[Hiring] MEP VDC Fabrication Database Coordinator @Symetri

Role Description

The MEP VDC Fabrication Database Coordinator is a client-facing technical specialist responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting Autodesk Fabrication databases and content for MEP and specialty trade contractors. This role involves:

• Working closely with client VDC teams, BIM managers, detailers, estimators, fabrication personnel, and project stakeholders.
• Creating and managing ITM content.
• Configuring and improving fabrication databases.
• Troubleshooting technical issues.
• Performing quality assurance testing.
• Maintaining clear documentation.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on Autodesk Fabrication expertise with strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills to deliver reliable, standardized, and scalable database solutions that support client-approved fabrication workflows and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain Autodesk Fabrication databases and ITM content for MEP and specialty trade contractors.
• Create and modify fabrication content, including parts, services, specifications, materials, connectors, and related database components.
• Build new client databases and enhance existing configurations to support fabrication, detailing, estimating, and Revit fabrication workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Autodesk Fabrication database, content, and configuration issues while providing ongoing technical support.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance to ensure database changes and content function correctly prior to deployment.
• Gather, document, and translate client requirements into scalable, standardized database and content solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation, change logs, version control, testing records, and deployment procedures.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to support project delivery, database governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training, mentoring, and technical guidance on Autodesk Fabrication database management best practices.
• Support database migrations, software upgrades, content standardization efforts, and other strategic client initiatives.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with Autodesk Fabrication content, databases, or MEP fabrication workflows.
• Hands-on experience creating, modifying, testing, and supporting Autodesk Fabrication ITM parts.
• Proficiency with one or more Autodesk Fabrication products, including CADmep, CAMduct, ESTmep, or Revit Fabrication Parts.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Fabrication databases, services, specifications, materials, connectors, and related content configurations.
• Understanding of MEP systems and construction workflows, including HVAC, piping, plumbing, electrical, or specialty trades.
• Experience interpreting manufacturer documentation, product specifications, fabrication standards, and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting, quality assurance, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation, organization, and client-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, maintainable solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting MEP contractors, fabrication shops, detailing departments, or VDC teams.
• Experience managing multiple Autodesk Fabrication databases across clients or business units.
• Experience with both sheet metal and piping fabrication content.
• Experience integrating Autodesk Fabrication databases with Revit fabrication workflows.
• Familiarity with Design Line, spooling, estimating, CAM output, fabrication, and installation workflows.
• Experience with database migrations, software upgrades, content standardization, and configuration deployment.
• Knowledge of BIM coordination, database governance, version control, and quality management practices.
• Experience providing client training, technical support, mentoring, or consulting services.
• Autodesk certifications or related BIM, VDC, fabrication, or trade credentials.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible time off (FTO), plus eight paid holidays.
• Company-sponsored benefits include:
• Group health insurance with nominal employee contribution.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Access to optional benefits through a cafeteria plan, including dental, vision, life insurance, wellness reimbursement program, and other supplemental benefits.
• Employer match of employee HSA contributions, dollar-for-dollar up to the IRS limit.
• 401(k) with company match of up to 4% of base salary.
• *Our company is currently unable to sponsor work visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.