VDC (BIM) Spooler

EMCOR Group; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Batchelor & Kimball in Conyers, GA, is seeking a VDC Spooler to create fabrication level drawings for Mechanical and Plumbing systems using BIM fabrication modelling software. The role involves breaking the Building Information Model into manageable spools for the manufacturing facility to fabricate from.

Responsibilities include creating spool drawings, BOMs, pipe cut lists and spool maps, with QA/QC on all work.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret technical literature, plans and drawings.
• Ability to define problems, assess options and make recommendations.
• Ability to distinguish shades of color.
• Public speaking/presentations.
• Self-driven to learn and succeed in the 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 solutions.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create fabrication spool drawings for Mechanical and Plumbing systems.
• Create fabrication spool map identifying installation locations for prefabricated spools.
• Annotate fabrication and installation shop drawings.
• Create bill of materials and pipe cut lists.
• Create pipe identification labels and assist in kitting for delivery.
• Perform QA/QC on own work and review others’ spooled drawings.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Fabrication CADMEP

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, Batchelor & Kimball 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.

The VDC (BIM) Spooler position will work with VDC Specialists, utilizing BIM fabrication modelling software, to create fabrication level drawings for the manufacturing group. The Spooler will work with the Building Information Model (BIM) breaking the Mechanical & Plumbing systems into manageable spools (fabrication drawings) for the manufacturing facility to fabricate from.

Essential duties and responsibilities: (include but are not limited to)

• Work with VDC Specialists on the creation of detailed fabrication and installation drawings for Mechanical and Plumbing systems
• Create fabrication spool drawings for the prefabrication of pipe systems
• Create fabrication spool drawing map to identify installation location of prefabricated pipe spools
• Annotation of fabrication spool map drawings
• Annotation of fabrication and installation shop drawings
• Creation of bill of materials
• Creation of pipe cut lists
• Creation of pipe identification labels
• Work with other team members to complete models and drawings as required
• Assist fabrication shop with kitting and carting for efficient job site delivery
• Perform QA/QC review of work personally produced prior to issue to other teams
• Assist in QA/QC review of work produced by other spoolers within the team

Communicate with VDC Specialists to ensure that fabrication intent is clearly communicated on fabrication spool drawings

• 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

Supervisory /Budgetary / External communications responsibility

• This an individual contribution role. The incumbent will be responsible for communicating with internal employee as well as third party companies and the IT team at EMCOR.

Knowledge, skill and ability requirements (minimum competencies required for job performance)

• 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/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 manage stress and job demands.
• Ability cooperatively work with others.

Prior work experience and educational requirements

• Knowledge of experience with installation of mechanical or plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Fabrication CADMEP, Autodesk Navisworks or any other BIM software is a plus
• A working familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word, and Outlook and ability to be trained in use of the Company-specific applications and software.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands are those associated with working in a typical office environment and miscellaneous filed travel.

Department

BKI Georgia Main Office

Employment Type

Office Employees

Minimum Experience

Mid-level