Senior BIM Coordinator

ACCO Engineered Systems; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 66,124 - 92,299; Full time

Job summary

ACCO Engineered Systems in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a BIM Coordinator to manage MEP coordination and BIM workflows with a high level of expertise in analyzing trade layouts and resolving coordination issues.

The role requires an Associate Degree or Technical Certificate and 5+ years of BIM coordination experience, with strong HVAC/plumbing knowledge and constructability awareness. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Technical Certificate in Engineering, Technical Drafting or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a BIM Coordinator.
• Expert understanding of HVAC, plumbing and/or process design fundamentals and constructability, system and equipment types, building codes and industry standards.
• Advanced knowledge of constructability requirements of building systems (MEPF, Structural, etc.).
• Ability to read and understand design documents, RFIs, and project schedules including design and construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as MEP Coordinator from design through the construction coordination phase.
• Perform preliminary coordination of design drawings/models to streamline downstream processes.
• Optimize coordination efforts to provide cost effective solutions.
• Creating, reviewing, and managing BIM Execution Plans.
• Lead BIM/VDC coordination meetings to meet project requirements for level of completion and project schedule.
• Providing recommended fixes for issues found during clash detection.
• Creating and managing BIM and coordination related constraint logs.
• RFI assistance and evaluation regarding coordination impacts.
• Use Navisworks to perform and manage clash detection.
• Setup and model 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and other BIM software.
• Manage time to meet project schedules and task deadlines.
• Manage files on share sites, network servers, and software platforms.
• Process and manage backgrounds provided by trade partners.
• Use Bluebeam or other drawing markup tools to coordinate changes with designers.
• Check completed work for quality, clarity, and use of ACCO BIM standards.
• Prepare project-deliverable packages for submission.
• Communicate design and constructability issues/challenges with project team.
• Effectively and professionally communicate and foster collaboration with colleagues and project team members.
• Apply training and project experience, and demonstrate constant improvement of technical abilities.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

BIM Coordination

HVAC fundamentals

Constructability knowledge

Design documents reading

Education

Associate Degree or Technical Certificate in Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

General Job Description: This position is responsible for managing the MEP Coordination and BIM processes by implementing, evaluating, and executing ACCO’s BIM workflows with a high level of expertise in analyzing various trade’s layouts and development of coordination resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as MEP Coordinator from design through the construction coordination phase
• Perform preliminary coordination of design drawings/models to streamline downstream processes
• Optimize coordination efforts to provide cost effective solutions
• Creating, reviewing, and managing BIM Execution Plans
• Lead BIM/VDC coordination meetings to meet project requirements for level of completion and project schedule
• Providing recommended fixes for issues found during clash detection
• Creating and managing BIM and coordination related constraint logs
• RFI assistance and evaluation regarding coordination impacts
• Use Navisworks to perform and manage clash detection
• Setup and model 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and other BIM software
• Manage time to meet project schedules and task deadlines
• Manage files on share sites, network servers, and software platforms
• Process and manage backgrounds provided by trade partners
• Use Bluebeam or other drawing markup tools to coordinate changes with designers
• Check completed work for quality, clarity, and use of ACCO BIM standards
• Prepare project-deliverable packages for submission
• Communicate design and constructability issues/challenges with project team
• Effectively and professionally communicate and foster collaboration with colleagues and project team members
• Apply training and project experience, and demonstrate constant improvement of technical abilities
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Requirements

• Associate Degree or Technical Certificate in Engineering, Technical Drafting or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience as a BIM Coordinator
• Expert understanding of HVAC, plumbing and/or process design fundamentals and constructability, system and equipment types, building codes and industry standards
• Advanced knowledge of constructability requirements of building systems (MEPF, Structural, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of construction material, fabrication, and installation
• Ability to read and understand design documents, RFIs, and project schedules including design and construction activities

Competencies

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows the ability to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.

Physical Requirements

• The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
• This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.

Hours

This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. In general, work hours begin and end between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm and are determined by the department head.

Competitive Wages

$48 - $67 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law. ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.