From time to time I get requests to post job openings. Some are free and some are paid. This is a paid posting.

Mancini Duffy , an Award winning Architecture & Interior Design firm based in New York City, is seeking a CAD/Desktop Support Manager. Responsibilities are to manage the day-to-day configuration, deployment, standards and training issues required to successfully implement an enterprise-wide adoption of Autodesk Architectural Desktop including new BIM drawing paradigm and increased productivity tools. Monitor CADD and other software application license usage and prepare annual budget for renewals and purchases. In addition, position works closely with IT to provide back-up desktop support, and should be flexible to work on billable projects. Candidate should have experience with AutoCAD 2011 and Revit 2013 support and programming, and desktop support tools. Licensed architect preferred.

For additional information visit our website at: http://www.manciniduffy.com/#/about/careers

To be considered, please email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: careers@manciniduffy.com

Minimum: Entry-Level Configuration

Operating System*

Microsoft® Windows®7 32-bit

Enterprise
Ultimate
Professional
Home Premium
Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2 (or later)

Professional
Home
Browser

Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7.0 (or later)

CPU Type

Single- or Multi-Core Intel® Pentium®, Xeon®, or i-Series processor or AMD® equivalent with SSE2 technology. Highest affordable CPU speed rating recommended.

Autodesk® Revit® software products will use multiple cores for many tasks, using up to 16 cores for near-photorealistic rendering operations.

Memory

4 GB RAM

Models created in previous versions of Revit software products may require more available memory for the one-time upgrade process.
/3GB RAM switch not recommended. Revit software and system stability can be affected by memory conflicts with video drivers when the /3GB switch is active.
Video Display

1,280 x 1,024 with true color

Video Adapter

Basic Graphics:
Display adapter capable of 24-bit color

Advanced Graphics:
DirectX® 10 capable graphics card with Shader Model 3 as recommended by Autodesk.

Hard Disk

5 GB free disk space

Pointing Device

MS-Mouse or 3Dconnexion® compliant device

Media

Download or installation from DVD9 or USB key

Connectivity

Internet connection for license registration and prerequisite component download

I asked about the purchasing process to see what level of influence BIM Managers might have in the purchasing process.

Almost half appear to work in a team environment to define software needs.  Another quarter of you have bottom line purchasing authority.

This is good news in that the decisions related to the software used in BIM is in the hands of those that oversee the processes and products of BIM.

When selecting software that enhances and supports BIM you should be working with others if you have anyone that can give you good input. Leaving others out of the process can hinder your effective selection of the right tools.  Take the time to talk to others.

If you are providing input to others keep the conversation going.  Don’t let the ones making the decision do it without your input.  Keep talking to them when they ask and even when they don’t ask.  Keep  searching and finding new tools and letting others know what you find.

32-Bit Autodesk Revit Architecture

• Microsoft® Windows® 7 32-bit Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional, or Home Premium; Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit (SP2 or later) Enterprise, Ultimate, Business, or Home Premium; or Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP2 or later) Professional or Home*
• Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon™ dual core, 3.0 GHz (or higher) with SSE2 technology for Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit or Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit (SP2 or later). Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon dual core, 1.6 GHz (or higher) with SSE2 technology for Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or later)
• 3 GB RAM <== Way too Low!!
• 5 GB free disk space
• 1,280 x 1,024 monitor with true color
• Display adapter capable of 24-bit color for basic graphics; 256 MB DirectX® 9-capable graphics card with Shader Model 3 for advanced graphics. Find out more about recommended graphics hardware.
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7.0 (or later)
• Microsoft Mouse-compliant pointing device
• Download or installation from DVD
• Internet connectivity for license registration

64-Bit Autodesk Revit Architecture

• Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional, or Home Premium; Microsoft® Windows Vista® 64-bit (SP2 or later) Enterprise, Ultimate, Business, or Home Premium; or Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 edition (SP2 or later).*
• Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon™ dual core, 3.0 GHz (or higher) with SSE2 technology for Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit or Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit (SP2 or later). Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon dual core, 1.6 GHz (or higher) with SSE2 technology for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 edition (SP2 or later)
• 3 GB RAM <== Way too Low!!
• 5 GB free disk space
• 1,280 x 1,024 monitor with true color
• Display adapter capable of 24-bit color for basic graphics; 256 MB DirectX® 9-capable graphics card with Shader Model 3 for advanced graphics. Find out more about recommended graphics hardware.
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7.0 (or later)
• Microsoft Mouse-compliant pointing device
• Download or installation from DVD
• Internet connectivity for license registration

Performance Recommendations

• Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional, or Home Premium
• Quad Core Intel® Xeon® Processor (2.50 GHz, 2X6M L2, 1333) or equivalent AMD processor
• 8 GB RAM (or more) <== Still too Low???  I think so.
• 1,280 x 1,024 monitor with true color
• 1 GB (or more) DirectX® 9-capable graphics card with Shader Model 3. Find out more about recommended graphics hardware.

When asked what software the participants oversee (with multiple choices allowed) I got the following feedback:

As you can see Revit is in use the most and NavisWorks is right behind (although it is not a creation tool).

I would expect that my audience is mostly Autodesk based and that these results lean toward that perspective, but the sharp drop in usage of other tools does reflect what I have seen in other surveys.

I asked how long the respondent had the designation and BIM title.  I wanted an idea on the longevity of those that were overseeing BIM.

2010

You can see that some have been doing this for up to 5 years and many have just started taking on new titles.

When looking back at 2009 and 2008…

2009

2008

2009 had the largest portion in the 1-2 year zone as did 2008.  69% had two years or less with a BIM title in 2009 and 78% in 2008.

So we are seeing longevity starting to display itself in the designations and titles given to those overseeing BIM.