BIM/VDC Coordinator - HVAC Duct

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 Duct 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 our NCCER-certified in-house and online training that equips you with the skills needed to advance in your career. Comprehensive Benefits : Enjoy employer-paid health insurance, accrued vacation, and sick time, along with a wellness reimbursement program to support your overall well‑being. Ownership and Impact : As an employee‑owner through our ESOP, you have a direct stake in the company’s success. Retirement Benefits : Participate in our 401(k) plan with company match and explore post‑tax Roth IRA options to secure your financial future. Established Legacy : Join a team of over 1500 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contracting. Role Summary The BIM/VDC Coordinator – HVAC Duct is responsible for leading the development, coordination, and delivery of accurate, constructible, and standards‑compliant model‑based outputs for MEP systems. This position operates with greater independence, applying advanced knowledge of company standards, project requirements, and MEP construction practices to support successful project execution. This position plays a key role throughout the VDC lifecycle, supporting coordination, fabrication readiness, installation planning, record documentation, while ensuring that all model and drawing deliverables align with project scope, schedule, and quality expectations. This role collaborates closely with Project Management, Field Operations, Team Leads, and other trades to drive coordination efforts, resolve conflicts, and maintain model integrity. In addition to technical responsibilities, the BIM/VDC Coordinator takes a proactive approach to workflow management, identifying issues early, proposing solutions, and ensuring downstream users have the information they need. The position also provides direction, mentorship, and quality oversight for BIM/VDC Detailers and Trainees, helping to reinforce company standards, improve team performance, and support continuous improvement of detailing practices and the VDC process. 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 elevate 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 raise 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 – Supply, Return, Exhaust, and Specialty Air Systems Develop detailed, coordinated ductwork models compliant with SMACNA duct construction standards, including gauge requirements, reinforcement and joint types. Apply SMACNA based dimensional rules, clearance requirements and equipment service space while maintaining airflow performance and system design intent. Ensure correct modeling of transitions, takeoffs, dampers, flexible connections, access doors and duct accessories based on manufacturer requirements and SMACNA guidelines. Validate duct sizing, system continuity and airflow pathways based on mechanical drawings, schedules and engineering specifications. Identify conflicts related to ceiling space, structural members, large equipment or other MEP systems and incorporate solutions developed in coordination meetings. Produce accurate fabrication ready ductwork shop drawings, and Trimble point files consistent with shop standards. Incorporate coordination feedback, field verified dimensions and equipment submittal data to maintain accurate and constructible airflow systems. Safety Awareness B&I Contractors, Inc., makes safety a priority for all roles. As such this role may contain certain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) necessary and required in the performance of certain tasks. It is the responsibility of the incumbent to ensure he/she has received all pertinent safety protective equipment and commits to use it when performing in the role. Required Tools Tool List will be provided. Physical Requirements The minimum requirements for the role are specified and are necessary to succeed in the role’s application of tasks. This position requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to perform tasks involving physical labor, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials, tools or equipment. Manual material handling must be performed in accordance with OSHA safety standards and company policies to minimize risk of injury. Esta posición requiere la capacidad de levantar y transportar materiales de hasta 25 libras de manera frecuente. El empleado debe poder realizar tareas que involucren trabajo físico, incluyendo levantar, empujar, jalar y transportar materiales, herramientas o equipo. El manejo manual de materiales debe realizarse de acuerdo con los estándares de seguridad de OSHA y las políticas de la compañía para minimizar el riesgo de lesiones. 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. B&I Contractors is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. We are a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr B&I Contractors Inc.