VDC (BIM) Specialist

bkimechanical; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salaries

Job summary

bkimechanical is looking for an experienced VDC Specialist in Conyers, Georgia, to translate design documents into detailed Building Information Models (BIM) for Plumbing, Mechanical, and HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will work directly with engineers and general contractors, ensuring spatial coordination and producing accurate shop drawings.

We value a collaborative environment and high standards, offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. If you have the qualifications and a desire to grow your career, we invite you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans – Disabled

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in mechanical or plumbing systems installation.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret technical literature.

Responsibilities

• Produce LOD400 BIM for mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Create detailed shop drawings for fabrication and installation.
• Mentor Junior VDC Specialists on software and drafting.

Skills

3D modelling of mechanical or plumbing systems

Communication skills

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Project coordination

Education

2 or more years of relevant experience

Proficiency in Autodesk Fabrication (CADMEP)

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

BIM fabrication modelling software

Job description

Headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, Batchelor & Kimball (B&K) takes pride in partnering with our clients to deliver excellent results from engineering and construction to operations and maintenance. We offer design/build and turnkey construction services, including teaming with selected subcontractors for electrical and general construction. If you are looking to grow your career and thrive in a team environment, then we invite you to apply for this position.

There’s not a lot of BS here, and not a lot of turnover. Good people work at Batchelor & Kimball. We’re good at our jobs, and good to each other. We have high expectations because the work is challenging, but we know the most valuable thing about the work is the people who do it. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d like to meet you!

This is an experienced VDC Specialist position where the incumbent will translate design intent contract documents or 3D design models of Plumbing, Mechanical and HVAC systems into fabrication and installation detail Building Information Models (BIM’s) utilizing BIM fabrication modelling software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with engineers and managers to produce LOD400 BIM for mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Work with General Contractor and other subcontractors to achieve spatial coordination of all trades.
  • Attend weekly coordination meetings, either onsite or virtually, to achieve spatial coordination of all trades.
  • Generate RFI’s to be submitted to the design team when required.
• Create detailed shop drawings for the purposes of fabrication and installation of associated trades.
  • Creation and annotation of shop drawings.
  • Creation and annotation of hanger drawings.
  • Creation and annotation of sleeve drawings.
  • Creation and export of hanger and sleeve coordinates to be utilized by the robotic total station layout team for field layout.
• Communicate with field personnel, when required, to ensure that fabrication and installation intent is clearly communicated on shop and spool drawings.
• Mentor and train Junior VDC Specialists.
  • On the job training on the use of modelling and collaboration software.
  • On the job training on the creation of fabrication and installation drawings and documents.
    • Shop drawings
    • Hanger drawings
    • Sleeve drawings
    • Bills of materials
    • Pipe cut lists
    • Fabrication labels
    • Hanger labels
    • Reports
  • Work with other team members to complete drawings and models as required to meet project schedules.
  • Maintain training and continued education for incumbent and team to continually improve accuracy and productivity.
  • Provide input to management regarding both hardware and software requirements to perform duties.

Additional Skills and Responsibilities

• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret technical literature, writing, and plans.
• Ability to define problems, assess options and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to distinguish between shades of color.
• Competence in public speaking and presentations.
• Self‑driven desire to learn, become competent, and succeed in field.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with ability to train and mentor.
• Good self‑management and organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Good analytical skills and ability to generate creative solutions.
• Ability to perform well and meet expectations in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate project activities and monitor progress to successfully reach project goals.
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate ethical behavior and a high level of integrity.
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Ability to manage stress and job demands.
• Ability to cooperatively work with others.

Education and Experience

• 2 or more years of experience with installation or 3D modelling of mechanical or plumbing systems.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Fabrication (CADMEP), and Autodesk Navisworks.
• Knowledge of other BIM related software is a plus.
• Working familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ability to be trained on company‑specific applications and software.

Must

• Be proficient in Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications.
• Communicate effectively orally and in written communication.
• Learn and apply new information quickly and effectively.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans – Disabled

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.