BIM/VDC Intern Summer 2027 - WA

Hoffman Construction Company; Washington; On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman Construction Company is seeking a BIM Intern to join the BIM Department in an in-office role in Washington. The intern will support document management of 3D model content, coordinate site logistics, and learn clash reporting and publishing Navisworks models.

You will work closely with the project team and other BIM staff, attend coordination meetings, and take comprehensive meeting minutes while gaining hands-on experience with Navisworks, coordination workflows, and QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.
• Education background in materials and methods of construction.

Responsibilities

• Receive and distribute model files from designers, project team members, and subcontractors.
• Clash test and publish Federated Models using Navisworks Manage.
• Participate in jobsite inspections of installed conditions as compared with model geometry, including photo documentation and reporting. General QA/QC using the latest platforms.
• Attend BIM coordination meetings and take and distribute comprehensive and concise meeting minutes.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Field/work coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Construction methods education

Tools

Autodesk Navisworks Manage

Microsoft Office 365

CSI Specifications system

Job description

Job Description

This position will be fully in-office.

• Receive and distribute model files from designers, project team members, and subcontractors.
• Clash test and publish Federated Models using Navisworks Manage.
• Participate in jobsite inspections of installed conditions as compared with model geometry, including photo documentation and reporting. General QA/QC using the latest platforms.
• Attend BIM coordination meetings and take and distribute comprehensive and concise meeting minutes.

Job Description

This position will be fully in-office.

Position Summary

The BIM Intern will work within the BIM Department and will report to the BIM Department Manager. They will work closely with the project team and other members of the BIM Department. The BIM Intern will perform document management of 3D model content, assist in coordinating site logistics and learn clash reporting and publishing Navisworks models.

Salary Range

$25.13 - $31.50 per hour (plus assignment adjustment, if applicable)

Essential Responsibilities

• Receive and distribute model files from designers, project team members, and subcontractors.
• Clash test and publish Federated Models using Navisworks Manage.
• Participate in jobsite inspections of installed conditions as compared with model geometry, including photo documentation and reporting. General QA/QC using the latest platforms.
• Attend BIM coordination meetings and take and distribute comprehensive and concise meeting minutes.

Qualifications

Professional Experience and Education

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.
• Education background in materials and methods of construction.

Position Related Skills

• Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams) and have a general understanding of working with a computer network.
• General knowledge of Autodesk Navisworks Manage including Navigation and Clash Detection.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
• Training in design document reading, design specifications and techniques.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Ability to communicate and present design and/or construction ideas to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
• Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment more than 50% of the time, with the occasional requirement to move about the construction site.
• Must be able to access work being done on multiple levels.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machines, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Occasionally uses machinery and other tools to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position materials.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to visually inspect work, look for small defects, and small parts, and/or operate machines (including inspection); use measurement devices; and/or assemble or fabricate parts. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license. The worker is required to have the ability to perform duties such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents.
• Must be able to occasionally work in proximity to loud equipment. Must be able to wear hearing protection as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and, on the phone/digital meetings.
• Mental alertness, accuracy and attention to detail required.