BIM Designer III

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a BIM Designer III? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Responsibilities

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Meet the Recruiter:
Eric Laffey

Summary:

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary:

The BIM Designer III will be responsible for revising existing design files, creating new design files based on comments from senior designers and engineers, and mentoring/reviewing work of designers with less experience. This role will also lead design projects and teams. Duties will focus not only on using Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Autodesk Construction Cloud but also Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.

The BIM Designer III will also mentor junior designers, conduct clash detection studies, and collaborate with engineers, vendors, and contractors.

Essential Duties:

Functional Operations:

• Create design files of equipment and identify clashes between manufacturing equipment, process connections, and facility infrastructure
• Prepare designs, layouts, drawings, and bills of material for major maintenance, facility improvements, and other projects
• Federate and manage BIM structural, architectural, and MEP/FP models and CAD drawing files
• Produce 3D models using the latest design specifications for graphic walk-throughs with Navisworks
• Assist in designing equipment models for federated BIM models, including process, HVAC, and electrical connections
• Export DWG, NWC, and other formats for collaboration
• Develop conceptual designs for manufacturing/facility equipment and system expansions/upgrades
• Review models, drawings, and details for accuracy and consistency
• Schedule data for BIM models
• Develop CAD/REVIT/BIM Templates
• Navigate models for coordination

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Conduct thorough clash detection studies and communicate with stakeholders effectively and quickly
• Execute clash detection and resolve conflicts independently
• Provide input for BIM and CAD department standards
• Contribute to the creation and development of department/corporate standards

Training & Team Support:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to fellow designers, encourage best practices, and promote professional growth

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:

• Present model constructability issues and solutions to project stakeholders
• Schedule and facilitate meetings to collaborate, influence, or elevate issues, ensuring tasks move forward with accountability
• Present project status updates in meetings to stakeholders
• Develop solid working relationships with engineers, vendors, and contractors
• Communicate BIM Execution Plan and BIM Standards to internal and external partners
• Report progress to the BIM & CAD Manager
• Report issues to the BIM & CAD Manager for resolution or escalation
• Document observations in a manufacturing facility to support design/construction coordination

Quality, Safety, & Compliance:

• Manage the transmittal process
• Uphold 6S initiatives and ensure area cleanliness is maintained to safety and operational standards
• Support proper implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Education, Certifications, and Licenses:

Required:

• Associate's degree in Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience (minimum 4 years working with BIM models)

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
• Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) in Revit or AutoCAD
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) Certification from recognized institutions (e.g., AGC BIM Certificate, Autodesk BIM Certificate)
• Navisworks Certification
• Bluebeam Certification

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience working with BIM models
• Advanced proficiency in developing CAD/REVIT/BIM templates and executing clash detection with independent conflict…