Industrial BIM/VDC Detailer Lead — 3D Modeling & Coordination

Baker Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Group in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an Industrial BIM/VDC Senior Detailer to lead the BIM team in developing 3D models, spools, and install drawings, and QAQC against contract documents. You will manage work packages, project schedules, and detailing resources, coordinate with project teams and clients, and stay current with software like Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks, and Procore.

This role requires at least five years of relevant detailing experience, a plumbing/hydronic background, and

Qualifications

• Five years of plumbing and steam fitting experience or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of P&ID’s, PFD’s, Process and Utility Piping

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple detailing projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Develop pre project conceptual models and layout solutions with limited input, applying advanced problem-solving and design expertise.
• Create and manage work packages (groups) to support efficient detailing, coordination, and fabrication workflows.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for detailing activities, ensuring alignment with overall project timelines.
• Lead and coordinate detailing teams, including assigning work, tracking progress, and maintaining accountability.
• Oversee and direct external detailing resources, including project setup and distribution of work packages.
• Forecast and manage manpower requirements to support project demands and optimize team performance.
• Effectively communicate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Field Foremen, Shop Foreman, General Contractors, Subcontractors and other team members during construction process.
• Provide updates to Project Managers, Detailing Team Leaders, Field Foremen and other team members by leading coordination and internal BIM meetings.
• Perform all core VDC Technician/Lead Detailer responsibilities with a higher level of proficiency, independence, and leadership.
• Attend industry related educational courses and/or conferences and review new related software to stay abreast of current trends, products, productions tools and best practices and share knowledge gained with peers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Multi-project management

Tools

Plant 3D

Fabrication CADmep

Revit

Navisworks

ACC

Procore

Stratus

Excel

Bluebeam

Outlook

Job description

Baker Group in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an Industrial BIM/VDC Senior Detailer to lead the BIM team in developing 3D models, spools, and install drawings, and QAQC against contract documents. You will manage work packages, project schedules, and detailing resources, coordinate with project teams and clients, and stay current with software like Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks, and Procore.

This role requires at least five years of relevant detailing experience, a plumbing/hydronic background, and