PROJECT ENGINEER / BIM MODELER

Northland Concrete & Masonry; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland Concrete & Masonry is seeking a Project Engineer / BIM Modeler to fuse construction knowledge with BIM, drawings, and modeling. You will develop accurate 2D/3D models, review drawings, coordinate with trades, and provide field-ready documentation to support project execution.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced with BIM/VDc tools, and comfortable reading construction drawings, shop drawings, and specs.

Qualifications

• Experience with BIM/VDc tools and construction modeling.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project layout files using 2D AutoCAD and develop 3D models using Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar software.
• Confirm building geometry and Northland's scope are accurately coordinated with design drawings and other trades.
• Update layouts and models as drawings, shop drawings, ASIs, and revisions are issued.
• Model work to appropriate construction tolerances and develop models that can be utilized by field personnel.
• Create field-specific construction visuals, including CMU elevations, in-slab coordination, post-tensioned structures, embeds, columns, formwork, and other details.
• Maintain accurate, organized project documentation and project control information.
• Perform comprehensive drawing and model reviews to identify coordination, constructability, and scope issues before they reach the field.
• Coordinate Northland's work with structural steel, precast, elevators, anchor bolts, and other trades.
• Review CMU coursing, door frame sizes, floor slopes, drainage, ADA requirements, and other construction details.
• Prepare and track RFIs and assist with resolving technical issues.
• Track drawing revisions, ASIs, scope changes, and related project information.
• Attend and support design and coordination meetings, both virtually and on site.
• Perform slope and drainage studies using Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar software.
• Develop floor finish plans and confirm specified finishes and scope requirements.
• Review mix designs and reinforcement requirements related to specified floor finishes.
• Develop control joint plans and identify locations and quantities for slabs-on-grade, masonry, brick, and site scopes.
• Identify potential drainage, finish, or constructability issues and communicate solutions to the project team.
• Support project pursuits, preconstruction, quantity analysis, scheduling, and site logistics planning.
• Develop models and visuals for visualization, quantity analysis, constructability, and project execution planning.
• Assist with site logistics, including pump truck, tower crane, material staging, and other operational planning.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and provide Project Managers and Estimators with quantity breakdowns for bids, scope changes, cost adds, credits, and change orders.
• Upload and organize revised drawings, estimates, proposals, submittals, site logistics plans, and other project information in PlanGrid or applicable project management platforms.
• Develop sequencing visuals to support field operations and project schedules.
• Identify construction joint locations and quantities for post-tensioned structures.
• Assist with formwork procurement and planning.
• Help project teams understand the relationship between sequencing, manpower, materials, equipment, and schedule.
• Review and coordinate Northland-related submittals, including rebar and formwork shop drawings.
• Review submittals from other trades, including structural steel, anchor bolts, elevators, precast, and specialty trades.
• Identify conflicts and coordinate revisions as necessary.
• Develop grade and brick ledge elevation drawings.
• Generate accurate CMU and brick quantities to support purchasing and procurement.
• Submit product data and required documentation for project approvals.
• Provide technical support to Foremen, Superintendents, and other field personnel.
• Assist with plan reading, drawing interpretation, BIM model use, and field coordination.
• Help identify and resolve drawing, coordination, and constructability issues encountered in the field.
• Translate drawings and BIM models into practical field solutions.
• Serve as a resource connecting the office, field, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist Project Managers and Estimators with project documentation, scope changes, change orders, takeoffs, and other project needs.

Skills

BIM modeling

Detail oriented

Project coordination

Plan reading

Communication

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

Job description

About Northland Concrete & Masonry

Northland Concrete & Masonry (NCM) is a leading commercial concrete and masonry contractor specializing in complex commercial, industrial, institutional, and large-scale construction projects. Our work includes structural concrete, foundations, slabs, formwork, masonry, and specialty scopes.

At Northland, successful projects are built through strong collaboration between the field and the office. Our Project Engineer / BIM Modelers connect those two worlds—using technology, drawings, models, and construction knowledge to help our teams plan, coordinate, estimate, and successfully execute projects in the field.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys both technology and construction and wants to see their work directly influence how projects are built.

Position Overview

The Project Engineer / BIM Modeler supports Northland's Project Management, Estimating, and Field Operations teams through BIM modeling, drawing review, project coordination, quantity analysis, constructability review, documentation, and field support.

The position develops accurate 2D and 3D models and construction documents, identifies coordination and constructability issues, supports project pursuits and estimating, and provides field teams with practical information needed to execute Northland's work.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically capable, comfortable working with construction drawings and models, and interested in developing a strong understanding of commercial concrete and masonry construction.

