BIM Department Leader
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors BIM Department Leader
7450 Flying Cloud Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking BIM & Virtual Design Leader to drive innovation, efficiency, and digital transformation across our design and construction workflows. This role will lead the strategy, implementation, and optimization of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) processes across projects and teams.
As a leading construction firm, we are committed to delivering complex projects through innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology. As we continue to expand our digital capabilities, we are seeking a BIM & VDC Leader to drive excellence in model-based project delivery across our portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead BIM/VDC team execution across multiple active construction projects
- Coordinate and allocate internal resources to support projects
- Partner with project managers, superintendents, and trade partners to integrate BIM into field operations and fabrication
- Oversee coordination efforts, including clash detection and resolution using federated models
- Drive the use of BIM for constructability reviews, logistics planning, and fabrication
- Support cost planning, productivity performance metrics and procurement workflows
- Manage and maintain project models, ensuring alignment with construction progress and as-built conditions
- Establish and maintain relationships with outside vendors - including providing standards, expectations and project work
- Implement and enforce BIM Execution Plans and company standards
- Evaluate and deploy internal technology teams such as laser scanning.
- Train field and office teams on BIM/VDC tools and workflows
- Collaborate with IT and leadership to advance digital construction strategies
- Develop, implement, and maintain BIM standards, protocols, and workflows
- Oversee model coordination, clash detection, and data integration processes
- Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools, and automated fabrication solutions
- Manage and mentor BIM/VDC teams, including training and professional development
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in BIM/VDC, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Experience with coordination platforms and common data environments
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and large-scale projects
- Strong understanding of Mechanical construction workflows
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Salary/Benefits:
- Estimated Salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 (depending on experience)
* plus annual incentive bonus tied to company performance* - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- PTO/Holiday Package
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Matching 401K
- Ergonomic work stations
- Incentives for environmentally-friendly behavior
Company Overview:
It's what's INSIDE that counts...
From immense construction projects that involve complex mechanical systems to custom service projects that require faster builds and reliable 24-hour service, Metropolitan Mechanical Contractor, Inc. (MMC) is your single source solution.
For more than 60 years, Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (MMC) has been designing, building and maintaining complex mechanical systems for some of the most well-known buildings in the Midwest. We are a fully-integrated large commercial mechanical contractor. We employ the industry’s best talent of engineers, tradesmen, project managers, and customer support.
MMC has been involved in the design and construction of some of the most prominent structures in the Midwest including, but not limited to:
Walker Art Center,Target Field,Target Center,Xcel Energy Center,Mall of America,Radisson Blu Mall of America,Guthrie Theater,University of Minnesota (Multiple Buildings),Accenture Tower,LaSalle Plaza, and Wells Fargo Center
Temperature Controls, Plumbing, Pipe fitting, Sheet Metal, Ventilation, Data Center Operations and Repairs, Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Contracting, Mechanical Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Specialty Subcontractor, HVAC
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