BIM Technician

dbHMS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Trade Organization dues Re‑Imbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chicago is seeking a BIM Technician to support various construction projects. The role involves maintaining BIM models in Autodesk Revit, performing quality assurance checks, and providing technical support. Candidates should have a degree in a related field, 2+ years of Revit experience, and strong organizational skills. This position offers flexibility and opportunities for personal development within a vibrant workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with Revit.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to independently seek out and assimilate new information.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain project BIM models in Autodesk Revit.
• Perform quality checks to ensure professional quality drawings.
• Provide technical assistance with Revit issues.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

A.S. or B.S. in architectural, engineering or related program

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Enscape

Job description

Firm Overview

Do more than just build! At dbHMS, we are a collection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with our client’s vision to realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardship and innovation through our impact on the built environment. Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters is united in their dedication to delivering high‑performance, efficient, and sustainable buildings worldwide.

Our Design Studio team, in our Chicago office, is seeking a BIM Technician. This role will support the engineering of systems for a variety of projects while working closely with clients, client reps, architects, and MEP engineers in creating designs for all kinds of spaces.

Our dynamic work environment provides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine‑tuning your skills along with offering a supportive office culture, diverse workforce, flexible work schedules, and regular social events. At dbHMS, you will find everything you need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

dbHMS is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing a safe, accessible workplace. All duties will be performed in an office environment. dbHMS currently operates with both hybrid and remote‑only work policies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and frequently is required to walk. The work typically requires the use of hands to type, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The typical week consists of five, eight‑hour shifts.

Benefits

dbHMS offers a competitive benefits package* that includes:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Insurance – Health, Dental, Vision and Life
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Trade Organization dues Re‑Imbursement
• Waiting period may apply.

Position Overview

At dbHMS, a BIM Technician applies knowledge of modeling and drafting software to support the engineering team in the development of construction drawings for a wide variety of projects including educational, government, multi‑family residential, recreational, hospitality, mixed‑use, and commercial facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Project Design Support
  • Set up and maintain project BIM models in Autodesk Revit, BIM360, and ACC.
  • Perform quality checks to ensure professional quality drawings using BIM standards.
  • Assist design engineers with internal coordination using Revit’s Clash Detection, Navisworks, Enscape, etc.
  • Coordinate BIM standards with clients and team members to ensure consistency with project requirements and professional quality.
  • Facilitate external meetings for BIM coordination across trades using Enscape, Navisworks Manage, etc.
• BIM Technical Support
  • Provide technical assistance to design engineers with troubleshooting Revit issues.
  • Work with design engineers to maintain and update the office Revit library, including library families, templates, and custom family development.
  • Train entry and intermediate‑level design engineers to improve Revit proficiency across the design team.
  • Research and develop improvements to standard BIM‑related design workflows under the supervision of BIM Coordinator and Senior Design Engineers.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: A.S. or B.S. degree in an architectural, engineering, or related program.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with Revit.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to independently seek out and quickly assimilate new information from external sources to solve problems.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to operate other drafting software including AutoCAD (2008 and newer), Navisworks, Enscape, or similar modeling programs.
• Experience with Dynamo script development or similar Revit automation tools.
• Autodesk Certification.
• Other specialty certifications and accreditations such as LEED AP, etc.

Personal Qualities, Other Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Motivated self‑starter committed to personal self‑development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Adaptability to work a flexible schedule at times.