Jack Fairgrieve

Digital Project Lead | BIM Manager | Civil Engineer | Hydropower and Dams

Puidoux, Vaud, Switzerland

About

With a passion for innovation and a proven track record in civil engineering and project management, I am dedicated to shaping the future of the AEC industry through Information Management (B)IM processes, standards, technology, and group dynamics. My journey has taken me across the globe, living in South America and Asia, providing me with unique experiences and a rich social and technical skill set. Excited to work collaboratively to create innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions in the construction industry. Passionate instructor through project-based learning in a student-led environment and learning organisations.

Experience

  • Digital Project Lead | BIM Manager at Gruner Stucky Ltd
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    BIM Management •Grimselsee heightening of Spitallamm and Seeuferegg dams, Grimselpass road, existing infrastructure •Grimsel Innertkirchen 3+km tunnel SCAN2BIM •Fish ladder Kraftwerk Bremgarten-Zufikon (BIM2Field model-based construction) •Fish ladder Aarekraftwerk Klingnau (BIM2Field model-based construction) BIM Consulting •Change management •Workshops & BIM Methodology Training •Clients' needs assessment & documentation •ISO19650 & more BIM Coordination •Trift dam, Switzerland Civil Engineering •Centrale hydroélectrique de La Dernier: remplacement conduites forcées et décharges

  • BIM Consultant at PlaniBIM SA
    May 2024 - Jun 2024 · 2 mos

  • Geotechnical Engineer at Karakas & Français SA
    Nov 2021 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Project Based Learning Coordinator and Engineering Instructor at VIS Experimental Education Institute
    Dec 2019 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Lead designer of Project Based Learning experiences, creating partnerships with local businesses, NGOs, and government. Instructing high school grade 9 to 12 Math, Engineering, Construction, Carpentry, 3D printing. Strong desire to improve robotics and coding skills in a student-led learning environment.

  • Civil engineer (structural, civil works & BIM) at B+S ingénieurs conseils SA
    May 2019 - Nov 2019 · 7 mos

    Major infrastructure projects mandated by the United Nations (official partners), local government, and the private sector.