Senior BIM Coordinator

Prime Electric; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k with direct benefit

Life insurance

Profit sharing

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Electric is seeking an experienced BIM Electrical Lead to coordinate installation drawings from 3D models, attend clash-detection meetings, and manage multiple projects onsite in San Jose. You will optimize electrical room layouts, feeder routing, and equipment clearances per NEC, while producing clash-free Navisworks models for construction teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7–10 years of experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Dynamo,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7–10 years related experience or equivalent combination
• Experience supervising large commercial electrical installations preferred
• Knowledge of electrical systems, NEC requirements, and detailing

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with construction teams to create installation drawings and work packets from the 3D model
• Attend and coordinate BIM/clash detection meetings
• Manage multiple projects independently
• Communicate issues with BIM Project Management and senior leads
• Produce constructible, clash-free Navisworks models for field installation
• Coordinate electrical room layouts, feeder routing and equipment clearances per NEC
• Create clash tests/reports and post weekly model updates
• Maintain CAD/Revit backgrounds and document control throughout projects
• Assist onsite with groups and project management as needed

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Dynamo

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud

eVolve Electrical

Revit family creation

Plan reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Multi-discipline plan reading

Job description

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Recognized as one ofSilicon Valley’s Best Places to Work!

Position Summary:

Under minimal supervision, works with electrical, architectural, mechanical and structural drawings to provide fully coordinated electrical installations using three-dimensional modeling.

What You Will Do

• Works closely with construction teams to create installation drawings and work packets for prefabrication from the coordinated model for use in field installation
• Attends and coordinates BIM/clash detection meetings
• Independently manages multiple jobs
• Attends various job-related meetingsAttends various job-related meetings
• Effectively communicates job/project issues with BIM Project Management
• Effectively communicates with senior leads, project managers and field construction team
• Coordinates and generates concrete slab embeds layout, overhead and vertical conduit routing, electrical room layout, underground ductbanks drawings and light fixture layout for construction teams
• Produces a clash-free, constructible model for a successful installation
• Coordinates electrical room layouts, feeder routing and equipment clearances consistent with the NEC
• Creates clash tests and reports using Navisworks to proactively identify issues with constructability
• Posts weekly model updates for coordination meetings
• Provides Navisworks in NWD format for construction team’s reference
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and provide assistance to specific groups, managers and project management teams as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You Will Need to be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and seven to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience supervising and/or directing large project commercial electrical installation is preferred
• Knowledge of electrical systems, installations and code requirements pertaining to electrical detailing
• Proficiency with the following programs/processes/applications preferred and/or required: multi-discipline plan reading, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, specifications and submittals, Navisworks Manage, Dynamo, eVolve Electrical, Revit family creation
• Familiarity with LOD and associated specifications preferred
• Ability to maintain clean CAD and Revit backgrounds from various disciplines
• Ability to create installations, Trimble and prefabrication drawings for field installations
• Ability to maintain document control, updating of changes and as-built conditions throughout the project
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with file management, organization and Microsoft Office

$65 - $75 an hour

Our Benefits

• -100% coveragefor Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, withno premium cost to the employee
• -401k Program w/ Direct Benefit
• -100% Employer-paid Life Insurance
• -Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program
• -Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit
• -Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*PRIME Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. PRIME hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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