BIM Coordinator

Sargent Electric Company; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contracting company in East Chicago is seeking a BIM Coordinator to support the BIM and Prefabrication Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the modeling and coordination of electrical systems, developing detailed drawings, and managing documentation. Candidates should have an associate's degree with CAD training and over 3 years of drafting experience, alongside familiarity with Autodesk software. This role ensures accurate project execution and communication between teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Drafting experience.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk software.
• General understanding of electrical construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand electrical construction drawings.
• Model and coordinate electrical scope.
• Generate material take-offs.

Skills

CAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Education

Associates degree in CAD-related field

Job description

Sargent Electric Company: BIM Coordinator

Sargent Electric Company (https://www.sargentelectric.com) is consistently named one of the Top Fastest Growing Companies. Awarded Safety recognition by Specialty Trades Insurance Company for the large company bracket and The Association of Union Constructors. Established in 1907, Sargent Electric Company has since evolved into one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the area, providing comprehensive services to our clients.

We are looking to hire a BIM Coordinator in our East Chicago. Working in support of the BIM / Prefabrication Department, this role will be involved in a wide range of drafting projects, from simple annotations on existing projects to building 3D models for current and future projects in the Electrical contracting field.

Role Summary

The BIM Coordinator is responsible for leading the modeling and coordination of electrical systems within multi trade environments to support efficient project execution. This role develops detailed 2D and 3D drawings, manages project documentation, supports prefabrication efforts, and collaborates closely with managers, field teams, and customers to ensure accurate layouts, clash free coordination, and on schedule delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and understand electrical construction drawings and specifications
• Model and coordinate electrical scope
• Create electrical installation drawings
• Create electrical fabrication drawings
• Generate material take-offs
• Assume additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by the management team.

Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree from a two‑year college or technical school which included advanced training in CAD and AutoCAD
• 3+ years of Drafting experience
• Working knowledge of Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks)
• Bluebeam experience

Preferred Qualifications

• General understanding of commercial and industrial electrical construction
• Experience in the building construction industry
• Previous VDC / BIM experience

Sargent Electric Company Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sargent Electric Company and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Sargent Electric Company.