Virtual Design Coordinator | Columbia, SC

IMEG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Idea Program – innovation accelerator

License exam prep and support

Dress for Your Day

Generous time off

Health/dental/vision from day one

Job summary

IMEG, a leading ESOP-owned firm, is hiring a Virtual Design Coordinator in Columbia, SC. You will oversee and manage BIM projects for all disciplines, serve as the primary BIM contact, and support project delivery through modeling standards and workflow management.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, working within budgets, and ensuring model quality. Strong Revit skills and communication are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum BIM coordination experience, 3 preferred
• Revit experience required
• Strong communication skills across all levels

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage BIM projects for all disciplines and serve as main BIM contact for the team
• Work within the project budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet goals
• Configure model setup and understand project scope requirements
• Attend client and consultant meetings, including BIM kickoff
• Manage project folders, file sharing, and archival between IMEG and external partners
• Provide team support for Virtual Design software and escalate as needed
• Identify training needs for BIM standards and tools
• Review models and PDFs for compliance with standards
• Maintain models and run clash detection, participate in BIM coordination
• Coordinate models and workflow among design team members

Skills

Revit

Communication

MS Office

Professionalism

Design techniques

Education

Associate degree in BIM

Tools

Revit

Job description

Virtual Design Coordinator | Columbia, SC

100% Employee-Owned | Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring a Virtual Design Coordinator in Columbia, South Carolina. In this role, you will oversee and manage Building Information Modeling projects for all disciplines and serve as a main point of contact for BIM related questions and concerns for the project team.

You will work within project budgets, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support project delivery through model coordination, standards compliance, and workflow management. This opportunity supports education and government/municipal work in South Carolina, with recurring full MEP and fire protection scopes for schools, additions, renovations, and public buildings.

At a Glance

Location: Columbia, SC

Discipline: Virtual Design

Markets: Education and Government/Municipal

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time

Sponsorship: Not available

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and manage Building Information Modeling projects for all disciplines and serve as a main point of contact for BIM related questions and concerns for the project team.
• Work within the project’s monetary budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.
• Communicate with the project manager to determine model setup configuration and understand project scope requirements.
• Attend project meetings with clients and consultants, including BIM project kickoff meetings.
• Manage project folder organization, file sharing, and file archival between IMEG disciplines and all external partners.
• Provide team specific support for Virtual Design software/programs, escalating as needed.
• Identify team specific training and education needs for standards and BIM/Virtual Design tools.
• Review working models and PDF deliverables for compliance with modeling and documentation standards.
• Complete model maintenance as necessary applying best practices and standards.
• Run clash detection reports, resolve clashes, and participate in the BIM coordination process.
• Coordinate models and workflow between members of the design team.

What You’ll Bring

Experience

• 2 years of experience minimum, 3 preferred, 3 preferred, or equivalent
• Revit experience required

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong Revit knowledge with emphasis on project setup and model management
• Ability to troubleshoot Revit/design software issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of colleagues and clients
• Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• High level of professionalism

Preferred

• Associate degree or certificate in Building Information Modeling (BIM) preferred
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of technical plans and models preferred

About the Team

• Our Columbia team supports K-12, higher education, and municipal/public-sector work in South Carolina, with repeated full MEP and fire protection scopes for new schools, additions, renovations, and public buildings.
• Technology and security also show up regularly on the larger school projects as part of broader coordination.
• The team also supports public-safety, county, healthcare, recreation, and hospitality-adjacent work when projects call for it.
• Recent work includes Laurens County School District 56 / Clinton, SC / Electrical Lighting Rework, Education; The State of South Carolina SCDEW Enterprise PMO / Columbia, SC / SCDEW Robert David Bldg MCC Replacement, Government (City/County/State); and University of South Carolina / Aiken, SC / Science Building Addition & Renovation, Education.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

Bring Your Career to IMEG

IMEG , an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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