VDC / BIM Plumbing Specialist

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, a leading North American distributor of plumbing and HVAC supplies, seeks a Virtual Design & Construction Specialist with a plumbing piping focus. This hybrid role is based out of Newport News, VA, with three office days and two remote days weekly.

You will gather and validate 3D data, coordinate with project engineers, architects, and general contractors, and drive pre-construction BIM workflows to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trade experience in Plumbing, General Contractor, journeyman, or related fields.
• Knowledge of mechanical and plumbing/piping systems construction practices.
• Experience with the pre-construction BIM coordination process is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of building codes for mechanical and plumbing/piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, prepares, validates, and implements 3D data for customer/project needs.
• Confers with onsite project engineers, architects, or owners on changes during virtual design.
• Implements 3D project design with Construction Engineers, Architects, or General Contractors.
• Performs audits and analyses for errors in 3D data.
• Provides direction to less experienced team members.

Skills

Trade experience

Independent decision making

Critical thinking

Guiding others

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Office

Point Cloud Scans

Job description

Job Posting: Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. Are you an experienced Virtual Design & Construction Specialist with a specialization in Plumbing Piping. If so, Ferguson may just be the place for you! Our people are our biggest asset and share a common passion for customer service, which has helped shape us into the industry leader we are today. Location: Ideally, this is a Hybrid role based out of Newport News, VA HQ. Hybrid Schedule is 3 days in Office (usually T, W, Th) and 2 days Remote (usually M, F). We will consider Remote for the right person who is not located in the Newport News, VA area.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, prepares, validates, and implements 3D data for customer/project needs within company’s growth objectives
• Confers with onsite project/customer engineers, architects, or owners on changes & adjustments to project needs through conception & completion of virtual design project
• Receives pre-construction specification data from customer & implements the 3D project design in partnership with project Construction Engineers, Architects, or General Contractors within building construction
• Analyze specifications or sample layouts to implement customer design initiatives or projects.
• Makes autonomous decisions of pipe routing to optimize field labor, based on trade experience and degree, Certifications, knowledge, inside of virtual construction meetings
• Has independent decision authority on of pipe routing to avoid clashes, based on trade experience and degree certifications, knowledge, inside of virtual construction meetings
• Performs recurring and ad hoc audits and analysis for errors and gaps within 3D data
• Ensure the work supports the needs from clients and collaborators
• Communicates internally, with outside vendors, & with clients to provide 360 feedback for business process changes
• Applies critical thinking in reviewing design data in various formats for accuracy and constructability changes
• Understands internal and external needs and expectations for information and deliverables
• Provides direction and guidance to less experienced team members

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trade experience (i.e., Plumbing, General Contractor, journeyman, apprenticeship, etc.) or a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on mechanical construction is preferred.
• Knowledge of Construction (both pre & post) practices for Mechanical and Plumbing/Piping Systems.
• Experience with the pre-construction coordination (BIM) process is strongly preferred.
• Working Knowledge of Building Codes for Mechanical and Plumbing/Piping Systems
• Ability to digest critical building & blueprint specification data to make sound & independent decisions for pre-construction virtual design team
• Strong proficiency in computer aided software such as Revit, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc., and Microsoft Office required.
• Experience with Point Cloud Scan workflows preferred.

Requirements for Remote / Hybrid Workers

• Candidates based in the general Raleigh, Riviera Beach, or Newport News markets, we offer a hybrid schedule with time in the office for in person meetings, training, and/or collaboration.
• Hybrid candidates are expected in the office 3 days per week.
• Remote/Hybrid candidates must have high speed internet connection
• Future in-office requirements are TBD and are subject to change
• Remote candidates should be aware that our main offices are in the Eastern and Central time zones. This may require scheduling flexibility for onboarding, training, and team meetings.
• Remote candidate will be considered, pending their qualifications

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates.

Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

Pay Range

• $4,799.70 - $7,791.30
• Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.
• This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.
• Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information Ferguson is the leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., with 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. It exists to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.