Bim Coordinator

Actalent; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Portland, OR seeks a BIM Coordinator to drive the BIM process across internal project teams and external stakeholders, delivering high-quality models that meet schedule, budget, and scope.

You will lead model coordination, develop Revit/Navisworks workflows, mentor BIM modelers, implement BIM standards, and ensure field alignment from design through installation on large commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading BIM on commercial construction projects.
• Strong proficiency with Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary models and manage BIM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM and virtual construction efforts across multiple projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed Revit models to support design and construction.
• Create and manage project views, sheets, and schedules in Revit.
• Coordinate models across disciplines to support clash detection and constructability reviews.
• Mentor BIM modelers and promote BIM standards and best practices.

Skills

BIM leadership

Model coordination

Clash detection

Field coordination

Team mentoring

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

BIM 360 / cloud docs

Job description

Job Description

The BIM Coordinator serves as a BIM Lead, driving the entire BIM process from internal project teams to external stakeholders and ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet project schedule, budget, and scope. This role focuses on model coordination, field liaison activities, and the use of BIM models for construction, while supporting design, planning, and installation efforts with field management. The BIM Coordinator holds ownership and accountability for critical tasks that impact the design, planning, coordination, and installation of commercial construction projects and plays a key role in establishing BIM modeling standards, virtual construction initiatives, project coordination, and field support.

Job Title: BIM Coordinator

Job Description

The BIM Coordinator serves as a BIM Lead, driving the entire BIM process from internal project teams to external stakeholders and ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet project schedule, budget, and scope. This role focuses on model coordination, field liaison activities, and the use of BIM models for construction, while supporting design, planning, and installation efforts with field management. The BIM Coordinator holds ownership and accountability for critical tasks that impact the design, planning, coordination, and installation of commercial construction projects and plays a key role in establishing BIM modeling standards, virtual construction initiatives, project coordination, and field support.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM and virtual construction efforts across multiple commercial construction projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed Revit models to support design, coordination, fabrication, and construction activities.
• Create and manage project views, sheets, schedules, filters, and model organization structures within Revit.
• Translate marked‑up drawings, sketches, and engineering documents into construction‑ready models and drawings.
• Coordinate BIM models across multiple disciplines and trades to support clash detection and constructability reviews.
• Support prefabrication and field installation efforts through accurate layout, dimensioned modeling, and model‑based planning.
• Act as a liaison between the office and the field, ensuring BIM models align with onsite conditions and installation requirements.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, project coordinators, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage Revit worksharing environments, including worksets and collaborative project workflows, to ensure efficient model production.
• Lead virtual construction and laser scanning initiatives, including point cloud coordination and modeling of existing conditions.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of 3D models generated from laser scan data for use in design and construction.
• Train and mentor BIM modelers in Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and BIM best practices to elevate team capabilities.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining company‑wide BIM standards, workflows, and quality control procedures.
• Participate in digital layout activities utilizing model‑based construction technologies and Total Station equipment.
• Maintain project documentation, model archives, and electronic drawing management systems in an organized and accessible manner.
• Support project teams with cloud‑based document management and collaboration platforms, including BIM 360 and similar tools.
• Ensure construction documents and drawings are accurately reflected in BIM models and updated as design changes occur.
• Perform additional BIM, VDC, and project support duties as needed to ensure successful project delivery.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience leading BIM and virtual construction efforts on commercial construction projects.
• Strong proficiency in Revit for design, coordination, fabrication, and construction modeling.
• Hands‑on experience with Navisworks for model coordination, clash detection, and constructability analysis.
• Ability to develop, organize, and manage project views, sheets, schedules, filters, and model structures in Revit.
• Experience translating marked‑up drawings, sketches, and engineering documents into detailed construction‑ready models and drawings.
• Proven ability to coordinate models across multiple disciplines and trades to support clash detection and field installation.
• Experience managing Revit worksharing environments, worksets, and collaborative project workflows.
• Knowledge of BIM 360 and other cloud‑based document management and collaboration platforms.
• Proficiency with construction documents, construction drawings, and model‑based construction technologies.
• Experience with laser scanning workflows, including point cloud coordination and existing‑condition modeling.
• Ability to coordinate and deliver 3D models generated from laser scan data for project use.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for drafting and model support.
• Background in electrical drafting, electrical design, and modeling within a construction context.
• Understanding of BIM standards, workflows, and quality control procedures within a construction or engineering environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with electrical contractors or on electrical scopes within large commercial or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with the semiconductor industry and complex industrial projects is a strong plus.
• Experience supporting prefabrication and field installation through accurate layout and dimensioned modeling.
• Ability to mentor and train other BIM modelers and team members in Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and BIM best practices.
• Experience participating in digital layout activities utilizing Total Station equipment.
• Strong collaboration skills with project managers, engineers, project coordinators, and onsite electricians.
• Ability to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of BIM standards and virtual construction initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining project documentation, model archives, and electronic drawing systems.

Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based and offers strong mentorship from experienced team members, providing an excellent environment for professional growth in BIM and virtual construction. The BIM Coordinator works closely with the design team and onsite electricians, supporting coordination between office and field. Work is focused on large, complex projects, including those in the semiconductor industry, providing exposure to advanced technologies and challenging construction environments. The position offers the flexibility to work in multiple office locations, including Portland and Seattle. Benefits during the 12‑month consultancy period include seven paid holidays and a combined bank of 40 hours of paid time off and sick time. The culture emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning through hands‑on project experience and mentoring.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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