Senior BIM Coordinator

Prime Electric; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 71,635 - 86,788; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Program

Paid Time Off and Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Prime Electric in San Jose, CA, is looking for a BIM Coordinator responsible for creating installation drawings and managing multiple BIM technicians. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and knowledge of electrical systems.

The role offers $52 to $63 per hour along with comprehensive benefits, including 401k, paid time off, and employer-paid life insurance. Join our growing company that values trust and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of code requirements for electrical detailing.
• Ability to create installations and prefabrication drawings for field installations.
• Ability to maintain document control throughout the project.

Responsibilities

• Work with construction teams to create installation drawings.
• Manages multiple BIM Technicians.
• Produces a clash-free model for installation.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical systems

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Proficiency with Revit

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

BIM 360

Job description

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s Best Places to Work!

Position Summary

Under general supervision, this BIM Coordinator will work with electrical, architectural, mechanical and structural drawings to provide fully coordinated electrical installations using three-dimensional modeling.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with construction teams to create installation drawings and work packets for prefabrication from the coordinated model for use in field installation
• Manages multiple BIM Technicians to meet contractual and internal deliverables
• Attends and coordinates BIM/clash detection meetings
• Coordinates and generates concrete slab embeds layout, overhead and vertical conduit routing, electrical room layout, underground ductbanks drawings and light fixture layout for construction teams
• Produces a clash‑free, constructible model for a successful installation
• Coordinates electrical room layouts, feeder routing and equipment clearances consistent with the NEC
• Creates clash tests and reports using Navisworks to proactively identify issues with constructability
• Effectively communicates job/project issues within the VCS department
• Effectively communicates with senior leads, project managers and field construction team
• Posts weekly model updates for coordination meetings
• Provides Navisworks in NWD format for construction team’s reference
• Complies with the PRIME Safety Program – learns and follows safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices
• Performs other duties as requested

What You Will Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree from four‑year college or university; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of electrical systems, installations and code requirements pertaining to electrical detailing
• Proficiency with the following programs/processes/applications preferred and/or required: multi‑discipline plan reading, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, BIM 360, Revit, specifications and submittals, Navisworks Manage or Simulate, Dynamo, Trimble layout software, Collaboration 4 Revit and Revit family creation
• Familiarity with LOD and associated specifications preferred
• Ability to maintain clean CAD and Revit backgrounds from various disciplines
• Ability to create installations, Trimble and prefabrication drawings for field installations
• Ability to maintain document control, updating of changes and as‑built conditions throughout the project
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with file management, organization and Microsoft Office

$52 - $63 an hour

Our Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee
• 401k Program w/ Direct Benefit
• 100% Employer‑paid Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program
• Education/Training Reimbursement Benefit
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Time Off

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.