VDC BIM Coordination Designer - Assistant Manager

Power Design; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries with incentive

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

401k with company match

Job summary

Power Design is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to support Preconstruction Virtual Design processes, develop detailed BIM models, and coordinate installations across electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.

You will work under a VDC Design Manager and Project Executive to ensure code-compliant, cost-effective designs while maintaining schedule and quality standards across ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, industry certification, registered apprenticeship completion, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in construction, VDC, BIM modeling, detailing, or installation within Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing systems.
• Proficiency with Revit and working knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, and other BIM technologies.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and contract documents.
• Understanding of construction coordination, clash detection, and installation best practices.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, customers, consultants, and trade partners.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards within your area of expertise.
• Experience supporting prefabrication, fabrication, field layout, or installation planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support projects during preconstruction and design coordination phases under the supervision of a VDC Design Manager and/or Project Executive.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable codes, industry standards, installation methods, and Power Design best practices.
• Develop and maintain BIM models utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and related software platforms.
• Perform 2D and 3D modeling and coordination for assigned systems and project scopes.
• Participate in clash detection and coordination meetings with project stakeholders, including project teams, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and trade partners.
• Assist with the review of contract documents, BIM Execution Plans, scopes of work, specifications, drawings, and jurisdictional requirements to support code-compliant and cost-effective installations.
• Develop coordination, fabrication, prefabrication, and installation drawings in accordance with project requirements and Power Design standards.
• Coordinate directly with operations teams to support project execution, installation planning, and constructability reviews.
• Assist in maintaining project schedules, deliverables, and production reporting requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external project stakeholders to resolve design conflicts and support project objectives.
• Utilize BIM technologies and workflows to improve project coordination, efficiency, and quality.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality throughout all project deliverables.
• Represent Power Design professionally in project meetings and coordination efforts.
• Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values of Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation, and Growth.

Skills

BIM modeling

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Industry certification

Apprenticeship completion

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Power Design is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to support Preconstruction Virtual Design processes, develop detailed BIM models, and coordinate installations across electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.

You will work under a VDC Design Manager and Project Executive to ensure code-compliant, cost-effective designs while maintaining schedule and quality standards across ongoing projects.