BIM Specialist; Remote

Position: BIM Specialist (Remote)
Job Title:

Senior BIM Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior BIM Specialist who will translate design intent, contract documents, and 3D design models of piping and mechanical systems into detailed fabrication and installation Building Information Models (BIM). In this role, you lead project-level BIM/VDC efforts, oversee a team of specialists, and ensure that all models and drawings meet high standards for accuracy, constructability, and coordination. You collaborate closely with engineers, contractors, and field personnel to deliver fully coordinated LOD 400 mechanical and plumbing models and associated shop drawings.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and support a group of skilled VDC Specialists at the project level to ensure project deadlines and requirements are consistently met.

+ Support project teams within the VDC group at a project level, providing guidance on BIM standards, workflows, and deliverables.

+ Manage construction documents, ensuring that all BIM team members have the most current project information, including submittals, specifications, and vendor-specific models.

+ Work with engineers and project leadership to produce LOD 400 BIM models for mechanical and plumbing systems suitable for fabrication and installation.

+ Collaborate with the general contractor and other subcontractors to achieve spatial coordination of all trades within the project.

+ Attend weekly coordination meetings, either onsite or virtually, to resolve clashes, review progress, and maintain alignment with all project stakeholders.

+ Generate and document Requests for Information (RFIs) for submission to the design team when clarifications or additional information are required.

+ Create detailed shop drawings for fabrication and installation of mechanical, piping, and plumbing systems in accordance with project standards and codes.

+ Develop, annotate, and maintain shop drawings, hanger drawings, and sleeve drawings to support accurate field installation.

+ Create and export hanger and sleeve coordinates for use by the robotic total station layout team for precise field layout.

+ Communicate with field personnel as needed to ensure fabrication and installation intent is clearly represented in shop and spool drawings.

+ Mentor and train VDC team members in the effective use of modeling and collaboration software and in the creation of fabrication and installation drawings and documents.

+ Work collaboratively with other team members to complete drawings and models as required to meet project schedules and milestones.

+ Maintain training and continued education for yourself and the team to continually improve accuracy, productivity, and use of BIM tools.

+ Provide input to management regarding hardware and software requirements necessary to perform BIM and VDC duties effectively.

+ Enhance communication between functional business partners and project stakeholders to support smooth project execution.

+ Participate in job interviews when requested to speak to the capabilities and workflows of the VDC team.

+ Coordinate project activities, monitor progress, and adjust priorities to successfully reach project goals and deliverables.

+ Prepare and deliver presentations or participate in public speaking engagements related to project coordination or BIM/VDC processes when needed.

Essential Skills

+ 5 or more years of experience with installation of mechanical or plumbing systems.

+ Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, including Revit MEP and Revit Architecture, for mechanical, piping, and plumbing modeling.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD for drafting and detailing mechanical, piping, and plumbing systems.

+ Proficiency in Autodesk Fabrication CADmep for fabrication-level modeling and detailing.

+ Proficiency in Autodesk Navisworks for BIM coordination, clash detection, and model review.

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Experience with BIM coordination, BIM detailing, and piping coordination for mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

+ Strong understanding of mechanical drafting and design, including HVAC drafting, piping design, and plumbing design.

+ Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret project schedules (Gantt charts), technical literature, and construction…