BIM/VDC Lead Detailer - 3D Modeling & Coordination

Baker Group; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Group in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Industrial BIM/VDC Senior Detailer to lead the detailing team and develop 3D models, spools, and install drawings. The role focuses on QA/QC against contracts, coordinating with PMs and field teams, and ensuring on-time, accurate deliverables.

The candidate will lead multiple detailing projects, manage work packages, and drive schedules while staying current with industry tools and best practices. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in the plumbing and steam fitting apprenticeship or equivalent job experience, AND 5 years of experience leading detailing jobs.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of P&ID’s, PFD’s, Process and Utility Piping.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple detailing projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Develop pre project conceptual models and layout solutions with limited input, applying advanced problem-solving and design expertise.
• Create and manage work packages (groups) to support efficient detailing, coordination, and fabrication workflows.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for detailing activities, ensuring alignment with overall project timelines.
• Lead and coordinate detailing teams, including assigning work, tracking progress, and maintaining accountability.
• Oversee and direct external detailing resources, including project setup and distribution of work packages.
• Forecast and manage manpower requirements to support project demands and optimize team performance.
• Effectively communicate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Field Foremen, Shop Foreman, General Contractors, Subcontractors and other team members during construction process.
• Provide updates to Project Managers, Detailing Team Leaders, Field Foremen and other team members by leading coordination and internal BIM meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Detailing

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Plumbing & steam fitting apprenticeship

5 years detailing leadership

Tools

Plant 3D

Fabrication CADmep

Revit

Navisworks

ACC

Procore

Stratus

Excel

Bluebeam

Outlook

Job description

Baker Group in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Industrial BIM/VDC Senior Detailer to lead the detailing team and develop 3D models, spools, and install drawings. The role focuses on QA/QC against contracts, coordinating with PMs and field teams, and ensuring on-time, accurate deliverables.

The candidate will lead multiple detailing projects, manage work packages, and drive schedules while staying current with industry tools and best practices. Strong leadership and communication are essential.