CAD BIM Modeler (1013)

Admiral Heating and Ventilating; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Admiral Heating and Ventilating in Chicago is seeking a BIM/CAD technician to support design, drafting, and pre-fabrication workflows for commercial HVAC projects. A 1–3 year BIM background and strong AutoCAD/Revit skills are required, with a related degree ideal but not mandatory.

You will review CAD drawings, coordinate with project teams, and help resolve constructability issues while maintaining schedule and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of BIM experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Degree in a related field is ideal but not required
• Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with little supervision

Responsibilities

• Support design, drafting, and pre-fabrication workflows from as-built drawings through project closeout
• Review and prepare CAD drawings per project specifications, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Identify conflicts and discrepancies between models and documents, incorporating approved design changes
• Participate in BIM and coordination meetings to communicate issues and changes to teams

Skills

BIM experience

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Related field degree ideal but not required

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

NOTE: The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of BIM experience, with a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit. While experience in the construction industry is desirable, it is not mandatory.

Company Overview

Admiral Heating has been a trusted leader in commercial and industrial HVAC solutions in the Chicagoland area for over 70 years. Specializing in union construction projects and service work, we partner with contractors, developers, and building owners to deliver custom engineered heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions. Our reputation is built on quality workmanship, deep industry relationships, and a commitment to long-term customer success.

Admiral Heating operates on the EOS (Entrepreneur Operating System). We exemplify our Core Values: Safety and Quality First, Intensely Diligent, Own It, Innovative Approach, Humbly Proud, and Exceed Expectations, and require adherence of every employee.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partners with internal business partners to support design, drafting, and pre-fabrication workflows (from as-built drawings through project closeout), within the construction/industrial/HVAC industry.
• Review and prepare CAD drawings per project specifications, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and ownership.
• Identify conflicts, constructability issues, and discrepancies between consultant models, construction documents, and field conditions, frequently incorporating approved design changes.
• Participate in BIM and coordination meetings to communicate model-related issues and required changes to project teams and external partners.

Qualifications, Competencies, & Abilities:

• Proficiency in using AutoCAD and Revit.
• A degree in a related field is ideal but not required.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, organizational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Self-Motivated, with the ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Strong level of attention to detail.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate information and ideas both verbally and written so others understand your vision.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Work and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, including executives.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by managers to perform other instructions and duties. This job description may be revised from time to time and does not constitute a contract for employment.