BIM Technician

PASE; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry seeks a BIM Technician to perform entry to intermediate levels of BIM modeling and design drafting. The role involves producing construction documents, coordinating with engineers, and ensuring project quality while maintaining firm BIM standards. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of BIM workflows and relevant software tools, and possess a desire for innovative design.

Qualifications

• Experience in BIM or Structural Drafting (1-3 years).
• Knowledge of construction drawing layout and project documentation.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Produce BIM modeling and 2D/3D planwork.
• Coordinate BIM assemblies and communicate discrepancies.
• Assist team with project tasks and deliverables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Resourcefulness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Performs entry to intermediate levels of BIM modeling, coordination and design drafting. Work involves daily and weekly assignments, setup and creation of construction documents per defined standards, project coordination, and project communication.

Reports To: BIM Technical Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Produces BIM modeling and 2D/3D planwork, including sheet layouts.
• Produces structural details for construction drawings.
• Produces final deliverables per client requirements (file uploads, Printing, etc.).
• Coordinates BIM assemblies, elements, and interfaces. Communicates with the Project Engineer to address discrepancies and issues.
• Identifies basic constructability issues and incompleteness in BIM models, and communicate them to the Engineer or Senior BIM Technician for resolution.
• Incorporates company drawing and BIM standards in project work.
• Communicates with the Project Engineer to understand and follow project plans, workflows, deliverables, and schedules.
• Assists other team members with execution of project tasks and deliverables to meet project deadlines.
• Provides miscellaneous BIM support to the engineering/design team, such as coordination/working views, 3D views, sections, etc. to assist with engineering work and coordination.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required. Vocational/Technical Certification preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering a plus.
• Knowledgeable in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and Bluebeam. Knowledge in structural detailing software (TEKLA, SDS/2, etc.) a plus.
• One to three years’ experience in BIM or Structural Drafting with knowledge in the following areas:
• Construction drawing layout, project documentation and detailing.
• Design/construction principles, methods and terminology.
• Project setup, planning, coordination, and communication.
• BIM execution plans, LOD matrix, BIM workflows, and data management.
• Clash detection, quality control, and model health.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, etc.
• Self-motivated and innovative with a strong work ethic and keen interest in design.
• Ability to exercise attention to detail, strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Resourcefulness and willingness to troubleshoot software when necessary.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to work on multiple assignments concurrently, and function in a high-demand and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take ownership of quality and completeness of assigned task.