Prefab Product Modeler

DPR Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a skilled modeler to develop detailed prefab models and ensure constructability. You will apply standards, collaborate with project teams and fabrication partners, and integrate specifications into modeling scope.

The role emphasizes quality control of shop drawings and production-ready documentation. Applicants should have an associate degree in engineering technology or drafting and at least 2+ years in modeling or prefabrication.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology, drafting, construction management, or related field.
• 2+ years of modeling, detailing, or prefabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and updates models of prefab assemblies such as wall panels and bathroom pods.
• Applies fabrication-oriented detailing standards to ensure accuracy and production readiness.
• Coordinates with designers, engineers, and fabrication partners to address model discrepancies and clarify assembly requirements.
• Produces model-based views, details, and documentation to support shop drawings.
• Incorporates design changes and production feedback into models.
• Maintains organized documentation and references for prefabrication workflows.

Skills

BIM modeling

Revit

Detailing

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology or drafting

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Develops detailed models of prefabricated building components, sub-assemblies, and modular systems that support fabrication, assembly, and installation. Applies established detailing standards and manufacturing-focused workflows to ensure components are consistent, repeatable, and efficient to produce. Collaborates with project teams and fabrication partners to integrate modular design requirements and resolve model discrepancies. Reviews and incorporates project specifications and contract documents into modeling scope and deliverables. Applies individual quality control practices to ensure design accuracy, completion, and constructability prior to formal review. Maintains accurate documentation that supports shop drawing development and production planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and updates models of prefab assemblies such as wall panels, bathroom pods, multi-trade racks, and other modular elements.
• Applies fabrication-oriented detailing standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with production needs.
• Coordinates with designers, engineers, and fabrication partners to address model discrepancies and clarify assembly requirements, applying safety-in-design principles to support safe work practices for internal and external workforce and for customers and end users.
• Produces model-based views, details, and documentation that support shop drawings and fabrication workflows.
• Incorporates design changes, coordination updates, and production feedback into models.
• Identifies opportunities to simplify or standardize components to improve fabrication efficiency, and pursues continuous learning to expand technical knowledge, improve modeling practices, and adopt emerging prefab standards and methods.
• Maintains organized documentation, versions, and reference materials that support prefabrication workflows.

Education Qualifications

Associate degree in engineering technology, drafting, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

2+ years of experience in modeling, detailing, or prefabrication-related work required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world. DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or any step in the process: In the US, call Human Resources at 650-474-1450 In Europe, email [e-mail] If you are seeking information on how DPR protects applicant data, please review our Privacy Policy.