posted by ArchiStaff Australia.

Please review and/or apply through this ArchiStaff | Australia job post : Architect, Graduate, Registered Architect

Architectural Draftsperson | Toronto, Ontario-Canada

Architectural Draftsperson | Toronto, Ontario-Canada

We are a small, design oriented firm working primarily in Public Institutional Sector projects with a specialty in secured facilities, including police stations, fire and emergengy services, courthouses and detention centres.

We consider all stages of the project to be the Design Stage, including the development of the contract documents. We also feel that each employee needs to be aware of what the others are working on and encourage site visits for each project. Although we are currently looking for someone who thrives on drawings and detailing of buildings, there is no limit put on the contribution of each person in the firm (five years Canadian experience only,please).

(Location) Toronto, Ontario
(Work Type) Full Time Permanent
(Salary) CAD 45000 - 60000
(Work Status) Permanent Resident
(Job Number) CA08110206
(Software Experience) AutoCAD, Revit, InDesign

This position is posted by ArchiStaff Canada.

Please review and/or apply through this ArchiStaff | Canada job post : Architectural Draftsperson | Toronto, Ontario-Canada

Onsite Project Managers | VICO Virtual Construction

On-Site Project Manager
General Description

The role of the Onsite Project Manager (OPM) is to ensure the successful execution of construction services projects. The scope of work ranges from winning new Services Projects, to daily project planning, quality assurance and management, to customizing the knowledge base of best practices. The OPM is responsible for generating value to clients by applying VICO software solutions to address their business needs & improve processes.

Sales support

• Deliver effective presentations about Virtual Construction™ over the web or in person.
• Win new services projects by creating effective Proposals.
• Travel to meet clients and prospects when necessary.
• Negotiate scope and schedule of new services projects.

Project Management

• Work with customers and sales to manage customer expectation throughout the process
• Work with global team of PMs and Experts
• QA all deliverables before they are presented or delivered to the client
• Ensure that the services team meets key deadlines, or provide an early warning to management when meeting the deadlines are impossible
• Train clients in using deliverables
• Work with the product development team and report problems with the process and tools.
• Create model-based quantity take-off and location-based scheduling deliverables
• Adjust deliverables based on client feedback, estimator, scheduler and subcontractor interviews

Work Experience and Skills Requirements

• Fluent in verbal and written communication in English
• Must be able to deal with customers at all levels – from technicians to C level management
• Must be highly organized and able to multitask effectively
• Must have an understanding of process oriented management techniques
• Must develop a detailed understanding of the construction services business
• Solid understanding of the construction Industry
• Good basic computer skills

Education Requirements

• Bachelors or Master in Construction Management preferred
• Field experience in construction management, estimating, scheduling or architectural construction administration

For immediate consideration, please apply on-line: careers.vicoservices@vicosoftware.com

Visit Vico Software's Career Page for additional information.


I featured Vico Software's Autodesk University press release (On my Architectural Solutions Blog) announcing Vico's integration of their 5D Virtual Construction Software and Autodesk Revit.

Vico 5D Virtual Construction + Revit-BIM | AU2008

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Mid-Senior Level Architect Positions | AutoCAD-Revit-BIM Experience

There are several positions available, the recruitment agency has condensed and summarized the common basic information below.

Mid-Senior level Architect openings in:

• Los Angeles
• Boston
• New York
• Omaha
• San Francisco
• Baltimore
• Atlanta

• BArch minimum, MArch preferred.
  
• Registration preferred but not required
• Must have a strong portfolio strictly in health care, higher education, commercial or institution design
• Software Programs/Experience: AutoCAD, Revit, BIM Experience

For consideration for any of these openings, please email your detailed resume and 3 project samples to:

Heather Golden
Talent Specialist
Interior Talent Inc., ASID & IIDA Industry Partners

800-915-3012
800-915-3032 fax
561-212-5829 mobile

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Project Architect - Tempe, AZ | Baltimore, MD/Silver Spring, MD

Project Architect - Tempe, AZ/Baltimore, MD/Silver Spring, MD

This client has opportunities in Tempe, AZ, Baltimore, MD, and Silver Spring, MD for an experienced project architect to work on some of the most premier higher education and research facilities.

Role:

The Project Architect works with the Senior Project Manager or Design Director in the development of design concepts, and coordinate concepts with the work of other architects, engineers and technicians which are incorporated into a final deliverable.

Responsibilities:

1. Works on all aspects of architectural projects.
2. May focus in Project Management, Design, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Administration aspects of Project Delivery.
3. Performs a variety of complex tasks and may be oversee work on minor projects.
4. Selects, evaluates, and implements procedures and techniques used on projects.
5. Prepares and submits reports, studies, drawings and/or specifications as requested.
6. Assist the Senior Architect in developing project man-hours and planning schedule for his/her phases of the project.
7. Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Qualifications: Familiar with architectural concepts, practices, procedures, final documents, specifications, materials and construction practices.

Requirements:

• Architectural Registration preferred.
• LEED accreditation required within 12 months.
• CSI certification encouraged- CDT (Construction Documents Technologist) as the preliminary test followed by CCS (Certified Construction Specifier) and then CCCA (Certified Construction Contract Administrator).
• Proficiency using Revit.

