Structural BIM Designer

Expert Technical Solutions; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee health center on-site

Life insurance & disability options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Expert Technical is hiring a Structural BIM Designer for a leading precast concrete manufacturer, located at the Petersburg, VA plant. You will lead projects, coordinate with architects, engineers, and internal teams, and develop 3D precast models from drawings and specs.

The role requires 3+ years of BIM detailing, proficiency in Revit or SolidWorks, and a degree in Drafting or Engineering Technology. You will manage shop drawings, BOMs, RFIs, and site visits, with competitive benefits and a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of structural BIM detailing/design experience.
• Hands-on proficiency in Revit or SolidWorks is required.
• Degree (Bachelor's or Associate) in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Construction, or a related discipline preferred; Training or certification in Autodesk Revit or SolidWorks is required.
• Ability to read and thoroughly understand contract drawings, engineering control drawings, and project specifications.
• Strong communication skills to manage client relationships, RFIs, and schedules.
• Ability to perform local job site visits during normal working hours using a company truck (valid driver's license required).
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project lead, managing timelines, project binders, and schedules.
• Conduct coordination meetings with architects, engineers, general contractors, and internal sales/estimating teams.
• Utilize Revit or SolidWorks to detail foundation plans, framing plans, elevation drawings, repair work orders, and erection drawings; manage BOMs and submittals.
• Manage RFIs, emails, and client conversations, ensuring clear written post-conversation follow-ups.
• Partner with Project Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Production Planning to sequence shop cards and finalize construction drawings.

Skills

BIM detailing

Revit

SolidWorks

Communication

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in Drafting/Engineering Technology

Tools

Autodesk Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Expert Technical is hiring for a structural BIM designer for a leading precast concrete manufacturer with locations throughout the southeastern U.S. Driven by a mission to support customers, create remarkable structures, and deliver never-before-seen solutions, Tindall relies on innovative design and engineering to build the future. This position will be located at the plant in Petersburg, VA.

DAY-TO-DAY:

The Structural BIM Designer uses digital modeling tools to create, manage, and coordinate complex 3D precast models based on contract drawings, owner specs, or preliminary value-engineered designs. Serving as a project lead, this role manages communication, schedules, and cross-functional coordination. Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as a project lead, managing timelines, project binders, and schedules.
• Conduct coordination meetings with architects, engineers, general contractors, and internal sales/estimating teams.
• Utilize Revit or SolidWorks to detail foundation plans, framing plans, elevation drawings, repair work orders, and erection drawings. Direct and review the work of Prepare long-lead item Bills of Materials (BOM), issue material orders to support project schedules, and manage the submittal process for erection drawings to obtain owner/GC approval.
• Manage RFIs, emails, and client conversations, ensuring clear written post-conversation follow-ups. Notify project management when scope changes impact change orders.
• Partner closely with Project Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Production Planning to sequence shop cards, resolve site constraints, and issue final "For Construction" drawing packages.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 3+ years of structural BIM detailing/design experience.
• Hands-on proficiency in Revit or SolidWorks is required.
• Degree (Bachelor's or Associate) in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Construction, or a related discipline preferred. Training or certification in Autodesk Revit or SolidWorks is required.
• Ability to read and thoroughly understand contract drawings, engineering control drawings, and project specifications.
• Strong communication skills to manage client relationships, RFIs, and schedules.
• Ability to perform local job site visits during normal working hours using a company truck (valid driver's license required).
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring current or future sponsorship.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Paid vacation, paid holidays, an annual plant shutdown, and 1.5x overtime pay during peak demand periods.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match (3% match on a 6% contribution) and profit-sharing.
• Employee-only medical with wellness credits, prescription coverage, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), regenerative medicine insurance, and access to an on-site health center.
• Paid basic life insurance, voluntary & whole life options, STD/LTD disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement/learning bonus program and an Employee Assistance