Plumbing Designer

powerplumbing; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerPlumbing in Hockley, TX is seeking a skilled Plumbing Designer / VDC Operator to join our team. This full-time, on-site role focuses on creating and maintaining 3D plumbing models, supporting BIM/VDC coordination, and producing accurate shop drawings for multifamily residential projects.

Strong Revit skills and attention to detail are essential. You will collaborate with the plumbing designer, project manager, and field team to ensure project execution, read construction documents, assist

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
• 2 years BIM/VDC modeling and coordination experience on plumbing or MEP projects.
• Ability to produce accurate shop drawings under supervision.
• Experience reading construction drawings and identifying coordination issues.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain 3D plumbing models using Revit for BIM coordination and shop drawing production.
• Assist with material takeoffs and quantity tracking using Revit.
• Read and understand construction documents.
• Help prepare RFIs as needed.
• Coordinate with plumbing designer, project manager and field team to support project execution.
• Participate in coordination efforts and assist with clash detection if needed.
• Work on multiple plumbing projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Follow established project schedules, company standards, and BIM/VDC procedures.
• Maintain organized project files, BIM models, and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's / Associate degree or technical certification preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Plumbing Designer / VDC Operator
Location: Hockley, TX (outside of Houston)
Status: Full Time / ON-SITE
This is NOT a Hybrid position.
Compensation: D.O.E.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented VDC Operator to join our team. This role will focus on plumbing projects and will be responsible for creating and maintaining 3D plumbing models, supporting BIM/VDC coordination efforts, and producing accurate shop drawings for multifamily residential construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong Revit skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow direction while working in a fast-paced team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain 3D plumbing models using Revit for BIM coordination and shop drawing production.
• Assist with material takeoffs and quantity tracking using Revit.
• Read and understand construction documents.
• Help prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) documents as needed.
• Coordinate with plumbing designer, project manager and field team to support project execution.
• Participate in coordination efforts and assist with clash detection if needed.
• Work on multiple plumbing projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Follow established project schedules, company standards, and BIM/VDC procedures.
• Maintain organized project files, BIM models, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks is required.
• 2 years of experience in BIM/VDC modeling and coordination, preferably on plumbing or MEP projects needed.
• Ability to produce accurate shop drawings under supervision.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings and identifying coordination issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to support multiple projects concurrently.
• Basic understanding of plumbing systems is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree, associate degree, technical certification, or relevant field experience is preferred but not required.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions and company standards.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working on multifamily residential construction projects is a plus.