VDC / BIM Plumbing Specialist

Ferguson; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Mental health coverage

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Ferguson, a leading value-added distributor in North America, seeks a Virtual Design & Construction Specialist focused on Plumbing Piping. The role is hybrid, based near Newport News, VA, with 3 days in the office and 2 remote days.

You will gather and implement 3D data, coordinate with engineers and contractors, and guide junior team members on BIM processes to support construction projects. Responsibilities include analyzing specifications, managing 3D project design, and ensuring data

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trade experience (e.g., plumbing, GC) or a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of construction practices for mechanical and piping systems.
• Experience with pre-construction coordination (BIM) process is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of building codes for mechanical and piping systems.
• Ability to digest critical building and blueprint data to make sound decisions for pre-construction.

Responsibilities

• Gather, prepare, validate, and implement 3D data for customer/project needs.
• Collaborate with onsite engineers, architects, and general contractors on design changes.
• Implement 3D project designs in partnership with construction teams.
• Analyze specifications and layouts to support design initiatives.
• Make autonomous pipe routing decisions to optimize field labor.
• Provide direction to less experienced team members.
• Perform audits and analyses for data accuracy and constructability.

Skills

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Office

Point Cloud

3D data

BIM coordination

Pre-construction

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks Manage

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.

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.

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 candidate 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!

Are you an experienced Virtual Design & Construction Specialist with a specialization in Plumbing Piping.

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