VDC - Plumbing/Piping Modeler

The Plumbing/Piping Modeler works closely with the Trade Specialist, Foreman, Project Managers, and design team during and after the preconstruction phase of Design-Build, Design Assist or Hard Bid projects. This position’s main responsibility is to create constructible, clash free BIM models for plumbing and mechanical piping systems and to produce detailed fabrication & installation drawings that can be used to pre-fabricate and install these systems.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for producing LOD200-400 plumbing & mechanical piping system models from base project information utilizing 3D design software (Revit/eVolve Mechanical)

• Uploads all models for coordination to cloud based platforms as required (BIM360, ACC)
• Maintains daily updates on work progress and task completion via construction management platform (monday.com)
• Creation of shop, fabrication and installation drawings derived from coordinated BIM model
• Produce design drawings from sketches, red-line mark-ups, existing drawings and field notes diagrams, details and schedules.
• Exports tfl/csv files from model for all hangers, equipment, UG & OH systems for Trimble Total Station and similar layout devices
• Run clash detection and produce clash reports during BIM coordination
• Works closely with the Trades Specialists and project Foreman to create a fully constructible clash free mechanical and/or plumbing system that meets project specifications
• Helps to identify cost effective means and methods of mechanical system design and identifies VE options when applicable while maintaining project scope
• Collaborate and coordinate with both internal & external MEP trade partners
• Problem solving and resolution of coordination and design road blocks
• Attend all required BIM coordination meetings
• Assistance in the overall development of the BIM protocols, workflows and systems
• Liaison with Mark III site staff in interpreting and amending models
• Remain fully up to date with the drawing management
• Uploads all project files to cloud based management platform (Sharepoint)
• Create material procurement schedules and requisitions when required
• Provide accurate and realistic estimate for task durations and deliverable production
• Collaborates with sub-contractors, client consultants and GC when necessary and ensures excellence in the customer experience
• Ensure compliance and adherence to Company Policies and systems
• All other duties associated with this role

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience modeling plumbing and/or mechanical piping systems
• Proficient using Autodesk software, including Fabrication MEP, Revit, Recap, ACC and Navisworks
• Experience using Revit add-on softwares & tools
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Excel, Word
• Experience using pdf viewers and markup software (Bluebeam)
• General knowledge of plumbing and mechanical piping systems
• Experience navigating and interpreting construction documents including contract drawings, specifications and product submittals
• Experienced is exporting files to Total Station for field layout
• Knowledge of construction processes, means and methods
• Ability to operate, access and maintain diverse software applications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent in communication and collaboration as well as a strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment while working with large teams
• Ability to project timelines for workload and meet strict deadlines

Non-Required Bonus Skills:

• Experience using eVolve Mechanical
• Experience with prefabricated plumbing/piping assemblies, spools and components
• Field experience installing plumbing and/or mechanical piping systems
• Code knowledge for plumbing and/or mechanical piping systems
• Experienced in using GTP- Stratus design & manufacturing software
• Experience in managing teams
• Experience with multiple cloud-based platforms (Procore, Sharepoint, Revizto, ACC, Box, etc.)
• Experience with task and workflow management tools (Monday.com, Trello, MS Planner, etc.)
• Experience with industrialized construction and offsite manufacturing
• Experience training others in 3D design and BIM software and best practices

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• On Site Gym

Salary Range: $50,000 - $100,000 DOE

Salary : $50,000 - $100,000