VDC / BIM Coordinator

Adams Electric Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Electric seeks a VDC/BIM Coordinator to oversee high-priority projects using BIM tools. You will handle layout, input, coordination, shop drawings, and as-builts with BIM staff support to meet schedule and contract requirements.

You will keep the VDC Manager informed on progress, collaborate with engineers and preconstruction, develop 3D models, perform clash detection, and produce construction documents from BIM models to support field installations.

Qualifications

• Two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience a must.
• Emphasis in problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Proficient in Blue Beam, Revit MEP and Navisworks.
• Experience with electrical layout in Revit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all IPD and LOD meet contract requirements and owner satisfaction
• Maintain knowledge of the latest Revit and Navisworks systems
• Coordinate all layout and design of electrical systems in accordance with contract documents and Electrical Code
• Conduct thorough clash detection studies and communicate to the project team effectively and quickly
• Develop coordination studies and collaborative scheduling while working with other trades
• Produce 3D models using the latest information in dimensions, design specifications, materials and quantities
• Develop BIM models to present graphic walk-throughs using Navisworks and Showcase
• Work collaboratively with Engineers and Preconstruction Team
• Produce construction documents and drawings from BIM/3D models
• Provide quantity takeoff, bill of materials and schedules from BIM/3D models
• Work collaboratively with Vendors on projects to utilize the latest advances in electrical manufacturing, design, and Modeling data.
• Provide onsite project engineering for BIM projects and oversee all field installation monitoring efficiency, accuracy, and changes
• Assist project managers and superintendents in laying out work prior to design
• Provide technical support to project managers onsite and ensure all digital BIM documentation is current and available to the management team on or ahead of schedule

Skills

Team communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Excellent computer skills

Blue Beam

Revit MEP

Navisworks

Electrical layout in Revit

Tools

Blue Beam

Revit MEP

Navisworks

Job description

VDC/BIM COORDINATOR

Adams Electric supports our own In-House Virtual Design Construction (VDC) Team. The VDC Team consists of Building Information Modeling (BIM) staff and technology that integrates construction teams, systems, business models and construction practices into a collaborative process that adds value to our clients.

VDC/BIM COORDINATOR

Adams Electric supports our own In-House Virtual Design Construction (VDC) Team. The VDC Team consists of Building Information Modeling (BIM) staff and technology that integrates construction teams, systems, business models and construction practices into a collaborative process that adds value to our clients.

The VDC/BIM Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing specific high-priority jobs that require special attention.

Must have excellent communication skills, be a team player, be able to receive and implement direction from Managers, and be able to work to resolve problems in a professional manner.

The job(s) covered by the coordinator will be independent of the direct, day-to-day oversight of the VDC/BIM Manager, but will still be subject to the VDC/BIM Manager’s review, approval and support.

The Coordinator will be expected to handle the majority of the layout, input, coordination, shop drawing creation, and as-builts for the job(s) they are assigned to, but will be provided with help from additional BIM team members when needed. They are expected to keep the VDC/BIM Manager up to date regarding the current status of the job(s) in order to facilitate effective allocation of resources within the BIM Department.

The following list outlines some of the day to day duties that the VDC/BIM Coordinator will be expected to address:

• Ensure all IPD and LOD meet contract requirements and owner satisfaction
• Maintain knowledge of the latest Revit and Navisworks systems
• Coordinate all layout and design of electrical systems in accordance with contract documents and Electrical Code
• Conduct thorough clash detection studies and communicate to the project team effectively and quickly
• Develop coordination studies and collaborative scheduling while working with other trades
• Produce 3D models using the latest information in dimensions, design specifications, materials and quantities
• Develop BIM models to present graphic walk-throughs using Navisworks and Showcase
• Work collaboratively with Engineers and Preconstruction Team
• Produce construction documents and drawings from BIM/3D models
• Provide quantity takeoff, bill of materials and schedules from BIM/3D models
• Work collaboratively with Vendors on projects to utilize the latest advances in electrical manufacturing, design, and Modeling data.
• Provide onsite project engineering for BIM projects and oversee all field installation monitoring efficiency, accuracy, and changes
• Assist project managers and superintendents in laying out work prior to design
• Provide technical support to project managers onsite and ensure all digital BIM documentation is current and available to the management team on or ahead of schedule

Required Skills –

Two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience a must. Emphasis in problem solving and analytical thinking. Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Blue Beam, Revit MEP and Navisworks. Experience with electrical layout in Revit preferred. Passion to learn and constant desire for improvement.

Other Duties -

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.