Structural Designer

Job Title:

Structural BIM Designer

Job Description

The Structural BIM Designer uses advanced digital tools to create, manage, and coordinate detailed 3D structural models based on contract drawings, specifications, and value-engineered concepts. This role supports projects from early design coordination through construction, ensuring accurate documentation, effective collaboration with project stakeholders, and alignment with project schedules and quality standards.

Responsibilities

+ Follow all safety and quality rules and processes to support a safe work environment and the production of high-quality deliverables.

+ Read and interpret contract drawings and specifications to understand project scope and requirements.

+ Prepare a detailed list of items requiring verification by internal stakeholders such as sales, estimating, project management, or the general contractor.

+ Attend client turnover meetings and early in-house project kick-off meetings to understand project expectations and deliverables.

+ Conduct coordination meetings with architects, engineers, and contractors to resolve design and constructability issues.

+ Analyze project requirements and prepare time management plans to meet project completion dates and milestones.

+ Prepare and maintain a project binder containing all relevant project documents and records.

+ Issue bills of materials with long-lead items and ensure they are aligned with project needs.

+ Prepare and issue all material orders required to support the project schedule.

+ Prepare, receive, maintain, and issue requests for information (RFIs) and related email correspondence.

+ Communicate with general contractors, project architects, and project engineers via email, telephone, or in person, and document all discussions through follow-up emails.

+ Detail cover sheets, foundation plans, framing plans, elevation drawings, and related details using 3D modeling software, working closely with the project engineer as details are developed.

+ Issue erection drawings and details to the general contractor or owner for review and approval.

+ Collaborate with 3D designers regarding steel and shop card detailing progress to ensure coordinated output.

+ Review drawings received from the general contractor or owner, approve or revise and resubmit as needed, and notify project management when marked changes may require a change order.

+ Direct 3D designers on what to detail, including shop cards, and review and check their work for accuracy and completeness.

+ Work closely with production teams to address and resolve conforming restraints and other production-related constraints.

+ Coordinate the sequence of shop card issuance with production planning to support efficient fabrication and construction.

+ Advise engineering leadership of project problems, risks, and progress to ensure timely resolution and informed decision-making.

+ Issue final "For Construction" drawings and details for use by field and production teams.

+ Detail repair work orders (RWOs) from sketches or markups provided, ensuring accurate and constructible solutions.

Essential Skills

+ 3 to 5 years of related experience in structural drafting, design, or construction documentation.

+ Proficiency in 3D modeling software for structural applications.

+ Proficient in Revit for structural BIM modeling and documentation.

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Experience with CAD and AutoCAD for structural drawings and detailing.

+ Strong ability to read and interpret structural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.

+ Background in structures, construction, and structural design, including precast and concrete systems.

+ Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.

+ Strong organizational skills to manage RFIs, emails, project binders, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Capability to develop and manage time management plans and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.

+ Attention to detail when checking drawings, shop cards, and design output from 3D designers.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Associate degree or equivalent education in drafting, engineering technology,…