Key Responsibilities

BIM Modeling, Layout & Construction Documents

• Create and maintain project layout files using 2D AutoCAD and develop 3D models using Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar software.
• Confirm building geometry and Northland's scope are accurately coordinated with design drawings and other trades.
• Update layouts and models as drawings, shop drawings, ASIs, and revisions are issued.
• Model work to appropriate construction tolerances and develop models that can be utilized by field personnel.
• Create field-specific construction visuals, including CMU elevations, in-slab coordination, post-tensioned structures, embeds, columns, formwork, and other details.
• Maintain accurate, organized project documentation and project control information.

Drawing Review, Coordination & Constructability

• Perform comprehensive drawing and model reviews to identify coordination, constructability, and scope issues before they reach the field.
• Coordinate Northland's work with structural steel, precast, elevators, anchor bolts, and other trades.
• Review CMU coursing, door frame sizes, floor slopes, drainage, ADA requirements, and other construction details.
• Prepare and track RFIs and assist with resolving technical issues.
• Track drawing revisions, ASIs, scope changes, and related project information.
• Attend and support design and coordination meetings, both virtually and on site.

Floor Finish, Slope & Control Joint Planning

• Perform slope and drainage studies using Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar software.
• Develop floor finish plans and confirm specified finishes and scope requirements.
• Review mix designs and reinforcement requirements related to specified floor finishes.
• Develop control joint plans and identify locations and quantities for slabs-on-grade, masonry, brick, and site scopes.
• Identify potential drainage, finish, or constructability issues and communicate solutions to the project team.

Preconstruction, Pursuit & Estimating Support

• Support project pursuits, preconstruction, quantity analysis, scheduling, and site logistics planning.
• Develop models and visuals for visualization, quantity analysis, constructability, and project execution planning.
• Assist with site logistics, including pump truck, tower crane, material staging, and other operational planning.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and provide Project Managers and Estimators with quantity breakdowns for bids, scope changes, cost adds, credits, and change orders.
• Upload and organize revised drawings, estimates, proposals, submittals, site logistics plans, and other project information in PlanGrid or applicable project management platforms.

Project Sequencing & Scheduling

• Develop sequencing visuals to support field operations and project schedules.
• Identify construction joint locations and quantities for post-tensioned structures.
• Assist with formwork procurement and planning.
• Help project teams understand the relationship between sequencing, manpower, materials, equipment, and schedule.

Submittals & Material Quantity Management

• Review and coordinate Northland-related submittals, including rebar and formwork shop drawings.
• Review submittals from other trades, including structural steel, anchor bolts, elevators, precast, and specialty trades.
• Identify conflicts and coordinate revisions as necessary.
• Develop grade and brick ledge elevation drawings.
• Generate accurate CMU and brick quantities to support purchasing and procurement.
• Submit product data and required documentation for project approvals.

Field & Project Team Support

• Provide technical support to Foremen, Superintendents, and other field personnel.
• Assist with plan reading, drawing interpretation, BIM model use, and field coordination.
• Help identify and resolve drawing, coordination, and constructability issues encountered in the field.
• Translate drawings and BIM models into practical field solutions.
• Serve as a resource connecting the office, field, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist Project Managers and Estimators with project documentation, scope changes, change orders, takeoffs, and other project needs.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate brings a combination of construction knowledge, BIM/technical skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities.

Experience with the following is highly valued:

• Commercial construction
• Concrete and/or masonry construction
• BIM/VDC
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• SketchUp
• Construction drawings and specifications
• Quantity takeoffs
• Construction coordination
• Shop drawing review
• RFIs and submittals
• Project documentation
• Field construction operations

Experience working directly with concrete, masonry, structural systems, or other commercial construction trades is highly valued.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who:

• Is highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Can read and interpret construction drawings.
• Enjoys solving coordination and constructability problems.
• Communicates effectively with both office and field personnel.
• Is comfortable working with 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Takes ownership of their work and follows projects through to completion.
• Can manage multiple priorities and project deadlines.
• Is interested in learning the technical aspects of concrete and masonry construction.
• Wants to see their BIM and technical work directly impact how projects are built.

Why Join Northland?

At Northland, BIM is not simply an office function. Our models, drawings, and technical resources are designed to directly support the people building the project.

This position works closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Foremen, Superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and other trades while developing a broad understanding of commercial construction.

For the right person, this role provides a strong foundation for long-term growth within Northland across BIM/VDC, Project Engineering, Estimating, Project Management, and Field Operations.