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Since our inception in Valdosta, GA in 1975, Ace has been performing quality electrical installations in a full range of markets including: retail, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, commercial, correctional facilities, hospitality, military bases and others. In the past 15 years, locations have been added in Macon, GA, Atlanta, GA, Jackson, TN, Statesboro, GA and Siler City, NC. Ace offers fabrication services, hard bid, design-build, negotiated contracts and fee-based work.

We have the resources, professional staff and project management team to handle almost any type of electrical project. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Electric is growing bigger in business each year and has no signs of slowing down!

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
• 401k with Match
• Access to Ace University:
  Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more!

General Summary

The BIM Modeler must be familiar with the Revit software program to provide support to various jobsite personnel such as the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) Representative, Electrical Designers, Engineers, and Project Supervision by preparing 2-D and 3-D detail drawings along with 3-D models to include all views and help get the dimensions necessary for the actual installs on jobsite. Make copies of drawings and maintain information regarding changes to database.

Make simple decisions but refer most questions/problems to Electrical Designers, Engineers, or Supervisor. Familiarity of Revit software. The BIM Modeler will report to the BIM Manager.

Preferred

Job Skills

Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients, and vendors. Possesses basic math skills and a willingness to commute to remote job sites as needed. Must possess effective communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must have experience or ability to become proficient in Autodesk Revit and Navisworks Manage. Needs solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with engineering terminology.

Requires mechanical aptitude with ability to complete basic mathematical calculations. (Familiarity and knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and application of the NEC into electrical design documents are a plus but not preferred or required).

Mandatory Hiring Requirements

References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Uses computer assisted design/drafting software to develop project documentation as models and drawings.
• Provides Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) coordination and Electrical modeling activities in Autodesk based software environment.
• Creates and revises project drawings (fabrication and construction).
• Utilizes knowledge of various construction and engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete models and drawings.
• Creates detailed multi-view drawings of assigned projects.
• Creates 3D modeling from 2D drawings.
• Creates 3D modeling from sketches and proposals.
• Serves as a liaison with clients and other contractors regarding drawings and models.
• Attend coordination meetings.
• Occasionally assists with presentations for visualization or animation activities.
• Communicates with Fabrication, Design, Engineering and Construction supervision regarding new and revised prints. Other duties may be assigned.

Position Requirements

• License:
  None required.
• Education:
  
  Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent

combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a BIM Modeler preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BIM and project management software:
  Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM Collaborate Pro, Autodesk Construction Cloud, 3D design, construction process and construction documentation.
• Detailed understanding in reading 2D construction plans and shop drawings electronically or hard copy.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of electrical codes (NEC).
• Solid understanding of MEP systems and their configuration.
• Experience in the establishment and management of BIM models including orientation, geo-positioning, coordination, and general setup of BIM project models, including exporting of embedded data and schedules from BIM models.
• Ability to take verbal and general written direction well, ability to turn that direction into working constructability documents.
• Ability to…