Jason Mc Kenzie
About Jason Mc Kenzie
Jason Mc Kenzie is the NSW Building Structures CAD/BIM Leader at Arup in Sydney, Australia, with extensive experience in BIM management and structural technology.
Current Role at Arup
Jason Mc Kenzie currently holds the title of NSW Building Structures CAD/BIM Leader at Arup since 2018 in Sydney, Australia. In this role, he manages the Autodesk 360 platform and tools, oversees regional training documentation, and mentors younger technicians. He is known within his team as the 'Mr. CAD/BIM fix it guy,' reflecting his extensive expertise and hands-on problem-solving skills.
Previous Role in New York
From 2015 to 2018, Jason Mc Kenzie worked as a Senior BIM Manager at Arup in New York, New York, USA. During his time in this position, he coordinated and managed a global team of technicians to develop a set of globally aligned Revit families and content, aiming to build a unified global Revit family library. He also managed the rollout of the Australasian Revit structural template and content.
Career in Brisbane
Before his role in New York, Jason Mc Kenzie spent several years in Brisbane, Australia, working for Arup. His roles included QLD Building Structures CAD/BIM Manager (2012-2015), Senior Structural Technician (2010-2012), and Structural Technician (2008-2010). In these positions, he contributed to producing and reviewing QA processes and smart forms, as well as facilitating internal and external training courses.
Early Career and Education
Jason Mc Kenzie's early career includes a stint at KarelCAD as Queensland Regional Revit Sales Manager in 2006. He studied CAD Technology and earned a Diploma from Southbank Institute of Technology in 2007. He continued his education there, obtaining an Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology/Technician from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Griffith University, completed from 2000 to 2002.
Educational Background
Jason Mc Kenzie has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Griffith University between 2000 and 2002. He later pursued technical education at Southbank Institute of Technology, where he completed a Diploma in CAD Technology in 2007 and an Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology/Technician from 2007 to 2009.