Education:

• Bachelor of Architecture or Masters or equivalent.

Experience:

• Five+ years related experience and/or training.

This position is posted by Leadmark Group.

For immediate consideration please email a resume to Michael Anderson. If you have questions please call Michael at 800.493.0864 Ext. 4.

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Communication Technology Systems Designer - Boston, MA

Communication Technology Systems Designer

The client is looking for a Communication Technology Systems Designer in their Boston office who will be responsible for designing/drafting, voice/data/video cabling, security access control, CCTV systems, Audio Visual systems and broadband (CATV) systems for various projects.

Designers aid in the selection of equipment, edit specifications, and help produce working documents utilizing Revit, AutoCAD and Autodesk products. Working closely with senior designers, vendors and clients.

The successful candidate will produce final drawings/specifications and complete design tasks.

The ideal candidate will possess 4+ years' experience drafting and designing distribution systems using Revit and AutoCAD.

Revit/AutoCAD Certificate in Design and Drafting is preferred. Must have general knowledge of building codes and general engineering practices. RCDD not essential at this time, will help successful candidate towards certification.

This position is posted by Leadmark Group.

For immediate consideration please email a resume to Michael Anderson If you have questions please call Michael at 800.493.0864 Ext. 4.

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CAD Manager – Ho Chi Minh City Office | Vietnam

CAD MANAGER – Ho Chi Minh City Office | Vietnam
Department Civil, M&E & Structural Design Department & Urban Planning and Architecture Department

This position reports to Design Director

Work relationship Design Director, Structural Director, Team leaders/Design Managers, Architects and Draughtsmen, Engineers, Project Managers, Pricing

Key responsibilities

1. Sets up, enforces and controls CAD standards for the branch office
2. Coordinate and supervise the production of drawings
3. Implement Design and CAD standards
4. Create and organize and update AutoCad library of architectural details
5. Organize the production files on the server
6. Evaluate and train the engineers and design team
7. Forecast and design the resources with DD and TD
8. Improve draughtsmen productivity
   

Duties

• Enforce the proper use of CAD standards and library
• Check the quality and the progress of design documents prepared by the design teams. Team Leader (TL) should consult regularly the CAD Manager.
• Enforce the proper use of server (regular save on server, at the proper place)
• Make sure that documents issued follow the standards set up by the company Quality Control before releasing ACT documents to external consultants and clients .
• Assist in the evaluation if candidates for the team (if required)
• Follow up the modifications discussed with the DM and TL and make sure that they are implemented.
• Organize and follow up the Quality Contract for all the projects under design (list of drawings, drawings filing soft and paper copies)
• When necessary, The CAD Manager may participate to the recruitment and evaluation of staff for the design teams
• About the sourcing, set up the data base with the IT Manager, following the form prepared by the DM, PM
• Organize regular evaluation and training sessions
• Set up the templates and necessary forms upon request
• Advise the DM and PM upon request
• Performance Standards

Background in Architecture and drafting with a good command of English

Revit, AutoCAD 2D, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, Archicad, Illustrator,…

Salary: US$ 3,000 Net per month + Healthcare

Hill McGlynn International Recruitment is posting this exciting opportunity to work for a multi-disciplinary consultancy in Vietnam.

Please contact Emily Plummer of Hill McGlynn International Recruitment via email.

Revit-BIM Manager | Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Revit-BIM Manager | Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Revit-BIM Manager position requires a minimum on 2-3 years of practical experience working on large projects; preferable to schools or hospital additions.

BIM Manager will be responsible for ongoing project quality improvements, project delivery-deliverables, and project support for planned BIM implementations.

Duties will be inclusive to assisting with pre-construction services (estimating, scheduling, project planning, constructability and site utilization).

This individual will assist engineers with the development of complex drawings and detailed mechanical components.

Candidates will have strong working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD software.

This Revit-BIM Manager Position | Opportunity is posted by AllianceStaff LLC of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Email your resume to Ms. Leighann Lentz or contact her directly at (414) 607-1700 to discuss your experience and the details | opportunities of this position.

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Director of Mechanical Engineering

Director of Mechanical Engineering

A large firm in Texas is looking for a Director of Mechanical Engineering, with Experience in the design of hospital, data center and other commercial projects' HVAC systems. Experienced in AutoCAD 3D and to help implement BIM.

This position has been listed by OM5 Dallas and their recruiter Sean McDermott. Email Sean or call him directly P: 214.261.1209 Sean is a recruiter for the commercial construction industry.

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Design Manager - Construction Company

Design Manager - Construction Company
Overview:

Our client is one of America’s oldest and largest construction firms – and since 2002 has been 100% employee owned. Unlike many firms of our size, we are True Builders; a fact which our clients appreciate since they continually come to us with their most complex building challenges.

Client has built in nearly every state, with projects ranging in size from $1 million to $500 million in a wide variety of markets including healthcare, university, laboratory & science, K-12 education and heavy/civil. We have projects throughout the country.

