VDC Specialist I

Jake Marshall LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jake Marshall LLC in Chattanooga, Tennessee is looking for an intermediate-level role in the VDC department focused on HVAC, Piping, Plumbing, or Electrical projects. The candidate will develop VDC models and ensure their accuracy through a rigorous coordination process.

This position offers a base salary range of $70K - $75K and requires at least 2 years of industry-specific experience. The work environment is primarily office-based with occasional local travel for site visits. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction and/or engineering industry-specific experience.
• Familiarity with applicable Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical building codes and safety laws.
• Intermediate-level knowledge of Autodesk products.

Responsibilities

• Develops HVAC, Piping, Plumbing, or Electrical VDC models for project use.
• Coordinates models and resolves conflicts with other trade professionals.
• Tracks project schedules and milestones.

Skills

Construction and/or engineering experience

Knowledge of building codes and safety laws

Intermediate knowledge of Autodesk products

Proficient with Google platforms and Microsoft Office

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Education

2+ years of relevant experience

Trade school or Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks Manage

Fabrication MEP

Job description

To become an indispensable partner to building owners with mission‑critical systems.

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

This is an intermediate level position and the incumbent provides the VDC department with skilled knowledge of the coordination process and produces accurate installation documents to be utilized in HVAC, Piping, Plumbing, or Electrical‑related projects.

Base salary range of $70K - $75K

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops HVAC, Piping, Plumbing, or Electrical VDC models for project use.
• Can create and maintain a local copy of a coordination model and has the ability to run clash detection of their discipline with other project elements.
• Coordinates HVAC, Piping, Plumbing, or Electrical models and resolves conflicts with other trade professionals that will have the most cost effective outcome possible for our scope of work.
• Leads and directs the work of other detailers on assigned projects.
• Thoroughly reviews their shop/fab drawings and related documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Interfaces and collaborates with department personnel on projects to achieve shared goals.
• Interprets blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, and other visual aids.
• Reviews contract drawings, specifications, construction standards, and other job‑specific requirements.
• Produces VDC models that comply with design criteria, contract requirements, and applicable code.
• Tracks project schedules, milestones, and maintains department project logs.
• Plays a bridging role back and forth between the pre‑construction and construction phases of given projects.
• Prioritizes and encourages safety while executing work tasks, especially when at a construction site.

CONDUCT STANDARDS

• Maintains appropriate Company confidentiality at all times.
• Protects the assets of the Company and ethically upholds the Code of Conduct & Ethics in all situations.
• Cultivates and promotes the “Hearts & Minds” safety culture.
• Consistently exemplifies the Core Values of the Company (we CARE, we act with INTEGRITY, we are INNOVATIVE, and we are ACCOUNTABLE).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position operates primarily in an office environment, and routinely utilizes standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, copiers, plotters, and printers.
• Work tasks may occasionally be performed at local job sites, which means intermittent exposure to outside weather and conditions typically associated with a construction site.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• In performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, perform repetitive motion, and possess an appropriate degree of both visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• This is considered a sedentary position, which means possible exertion up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

TRAVEL

• This position may require occasional local travel to attend meetings and conduct site visits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of construction and/or engineering industry-specific experience.
• Familiarity with applicable Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical building codes and safety laws.
• Intermediate‑level knowledge of Autodesk products – Revit, Navisworks Manage, Fabrication MEP, etc.
• Proficient with Google platforms and apps (Google Sheets and Google Docs in particular.) or Microsoft Office (Word and Excel in particular).
• Ability to effectively communicate (both verbally and in writing) with diverse audiences.
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess strong problem‑solving skills.
• Capacity to effectively work both independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced setting.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, as business needs dictate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Trade school completion or Associate’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Trade experience in HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical construction in commercial buildings.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by the individual who assumes this role, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Limbach Facility Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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