BIM / VDC Modeler/Coordinator

ESPO Corporation; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Group Health and Dental Insurance

401k after waiting periods

Job summary

ESPO Corporation is seeking a BIM / VDC Modeler / Coordinator in Elk Grove Village, IL. The role is on-site and direct hire, focusing on overseeing BIM/VDC resources, model coordination, clash detection, and BEP development for commercial HVAC and plumbing projects.

The candidate will work with engineering, project management, and field teams, coordinate with general contractors, and drive standards across projects using ACC/BIM 360, Revit, Navisworks, and SysQue.

Qualifications

• Requires a BIM/VDC background with MEP emphasis.
• Experience leading BIM coordination on large commercial projects.
• Knowledge of BEPs, templates, and content libraries.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM/VDC efforts across HVAC and plumbing projects.
• Develop and enforce BIM standards and templates.
• Manage BEPs, workflows, and model coordination.
• Perform clash detection and model coordination using Navisworks Manage.
• Lead multi-trade coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Support preconstruction with conceptual modeling and design-assist deliverables.

Skills

BIM coordination

Clash detection

Coordination meetings

Model-based pursuits

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/MEP/Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Autodesk Revit (MEP)

Navisworks Manage

SysQue/Autodesk Fabrication

ACC/BIM 360

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Job Title: BIM / VDC Modeler / Coordinator
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Job Type and Duration: On-Site, Direct Hire
Pay range: $100,000 - $125,000

Position Overview

The VDC Modeler / Coordinator will serve as the company's primary BIM/VDC resource, overseeing model coordination, clash detection, BIM execution planning, and modeling standards across active projects. This individual will collaborate with engineering, project management, preconstruction, fabrication, and field teams while serving as the main point of contact for external coordination with general contractors, consulting engineers, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead BIM and VDC efforts across multiple commercial HVAC and plumbing projects.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce BIM standards, Revit templates, and content libraries.
• Manage project-specific BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) and coordination workflows.
• Conduct clash detection and model coordination using Navisworks Manage.
• Facilitate and lead multi-trade coordination meetings with project stakeholders.
• Support preconstruction teams with conceptual modeling, design-assist deliverables, and model-based project pursuits.
• Maintain and optimize fabrication-level modeling standards utilizing SysQue or similar MEP fabrication software.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure model accuracy and constructability.
• Perform model quality assurance reviews and identify coordination issues before construction.
• Manage Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360) workflows, model sharing, and document control processes.
• Provide BIM training, mentorship, and support to internal project teams.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including reality capture, laser scanning, prefabrication solutions, and AI-driven coordination tools.
• Serve as the company's BIM/VDC representative during project coordination with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and trade partners.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of BIM, VDC, or MEP modeling experience within the commercial construction industry.
• Must have direct experience supporting commercial MEP, HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical contracting projects.
• Demonstrated success leading BIM coordination efforts on large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Experience working in design-build and design-assist project environments.
• History of creating and enforcing BIM standards, workflows, and modeling best practices.
• Experience interacting directly with general contractors, engineering firms, and trade partners during project coordination.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit (MEP)
• Advanced proficiency in Navisworks Manage
• Strong experience with SysQue, Autodesk Fabrication, CADmep, MAP, or similar fabrication modeling platforms
• Experience utilizing Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360)
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC and plumbing systems
• Knowledge of constructability reviews, clash detection, and multi-trade coordination practices
• Ability to develop and implement BIM standards across an organization

Candidates must come from a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) background, with direct experience supporting commercial HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical construction projects.

ESPO Corporation

www.espocorp.com

630-789-2525

Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.