Client's Texas Division is currently seeking a candidate for a Design Manager role. The Design Manager develops expectations for content and quality of design at various stages of the construction project and ensures timely completion of design associated with design build projects.


The Design Manager has the responsibility to accurately and fully inform management of designated projects’ overall design status and quality of design, including potential liabilities and/or concerns.

This individual will work closely with Client project teams and have primary interface with Client Preconstruction Directors, Client Construction Directors, Client Quality Director, third party Design firms and Peer review consultants.

Responsibilities:

• Define, schedule and monitor Design deliverables on projects – may be Design-Build projects or Construct only


• Develop & Maintain Design Schedule & Preconstruction Schedule


• Define key measurable milestones / metrics with project team, owner & design team


• Identify potential obstacles / problems and develop work arounds


• Coordinate design reviews, coordination reviews, constructability reviews, pier reviews


• Monitor project scope and trends


• Develop value alternatives


• Maintain design issue / action item log


• Maintain Design RFI’s and Design RFI Log


• Implement ClientQuality program & procedures as applicable in the design process


• Oversea existing conditions survey & as-built coordination as required per project


• Investigate, review and manage impact of new technology in design such as Building Information Modeling (BIM)


• Update Client procedures (Precon, Field, etc…) to incorporate best Design Management techniques


• Present Design Management training at various Division training opportunities such as Project Manager Training, Project Superintendent Training, and Management Development Program Training


• Implementation of Client Quality program and procedures, verifying critical quality elements are incorporated into the Design Documents and are part of the Construction Activities


• Build effective and strong relationships with Risk Management/Legal


• Build effective and strong relationships with Executive Management/Business Unit Leaders/Key Division Management


• Build effective and strong relationships with Key Owners/Architects/Engineers


• Document Lessons Learned and Best Practices

Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication
• Excellent Facilitator capabilities
• Process oriented
• Proven experience with Implementation of Focused Initiatives
• Focus on Key Design and Quality Process Characteristics (Define the End Goal, Work Done Right the First Time, Each Individual is Responsible, Verification - Not Inspection, Long-Term Focus, and Improved Results in Design Document Quality). Not Focused on Just Completing Checklists or Writing Plans
• Understands design, construction and operations
• Hands-on field experience in design and construction
• Enjoys training others
• Team builder
• Specific technical expertise in building enclosures or mechanical systems is desirable
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and software programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
• 5 plus years experience in management positions managing and coordinating Design disciplines
• BS in Engineering or Architecture required.
• Professional Engineer or Registered Architect preferred
• History of Affiliations with Professional Organizations preferred (i.e. AIA, CSI, ASHRAE, etc…)

This position has been listed by OM5 Dallas and their recruiter Sean McDermott. Email Sean or call him direct P: 214.261.1209

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Revit Jobs-Employment-Project Postings

Revit Specialist-San Francisco

Job Description

Our AE client is an international industry leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and is aggressively transitioning to Revit. In addition, the firm utilizes 3dsMax, AutoCAD Architecture, SketchUp, Rhino, NavisWorks, and other software. These are supported by a worldwide network and state-of-the-art computer hardware.

The position will entail active, hands-on, assistance to Revit project teams as a member of the Firmwide Advanced Technology Group. It will include developing processes, training material, and content, as well as teaching and providing expert advice to individuals and groups.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a special passion for Revit and BIM.
• Be excited about the opportunity to travel.
• Enjoy helping individuals and teaching groups.
• Communicate well, both orally and in writing.
• Care about quality.
• Want to learn about new computer-aided design technology.

Qualifications

Candidates must have five years of experience with large projects in architecture or a related field and be expert at using Revit. They will need to be a self-starter, and possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Ideally, they will also be able to articulate and codify processes, express these graphically, and write well. Experience with AutoCAD Architecture, 3dsMax, Adobe graphic programs, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite, is also desirable.

Contact Wendy Burrell with Talent Resource Planning.

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Revit Jobs-Employment-Project Postings

Revit Jobs-Employment-Project Postings

When I started the Revit JobCaptain Blog in 2005, I included the website links to several association job boards in the right column of the home page; AIA National Career Center, AIA Chicago, etc.

Over the years I've had organizations continue to request me to list their Revit jobs, Revit BIM management positions and Revit project opportunities.

The BIM design process is creating a strain for staff resources. Its clear there are more Revit-BIM jobs than trained and/or properly trained individuals to fill positions in the BIM design process.

Considerations when responding to a Revit job opportunity:

Take time and due diligence to read, investigate and thoroughly review each Revit job post and the organization providing this position.

That also includes the staffing or recruitment agency which is advertising this position for the employer.

Initially, you should be able to investigate any job opportunity without providing sensitive personal information; like your Social Security Number (SSN), personal pictures, race, age, religious preference, etc.

A job application does not require the latter personal information and disclosure of your SSN is risky in our virtual world.

You should provide a carefully crafted, one page resume' that lists the major value points of your career. It briefly validates your experience and expertise for the Revit job posted.

I recommend sending this document in a PDF format to prevent altering or tampering of your resume'.

I welcome your feedback. I'll continue to reference and update this page in each Revit job post.