BIM Coordinator- Mechanical Piping

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of BIM Coordinators focused on mechanical piping systems.
• Assign workload and monitor project staffing to maintain schedule and production goals.
• Establish and enforce BIM standards, modeling practices, and coordination procedures across all piping projects.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to coordinators and project teams.
• Conduct quality control reviews of models, spool drawings, installation drawings, and coordination deliverables.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance development of BIM personnel.
• Coordinate department priorities with VDC Leadership, Project Coordinators, and Spooling Department

BIM Coordination & Project Execution

• Perform hands-on BIM coordination for mechanical piping systems including HVAC piping, hydronic systems, process piping, plumbing, and specialty piping systems.
• Develop and maintain coordinated 3D models using Revit, Navisworks, and other BIM/VDC software platforms.
• Participate in coordination meetings with general contractors, engineers, architects, and other trades.
• Identify and resolve clashes, constructability concerns, access conflicts, and installation sequencing issues.
• Produce fabrication-ready drawings, spool sheets, installation drawings, hanger layouts, and field coordination documents.
• Support field and fabrication teams with model-based problem solving and installation planning.
• Assist in developing project workflows that improve productivity, prefabrication opportunities, and overall project efficiency.

Technical Responsibilities

• Maintain company BIM libraries, templates, standards, and workflows for mechanical piping systems.
• Ensure BIM deliverables comply with project specifications, contract requirements, and coordination schedules.
• Support integration between BIM platforms, fabrication software, and downstream manufacturing processes.
• Assist in implementing new BIM technologies, automation tools, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with detailing, fabrication, and Project Coordination teams to maximize prefabrication and installation efficiency.
• Any other assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in mechanical piping detailing, BIM coordination, or VDC leadership.
• Strong understanding of mechanical piping systems, fabrication methods, and construction practices.
• Advanced proficiency in:
• Autodesk Revit
• Navisworks Manage
• BIM/VDC coordination workflows
• Experience with fabrication software platforms such as:
• Autodesk Fabrication CADmep
• Revit Fabrication Parts
• Stratus (preferred, but not required)
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and mechanical piping isometrics.
• Strong knowledge of clash detection, coordination processes, and constructability review.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial, healthcare, mission critical, pharmaceutical, or large commercial construction projects.
• Experience supporting prefabrication and modular construction workflows.
• Understanding of field installation practices and shop fabrication operations.
• Knowledge of laser scanning, point cloud integration, and model-based layout technologies.
• OSHA safety awareness and construction site experience (OHSA 10 Required)

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Accountability
• Technical BIM Expertise
• Mechanical Piping Knowledge
• Coordination & Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Schedule Management
• Quality Control
• Communication Skills

Reporting Structure

• Reports To: VDC Manager
• Supervises: Mechanical Piping BIM Coordinators and Detailers

Physical Requirements

• Capable of climbing off/on equipment and ladders
• Ability to walk job site

Special Requirements

• Valid Driver's License

Work Environment

• Cincinnati Office
• Occasional travel to project sites and Columbus office

Position Goal

This role is intended to bridge BIM technology, field execution, and fabrication operations by providing leadership, technical expertise, and hands-on coordination support that drives efficient project delivery and high-quality mechanical piping installation.

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