Thomas Matzen
Bim Director @Jordan & Skala Engineers
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WORK HISTORY
Bim Director @Jordan & Skala Engineers
US
BIM Director with 25+ years of experience in AEC design, CAD/BIM management, and technical operations. Proven track record building and leading BIM departments, establishing company-wide Revit standards, templates, and automation tools to streamline production workflows. Experienced in strategic technology initiatives including cloud platform implementation and software optimization achieving significant cost savings. Dual expertise in BIM strategy and IT infrastructure enables unique perspective on integrating design technology with enterprise systems. Passionate about team development with success creating competency frameworks and career progression pathways.
EDUCATION
Tarrant County College
Associate’s Degree, IT Security
Tarrant County College
Associates, Fine/Studio Arts, General
SKILLS
ABOUT THOMAS MATZEN
Experienced BIM Director with over 25 years in AEC design and CAD/BIM management across multi-office MEP engineering environments. Currently leading BIM operations for a seven-office firm spanning Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Tampa, and Washington D.C, supporting production teams across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low voltage, and sustainability disciplines.Built and manage a 15-member BIM Department from the ground up, including BIM Coordinators, CAD Technicians, and technical support staff. Responsible for developing company-wide Revit standards, templates, and family libraries while creating automation tools using pyRevit and PowerShell to streamline production workflows.Lead strategic technology initiatives including Autodesk Construction Cloud implementation, field reporting system deployments, and software license optimization achieving significant cost savings through vendor negotiations. Oversee BIM execution planning, clash detection workflows using Navisworks, and QA/QC processes to maintain the highest quality standards across all project deliverables.Project experience spans diverse sectors including healthcare, military, industrial, and commercial facilities. Passionate about team development, having created comprehensive competency frameworks with detailed role definitions and clear career progression pathways. Utilize EOS methodology to drive departmental accountability and continuous improvement.Known for bridging BIM strategy with IT infrastructure, enabling seamless integration of design technology with enterprise systems. Communication-driven approach enhances coordination across disciplines, reduces construction administration challenges, and fosters efficient collaboration with clients, contractors, and project teams.
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