Bim Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: BIM Designer Job Description

As a BIM Designer, you will be responsible for BIM modeling, clash detection, design, and drafting. You will coordinate and manage Revit models, create and modify Revit families, and provide regular progress status reports to supervisors and project team members. You will review all work for errors before release and maintain standard work checklists to ensure consistency and quality. You will also identify training opportunities and areas for improvement, develop complete system designs in CAD or Revit, and execute assignments independently.

Responsibilities

• BIM modeling, clash detection, design, and drafting.
• Coordinate and manage Revit models.
• Create, modify, and update Revit families.
• Provide prompt and accurate progress status reports.
• Review work for errors prior to release.
• Create and maintain standard work checklists.
• Identify training opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Develop complete system designs in CAD or Revit.
• Independently execute assignments and accurately identify product specifications.
• Review work for accuracy and constructability.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit with 4+ years of professional experience.
• Experience with BIM modeling, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and clash detection.
• Ability to create construction documents and perform drafting.
• Capability to read and understand construction drawings and details.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, BIM 360, and Bluebeam.
• 3D model quantity extraction skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AS, BS, or MS degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience with Navisworks.
• Experience in a construction environment or AEC industry preferred.
• Knowledge of basic construction processes, particularly overhead systems.
• Highly preferred: Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) in Revit.

Work Environment

The primary office is located in Addison, IL, with additional offices in Tampa, FL, and Arizona. The Addison office serves as the headquarters with approximately 30 employees and operates on a hybrid schedule of 4 days in-office and 1 day remote. The work environment is fast-paced and can be chaotic due to project demands. Projects are primarily in the healthcare sector, with occasional support for data center and special projects. The culture is dynamic, with opportunities for career advancement in BIM leadership, project engineering, and project management.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Addison, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $43.27/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Addison,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.