BIM/VDC Coordinator — HVAC & MEP Systems

AllSearch Professional Staffing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

401k with match

PTO and Paid Holidays

Job summary

AllSearch Professional Staffing is recruiting for a Nashville-based VDC Coordinator with a mechanical contractor client. The role focuses on developing and coordinating BIM models for HVAC and plumbing systems, and coordinating across disciplines to resolve issues.

You will lead BIM/VDC coordination in meetings, produce fabrication and installation drawings, and support prefabrication efforts in line with BEP and standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with mechanical, HVAC, or plumbing installation or 3D BIM modeling.
• Experience developing BIM models for mechanical, plumbing, or MEP systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Fabrication CADMEP.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Navisworks.
• Experience producing fabrication models, shop drawings, spool drawings, hanger layouts, and installation drawings.
• Experience performing clash detection and multidisciplinary MEP coordination.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to distinguish colors in construction drawings and BIM models.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and coordinate detailed BIM models for HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Perform clash detection and resolve coordination issues with structural, architectural, electrical, fire protection, and other MEP building systems.
• Participate in weekly BIM/VDC coordination meetings with general contractors, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Produce coordinated shop drawings, spool drawings, hanger layouts, sleeve drawings, fabrication drawings, and installation drawings.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Estimators, and Field Superintendents to support constructability and installation planning.
• Coordinate equipment locations, pipe routing, duct routing, clearances, access requirements, and serviceability.
• Support prefabrication and modular construction efforts by producing fabrication models and assembly drawings.
• Maintain BIM models to reflect approved design revisions, RFIs, ASIs, and submittal changes.
• Verify models comply with project specifications, BIM Execution Plans (BEP), and company standards.
• Develop 3D visualizations and installation sequencing to improve field coordination.
• Manage BIM model versions and document control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide BIM and VDC technical support to project teams.
• Stay current with BIM software, fabrication technologies, and industry best practices.

Skills

3D BIM modeling

MEP coordination

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Fabrication CADMEP

Clash detection

Shop drawings

MS Office

Color differentiation

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Fabrication CADMEP

Autodesk Navisworks

Job description

AllSearch Professional Staffing is recruiting for a Nashville-based VDC Coordinator with a mechanical contractor client. The role focuses on developing and coordinating BIM models for HVAC and plumbing systems, and coordinating across disciplines to resolve issues.

You will lead BIM/VDC coordination in meetings, produce fabrication and installation drawings, and support prefabrication efforts in line with BEP and standards.