BIM VDC Specialist

Actalent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a skilled BIM professional for a Contract to Hire role in Chicago, IL. You will translate design intents into fabrication drawings for plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC systems and work toward LOD400 BIM deliverables with engineers and field teams.

You will collaborate with general contractors and subcontractors, attend coordination meetings, generate RFIs, and mentor junior VDC specialists while maintaining accurate fabrication and installation documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with 3D modeling of mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Ability to translate design intent into fabrication drawings.
• Experience coordinating with general contractors and subs.

Responsibilities

• Translate design and 3D models into fabrication and install BIM details.
• Develop LOD400 BIM for mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Coordinate with GC and subs for spatial alignment of trades.
• Attend weekly coordination meetings onsite or virtually.
• Create shop drawings and coordinate hanger/sleeve drawings.
• Mentor Junior VDC Specialists in modeling software.

Skills

BIM Modeling

Coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Autodesk Fabrication CADMEP

Autodesk Navisworks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Translate design intent contract documents or 3D design models of Plumbing, Mechanical and HVAC systems into fabrication and installation detail Building Information Models utilizing BIM fabrication modelling software.

• Work with engineers and managers to produce LOD400 BIM for mechanical and plumbing systems.

• Work with General Contractor and other subcontractors to achieve spatial coordination of all trades.

• Attend weekly coordination meetings, either onsite or virtually, to achieve spatial coordination of all trades.

• Generate RFI's to be submitted to the design team when required.

• Create detailed shop drawings for the purposes of fabrication and installation of associated trades.

• Create and annotate shop drawings, hanger drawings, and sleeve drawings.

• Create and export hanger and sleeve coordinates to be utilized by the robotic total station layout team for field layout.

• Communicate with field personnel to ensure that fabrication and installation intent is clearly communicated on shop and spool drawings.

• Mentor and train Junior VDC Specialists on the use of modelling and collaboration software.

• Provide on the job training on the creation of fabrication and installation drawings and documents including bills of materials, pipe cut lists, fabrication labels, hanger labels, and reports.

• Work with other team members to complete drawings and models as required to meet project schedules.

• Maintain training and continued education for incumbent and team to continually improve accuracy and productivity.

• Provide input to management regarding both hardware and software requirements to perform duties.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Fabrication CADMEP, and Autodesk Navisworks.

• Knowledge of BIM related software

• 5 or more years of experience with installation or 3D modeling of mechanical or plumbing systems.

• Prior experience working at a mechanical contractor (preferred)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.