Structural BIM Modeler

ARCO Companies; Dallas, Downers Grove (TX, IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after 5 years

Volunteer leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO is seeking a Structural BIM Modeler to join our design engineering team in a dynamic construction environment. You will develop structural models from concept to construction-ready drawings using Revit, Tekla, and internal tools under engineering guidance.

Responsibilities include creating layouts, preparing permit packages, and coordinating with project teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes. A technical degree and Revit/Tekla experience are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• AA degree in CAD/Drafting or a similar technical degree.
• 1–3 years BIM Modeling in Commercial/Industrial, Manufacturing, or similar project types.
• Working knowledge of Revit.
• Experience with Tekla fabrication modeling is a plus.
• Coding language experience (C#, VBA, Python) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural design information using Revit, Tekla, and Bluebeam.
• Create conceptual to construction-ready structural models based on guidance from engineering staff and coordination with other designers.
• Perform preliminary structural system layout based on engineering team guidance and your experience.
• Develop details to articulate complex structural conditions.
• Develop and check complete drawing packages for permit submission.
• Manage and incorporate electronic markups from engineering team into structural deliverables.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Construction, and Engineering teams to ensure design accuracy and contract alignment.
• Apply basic knowledge of building codes, standards, and criteria in project designs.

Skills

BIM Modeling

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

AA in CAD/Drafting or similar technical degree

Tools

Revit

Tekla

Bluebeam

C#

VBA

Python

Job description

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking a Structural BIM Modeler to join our team of Design Engineers and Project Managers in our Downers Grove, IL location. The Structural BIM Modeler will play a key role in guiding the delivery of our schematic through construction ready information using REVIT, Tekla, and internally developed tools and processes in a Design/Build environment.

A Day in the Life:

• Develop structural design information using Revit, Tekla, and Bluebeam software applications.
• Create conceptual to construction ready structural models based on guidance from engineering staff and coordination with other designers.
• Perform preliminary structural system layout based on engineering team guidance and your experience.
• Develop details to properly articulate complex structural conditions.
• Develop and check complete drawing packages for permit submission.
• Manage and incorporate electronic markups from engineering team into structural deliverables.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Construction, and Engineering team members in cross-functional settings to ensure that the design is accurate and that contract responsibilities are met according to client's expectations.
• Apply basic knowledge of building codes, standards, and other criteria in the development of project designs.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (AA) Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or similar technical degree
• 1-3 years of BIM Modeling in Commercial Industrial, Manufacturing, and similar project types
• Motivated self-starter that focuses on details and quality
• Working knowledge of Revit
• Experience using Revit for permit level document creation is a plus.
• Experience with Tekla fabrication modeling is a plus.
• Coding language (C#, VBA, Python) experience and interest is a plus.

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.