BIM / VDC Engineer – Wood Framing & Structural (Vertex BD)
Location: Los Angeles, CA (In-house preferred)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $80,000 – $130,000 annually (DOE) + Performance Bonuses
Company Overview
Mel’s Builders and Design Inc. is a high-end construction company specializing in foundation and rough framing for custom residential projects throughout Los Angeles.
We are building a next-generation construction company by integrating:
- BIM technology
- Advanced estimating systems
- Digital construction workflows
Our mission is clear: to become the #1 framing company in Los Angeles through innovation, precision, and execution.
Position Summary
We are seeking a BIM / VDC Engineer with strong experience in wood framing and structural systems to lead our modeling and digital takeoff processes using Vertex BD.
This role is ideal for a professional who bridges the gap between field construction knowledge and digital modeling, bringing accuracy and efficiency to preconstruction and estimating workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed wood framing models using Vertex BD
- Interpret architectural and structural drawings with precision
- Produce accurate and complete material takeoffs, including:
- Lumber packages
- Sheathing
- Simpson Strong-Tie hardware
- Shear wall systems
- Identify design conflicts and constructability issues prior to construction
- Support estimating, bidding, and procurement efforts
- Collaborate closely with project managers, estimators, and field teams
- Contribute to the development and improvement of internal BIM and estimating systems
Qualifications
- Experience with Vertex BD or comparable BIM/VDC software
- Strong understanding of wood framing methods and structural systems
- Proven experience with material takeoffs and construction estimating
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural plans
- Proficiency in Excel and/or estimating software
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on field experience in framing or carpentry
- Experience working on high-end custom residential projects
- Familiarity with Revit and/or AutoCAD
- Knowledge of Simpson Strong-Tie systems and applications
- Experience working in the Los Angeles market or similar environments
Benefits & Growth Opportunities
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses
- Clear pathway to a BIM Manager or leadership role
- Opportunity to work on high-end, custom residential builds
- Direct impact on building and scaling a tech-forward construction company
Schedule
Monday – Friday | Full-Time
Work Location
Los Angeles, CA (In-person preferred)
