BIM/VDC Regional Manager South East Florida

B&I Contractors Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Vacation & sick time

Wellness reimbursement

ESOP ownership

401(k) with company match

Roth IRA options

Job summary

B&I Contractors, Inc. in Florida is seeking an experienced BIM/VDC Regional Manager to lead our expanding BIM/VDC team across multiple projects. You will oversee scheduling, coordination, and shop drawing production with the Director of BIM, guiding a team of VDC superintendents and coordinators.

This employee-owned contractor offers NCCER training, comprehensive benefits, and a strong legacy since 1960, with a focus on safety and quality in commercial and industrial markets.

Qualifications

• Ten years of work experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Experience scheduling shop drawings, coordinating with all departments, prioritizing resources, and meeting deadlines.
• Hands-on technical ability with BIM and CAD programs (ideally Revit and Bluebeam).
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Navisworks, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and related 3D detailing tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of BIM/VDC personnel across multiple projects.
• Direct BIM/VDC activities including implementation, maintenance, and quality control.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to budget coordination and design-related costs.
• Review BIM files daily to ensure productivity and quality standards.
• Mentor junior coordinators in BIM standards and processes.
• Maintain project cost data and weekly time records.

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Are you looking to join Florida’s fastest-growing MEP Contractor?

B&I Contractors, Inc., a proud five-time winner of the Great Place to Work award, is seeking an experienced and dedicated BIM/VDC Regional Manager to join our dynamic and expanding team.

Why Choose B&I Contractors, Inc.?

• Industry Leader: As Florida’s fastest-growing MEP contractor, we specialize in commercial and industrial projects (i.e., schools, hospitals, government buildings).
• Continuous Development: Benefit from our NCCER-certified in-house and online training that equips you with the skills needed to advance in your career.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy employer-paid health insurance, accrued vacation, and sick time, along with a wellness reimbursement program to support your overall well-being.
• Ownership and Impact: As an employee-owner through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), you have a direct stake in the company’s success.
• Retirement Benefits: Participate in our 401(k) plan with company match and explore post-tax Roth IRA options to secure your financial future.
• Established Legacy: Join a team of over 1500 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contracting.

This position is responsible for the Regions BIM/VDC needs and requirements including scheduling of coordination efforts and production of shop drawings with all trades and the Director of BIM, prioritizing resources, and meeting deadlines. Requires hands on technical ability with company BIM/VDC programs and proficiency with building construction, job coordination between trades. Produce as-built drawings as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Lead a team of VDC Superintendents, BIM/VDC Team Leads, Coordinators, Detailers and Trainees performing BIM services for mechanical and plumbing systems across multiple projects.
• Provide overall direction of BIM/VDC activities, including implementation, integration, development, maintenance, training, design interface, quality control, and identification of potential risks or liabilities.
• Direct regional office employees to follow established standard operating procedures and processes.
• Actively perform duties as a BIM/VDC Coordinator as needed to support company workload and operational needs.
• Manage and hire BIM/VDC staff as required to meet workload demands and regional support requirements.
• Coordinate with the Director of BIM to ensure that the Revit database is set up timely, to ensure that projects’ BIM schedules are met.
• Procure and manage outsourced BIM/VDC services and subcontractors when required in collaboration with Director of BIM.
• Review BIM files daily to ensure productivity, efficiency, and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with the BIM/VDC Superintendent to identify and resolve constructability issues through modeling and coordination.
• Mentor and develop less experienced coordinators in BIM standards, coordination practices, trade-specific construction knowledge, and BIM software usage.
• Attend and/or facilitate path to success, turnover, close-out, and coordination meetings to support BIM/VDC, Prefabrication, and CAM needs.
• Lead BIM kickoff meetings on applicable projects to ensure team and process success.
• Work with Project Managers to identify and budget coordination and design-related costs for RFIs and change order proposals.
• Review and approve coordination-related RFIs prior to submission.
• Collaborate with general contractors and subcontractors to develop coordination processes, schedules, and meeting structures.
• Maintain monthly project cost data, percent complete tracking, and projected final coordination costs.
• Populate and maintain project information within the timesheet management system.
• Record, review, approve, and maintain weekly staff time entries, PTO, and related departmental records.
• Review and approve department-related invoices for the region.
• Review bill of material reports generated from approved drawings and coordinate with trade supervision for accuracy of material orders.
• Collaborate with Director of BIM, developers and IT on software updates, upgrades, and system improvements.
• Troubleshoot BIM software issues and coordinate resolutions with internal IT and external help desk vendors.
• Resolve immediate project issues as they arise to minimize schedule or cost impacts.
• Schedule work and track progress to meet project deadlines and clearly communicate plans to team members.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, with awareness of cross-departmental impacts.
• Support, collaborate with, and communicate effectively with all company employees while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Always promote and represent the company positively.
• Manage the regional coordination and layout drawing process using ACC, Revit MEP, Trimble, Navisworks and other applicable software.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, software, and hardware supporting BIM/VDC, Prefabrication, and CAM operations, including participation in trade shows or professional organizations as appropriate.
• Assist in ensuring BIM/VDC systems and software licenses are optimized and sufficient to meet company needs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining annual departmental budgets for BIM/VDC operations.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records for all active projects and as-built files for completed projects, coordinating file storage with the Project Management team and in-house IT.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of ten (10) years overall work experience with experience working in the Commercial Construction Industry.
• Experience scheduling shop drawings, coordinating with all departments, prioritizing resources, and meeting deadlines.
• Must have hands on technical ability with BIM and CAD programs (ideally Revit and Bluebeam).
• Must be proficient with software tools including, AutoCAD, Navisworks, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related 3D detailing software tools.
• Must be proficient with building construction and job coordination between trades.
• Experience producing as-built drawings as required.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.

SAFETY AWARENESS

B&I Contractors, Inc., makes safety a priority for all roles. As such this role may contain certain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) necessary and required in the performance of certain tasks. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the role to ensure he/she has received all pertinent safety protective equipment and commits to use of same when performing in the role.

REQUIRED TOOLS

• Tool List will be provided.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The minimum requirements for the role are specified and are necessary to succeed in the role’s application of tasks.
• This position requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to perform tasks involving physical labor, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials, tools, or equipment. Manual material handling must be performed in accordance with OSHA safety standards and company policies to minimize risk of injury.
• Esta posición requiere la capacidad de levantar y transportar materiales de hasta 25 libras de manera frecuente. El empleado debe poder realizar tareas que involucren trabajo físico, incluyendo levantar, empujar, jalar y transportar materiales, herramientas o equipo. El manejo manual de materiales debe realizarse de acuerdo con los estándares de seguridad de OSHA y las políticas de la compañía para minimizar el riesgo de lesiones.

Ready to grow your career with a respected, employee-owned leader in mechanical contracting?

B&I Contractors is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. We are a drug-free workplace.

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