[Hiring] BIM Technician @DLB Associates

Role Description

The BIM Technician will support the MEP Engineers, BIM Managers, and Project Managers with responsibilities to coordinate across various groups. This position will use Revit MEP, ACC / BIM 360, and Navisworks for production of a variety of projects. The scope of work will involve both small and large-scale mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection projects. The BIM Technician will rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job, working under immediate supervision. Their main point of contact will be their Manager and the Senior Staff they are assigned to either as a Trade Specific Modeler working with Engineers or as a Generalist working with BIM Managers. The BIM Technician will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives. This is the entry point position within DLB that provides future opportunity for employees to pursue either Designer or BIM Management focused career tracks depending on employee aptitude, interest, and company need.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the Production of Revit Documents (80%)
• Model and annotate Revit MEP drawings under an Engineer’s and BIM Manager’s supervision
• Utilize Revit MEP software to complete drawings and visual aids
• Collect data and other information for construction documents
• Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
• Assist in the Graphics and Management of Revit Models (15%)
• Assist the team in resolving various visibility, data, and graphic issues in Revit
• Publish, Package and Consume Models on BIM 360 / ACC
• Export CAD, NWC, and PDF’s from Models
• Setup Views and Sheets
• Reporting (5%)
• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage personal hours using company tools
• Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
• Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

• Interest in engineering design principles and MEP production
• Awareness of modeling and annotating duct systems, electrical, plumbing, and piping layouts and design
• Skilled in troubleshooting various visibility and graphic issues in Revit
• Skilled in using Revit MEP
• Skilled in Administration of BIM 360 / ACC Projects
• Skilled at and/or willingness to learn using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness, and resourcefulness in a distraction-free workspace
• Ability to work with engineers, other designers, and drafters as part of a design team
• Ability to work with engineers to incorporate MEP design into Revit
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows and optimize operational processes
• Interest in and willingness to learn to understand all parts of engineering contract documents
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
• Frequently moving through office, facility, and other environments
• On occasion, the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Travel / Relocation Requirements

• Up to 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
• Potential relocation opportunities may exist per project needs

Education / Experience

• Completion of approved Revit / Modeling Certification Process / Schooling or three years of experience producing MEP construction documents using Revit

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits extended to spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment