BIM/VDC Coordinator - HVAC Pipe

Overview Are you looking to join Florida’s fastest-growing MEP Contractor? B&I Contractors, Inc., a proud five-time winner of the Great Place to Work award, is seeking an experienced and dedicated BIM/VDC Coordinator - HVAC Pipe to join our dynamic and expanding team. Why Choose B&I Contractors, Inc.? Industry Leader: As Florida’s fastest-growing MEP contractor, we specialize in commercial and industrial projects (i.e., schools, hospitals, government buildings). Continuous Development: Benefit from NCCER-certified in-house and online training that equips you with the skills needed to advance in your career. Comprehensive Benefits: Employer-paid health insurance, accrued vacation and sick time, with a wellness reimbursement program. Ownership and Impact: Employee-owner through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with company match and post-tax Roth IRA options. Established Legacy: Team of over 1500 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record in mechanical contracting. Role Summary The BIM/VDC Coordinator - HVAC Pipe is responsible for leading the development, coordination, and delivery of accurate, constructible, and standards-compliant model-based outputs for MEP systems. This role works with a higher degree of independence, applying advanced knowledge of company standards, project requirements, and MEP construction practices to support project execution. It plays a key role throughout the VDC lifecycle, supporting coordination, fabrication readiness, installation planning, and record documentation, ensuring model and drawing deliverables align with project scope, schedule, and quality expectations. The role collaborates closely with Project Management, Field Operations, Team Leads, and other trades to drive coordination, resolve conflicts, and maintain model integrity. It also provides direction, mentorship, and quality oversight for BIM/VDC Detailers and Trainees to reinforce company standards and continuous improvement of detailing practices and the VDC process. In addition to technical responsibilities, the role proactively manages workflow, identifies issues early, proposes solutions, and ensures downstream users have the information they need. Essential Duties Modeling, Coordination & Technical Execution Develop and maintain accurate, coordinated, and constructible BIM models for mechanical systems in accordance with company standards and project requirements. Lead model updates based on coordination meeting outcomes, design changes, and clash resolution decisions. Perform clash detection, track issues, and communicate conflicts and resolutions to internal teams and external trades. Ensure model structure, file organization, version control, and system modeling remain consistent and compliant throughout the project lifecycle. Project Coordination & Communication Serve as a primary VDC contact for specific project scopes, providing updates to Project Managers, Field Operations, Team Leads, and other trades. Participate in coordination meetings, presenting model updates, addressing conflicts, and documenting action items as required. Collaborate with project teams to ensure model-based deliverables align with schedule milestones, fabrication needs, procurement deadlines, and installation plans. Support Field Operations by incorporating field feedback, RFIs, changes, and verified dimensions into model updates. Fabrication, Installation & Record Documentation Support Prepare and review model-based deliverables required for fabrication readiness, including spools, shop drawings, hanger layouts, and material quantities. Assist with developing installation-driven model outputs such as sleeve drawings, Trimble points, equipment pads, and schematic diagrams. Support closeout activities by developing accurate as-built models, record documents, and turnover deliverables. Quality Control & Standards Compliance Conduct detailed quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company standards, detailing practices, and LOD expectations as well as contract document requirements. Identify inconsistencies or missing information in models and drawings and take corrective action or escalate as needed. Reinforce proper modeling workflows and documentation procedures across project teams. Workflow Management & Issue Resolution Proactively identify risks, constructability concerns, or coordination issues and communicate them with proposed solutions. Coordinate workflow with Detailers to ensure tasks are assigned, completed, and updated properly in alignment with project deliverables. Track and manage BIM/VDC tasks within project schedules, ensuring model progress aligns with coordination, fabrication, and installation deadlines. Training, Mentorship & Team Support Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Detailers and Trainees, offering instruction on standards, workflows, and best practices. Assist in onboarding new team members by helping them understand project workflows, modeling expectations, and role responsibilities. Support the Team Lead in enforcing consistency across projects and team members. Process Improvement & Standards Development Contribute feedback related to model standards, templates, workflows, and coordination processes to support ongoing improvement initiatives. Participate in training and professional development to stay current with evolving BIM/VDC technologies and mechanical construction practices. Minimum Requirements Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required; associate degree, technical certificate, or trade school training in drafting, BIM, engineering technology, or construction preferred. Minimum 4+ years of experience in BIM/VDC, mechanical detailing, or MEP coordination. Demonstrated experience producing coordinated mechanical models and construction-ready deliverables. Experience working on commercial, industrial, healthcare, or similarly complex mechanical projects. Technical Skills Proficient in Revit for MEP modeling, including family usage, systems modeling, and model management. Strong proficiency with Navisworks Manage, including clash detection, model review, and issue tracking. Ability to interpret contract drawings, mechanical specifications, shop drawings, and MEP documentation. Familiarity with fabrication-focused workflows and model outputs (e.g., spooling, hanger layouts, equipment modeling). Experience working within common CDE platforms such as Autodesk BIM 360/ACC. Working knowledge of Bluebeam, coordination software, and standard BIM/VDC tools. Competence with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams). Coordination & Construction Knowledge Solid understanding of mechanical construction practices, field installation sequencing, and trade coordination requirements. Ability to identify clashes, propose solutions, and incorporate coordination decisions into models and drawings. Understanding LOD requirements, model organization, and file management best practices. Leadership & Team Collaboration Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to Detailers and Trainees. Demonstrated ability to lead small coordination tasks, manage portions of workflows, and support VDC project planning. Strong communication skills for collaborating with Project Managers, Field Operations, and other trades. Ability to work independently and proactively elevate issues or design conflicts. Quality, Organization & Professional Attributes Strong attention to detail with ability to maintain accuracy and consistency across complex models. Capable of performing self quality checks and adhering to established standards and workflows. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines. Professional, reliable, and committed to continuous improvement and skill development. Trade Specific Requirements Develop detailed, constructible mechanical piping models consistent with design intent, hydronic schematics, equipment schedules, and mechanical specifications. Ensure pipe routing adheres to required flow direction, system connectivity, and hydronic principles, including correct pipe sizes, flow rates, slopes (where applicable), and valve placement. Incorporate manufacturer data for pumps, boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, and specialty systems to maintain system accuracy and connectivity. Model pipe supports, anchors, guides, and expansion components in coordination with structural and architectural constraints. Validate model accuracy against mechanical flow diagrams, riser diagrams, and control schematics and update models to maintain alignment throughout coordination. Identify hydronic system issues such as routing conflicts, circulation concerns, clearance violations, or serviceability limitations and escalate as needed. Safety & Tools Safety awareness: B&I Contractors emphasizes safety for all roles and PPE as necessary for certain tasks. Required Tools: Tool list will be provided. Physical Requirements The role requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis, and tasks involving physical labor in accordance with OSHA standards and company policies. Esta posición requiere la capacidad de levantar y transportar materiales de hasta 25 libras de manera frecuente. Ready to grow your career with a respected, employee-owned leader in mechanical contracting? Apply now and be a part of something built to last. 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