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.
Requirements
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
Benefits
- 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
