Building Information Modeler (BIM) 4

CDM Smith; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a skilled CAD/Intelligent Modeling Drafter in the Chicago area. The role leads teams to create complex construction drawings via intelligent modeling and CADD, ensuring alignment with design intent and project standards.

You will coordinate with the design team and vendors to produce accurate drawings. The position requires 6 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma with CADD training; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with vocational technical training in basic CADD drafting technology and intelligent modeling.
• 6 years of relevant experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Travel frequency depends on duties and workload.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to prepare basic to highly complex construction drawings using intelligent modeling and/or CADD.
• Utilize advanced CADD drafting/design techniques per firm standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and use catalogs/manuals for intelligent models and drawings.
• Act as Intelligent Modeling Coordinator to ensure design team coordination and QC standards.
• Review junior staff documents for consistency and adherence to standards.
• Support project engineers with design tasks, data verification, and transmittals.
• Perform other duties and assist field assignments as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Intelligent Modeling/CADD

CADD drafting techniques

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma with CADD training

6 years of relevant experience

Tools

Revit

MicroStation

CAD software

Job description

Company Overview

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Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

Under light supervision, leads teams to prepare basic to highly complex construction drawings using intelligent modeling and/or CADD which may include multiple views, detail drawings, and assembly drawings indicating components of equipment, facilities, or systems through proper translation of level of design (LOD) definitions as applicable.

• Utilizes advanced CADD drafting/design techniques per the firm’s CADD Graphics Standards.

• Utilizes information from vendors, catalogs, technical manuals, etc. in the preparation of intelligent models and construction drawings.

• Performs CADD/technical support tasks such as verifying intelligent model integrity.

• Acts as Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for basic complexity projects during the project lifecycle to ensure coordination between the design team and adherence to firm’s Q/QC standards and procedures.

• Performs basic checking and/or verification tasks including review of junior staff documents to ensure consistency throughout the construction documents and adherence to company standards and procedures.

• Performs related discipline tasks in support of project engineer, such as reviewing and coordinating specifications, compiling and computing engineering data, initiating basic design tasks, verifying intelligent model integrity, plotting drawings, assembling drawing packages, preparing transmittals, preparing overnight packages, file management and/or filing prints, distributing drawings, making simple calculations.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Supports field assignments as required.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills with strict attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to be a team player and contributor to the overall team.

• Possesses an advanced working knowledge of core Intelligent Modeling/CADD applications.

• Ability to apply advanced Intelligent Modeling/CADD drafting design techniques in accordance with the firm’s and industry standards and codes.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office for design related tasks and discipline specific design/analysis software primarily within the Intelligent Modeling/CADD environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with vocational technical training in basic CADD drafting technology and intelligent modeling.

• 6 years of relevant experience.

• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

• The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Water/ Wastewater design projects

• Experience working with Revit

• Experience working with MicroStation

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Pay Range Max

USD $59.95

Pay Range Min

USD $36.33