VDC / BIM Plumbing Specialist

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Mental health coverage

Family building benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking an experienced Virtual Design & Construction Specialist with a focus on Plumbing Piping to join our team in a hybrid role based out of Newport News, VA. You will gather and validate 3D data, coordinate with engineers and architects, and drive pre-construction BIM processes to ensure constructible designs.

The role requires 5+ years in plumbing or mechanical construction, strong BIM CAD skills (Revit/Navisworks), and familiarity with construction codes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trade experience (Plumbing, General Contractor, journeyman, apprenticeship) or a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on mechanical construction is preferred.
• Knowledge of Construction practices for Mechanical and Plumbing/Piping Systems.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software such as Revit, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc., and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with the pre-construction coordination (BIM) process is strongly preferred.
• Working Knowledge of Building Codes for Mechanical and Plumbing/Piping Systems.
• Experience with Point Cloud Scan workflows preferred.

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 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 work supports the needs from clients and stakeholder.
• 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

Skills

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Revit

Navisworks Manage

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Office

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 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 work supports the needs from clients and stakeholder
• 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.
• Strong proficiency in computer aided software such as Revit, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc., and Microsoft Office required.
• 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
• 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

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!

#LI-HYBRID - Pay Range:

• - Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location.

The estimated pay range for this position is below.

The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

• - $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.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind.

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.