VDC / BIM Plumbing Specialist

Virtual Design & Construction SpecialistFerguson is North America's leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry's most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.Are you an experienced Virtual Design & Construction Specialist with a specialization in Plumbing Piping? If so, Ferguson may just be the place for you! Our people are our biggest asset and share a common passion for customer service, which has helped shape us into the industry leader we are today.Location: Ideally, this is a Hybrid role based out of Newport News, VA HQ. Hybrid Schedule is 3 days in Office (usually T, W, Th) and 2 days Remote (usually M, F). We will consider Remote for the right person who is not located in the Newport News, VA area.ResponsibilitiesGathers, prepares, validates, and implements 3D data for customer/project needs within company's growth objectivesConfers with onsite project/customer engineers, architects, or owners on changes & adjustments to project needs through conception & completion of virtual design projectReceives pre-construction specification data from customer & implements the 3D project design in partnership with project Construction Engineers, Architects, or General Contractors within building constructionAnalyze specifications or sample layouts to implement customer design initiatives or projects.Makes autonomous decisions of pipe routing to optimize field labor, based on trade experience and degree, Certifications, knowledge, inside of virtual construction meetingsHas independent decision authority on of pipe routing to avoid clashes, based on trade experience and degree certifications, knowledge, inside of virtual construction meetingsPerforms recurring and ad hoc audits and analysis for errors and gaps within 3D dataEnsure work supports the needs from clients and stakeholderCommunicates internally, with outside vendors, & with clients to provide 360 feedback for business process changesApplies critical thinking in reviewing design data in various formats for accuracy and constructability changesUnderstands internal and external needs and expectations for information and deliverablesProvides direction and guidance to less experienced team membersQualifications5+ years of trade experience (i.e., Plumbing, General Contractor, journeyman, apprenticeship, etc.) or a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on mechanical construction is preferred.Knowledge of Construction (both pre & post) practices for Mechanical and Plumbing/Piping Systems.Strong proficiency in computer aided software such as Revit, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc., and Microsoft Office required.Experience with the pre-construction coordination (BIM) process is strongly preferred.Working Knowledge of Building Codes for Mechanical and Plumbing/Piping SystemsAbility to digest critical building & blueprint specification data to make sound & independent decisions for pre-construction virtual design teamExperience with Point Cloud Scan workflows preferred.Requirements for Remote/Hybrid Workers:Candidates based in the general Raleigh, Riviera Beach, or Newport News markets, we offer a hybrid schedule with time in the office for in person meetings, training, and/or collaboration. Hybrid candidates are expected in the office 3 days per week.Remote/Hybrid candidates must have high speed internet connectionFuture in-office requirements are TBD and are subject to changeRemote candidates should be aware that our main offices are in the Eastern and Central time zones. This may require scheduling flexibility for onboarding, training, and team meetings.Remote candidate will be considered, pending their qualificationsAt Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!