VDC Plumbing​/Piping Designer

The Plumbing/Piping Designer works closely with the Trade Specialist, Foreman, Project Managers, and design team during and after preconstruction. This position's main responsibility is to create constructible, clash free BIM models for plumbing and mechanical piping systems and to produce detailed fabrication & installation drawings that can be used to pre-fabricate and install these systems.

• Responsible for producing plumbing & mechanical piping system models from base project information utilizing 3D design software Revit
• Maintains daily updates on work progress and task completion via construction management platform
• Produce design drawings from sketches, red-line mark-ups, existing drawings and field notes diagrams, details and schedules
• Run clash detection and produce clash reports during BIM coordination
• Works closely with the Trades Specialists and project Foreman to create a fully constructible clash free mechanical and/or plumbing system that meets project specifications
• Helps to identify cost effective means and methods of mechanical system design and identifies VE options when applicable while maintaining project scope
• Collaborate and coordinate with both internal & external MEP trade partners
• Problem solving and resolution of coordination and design road blocks
• Attend all required BIM coordination meetings
• Assistance in the overall development of the BIM protocols, workflows and systems
• Ensure compliance and adherence to Company Policies and systems
• All other duties associated with this role

• 5+ years of experience modeling plumbing and/or mechanical piping systems
• Proficient using Autodesk software, including Fabrication MEP, Revit, Recap, ACC and Navisworks
• Experience using Revit add-on softwares & tools
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Excel, Word
• Experience using pdf viewers and markup software (Bluebeam)
• General knowledge of plumbing and mechanical piping systems
• Experience navigating and interpreting construction documents including contract drawings, specifications and product submittals
• Knowledge of construction processes, means and methods
• Ability to operate, access and maintain diverse software applications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent in communication and collaboration as well as a strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment while working with large teams
• Ability to project timelines for workload and meet strict deadlines

• Code knowledge for plumbing and/or mechanical piping systems
• Experience in managing teams
• Experience with task and workflow management tools (, Trello, MS Planner, etc.)
• Experience training others in 3D design and BIM software and best practices
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)