Senior BIM/VDC Coordinator

Senior BIM/VDC Coordinator

The Senior BIM/VDC Coordinator utilizes successful, progressive experience as a BIM/VDC Coordinator to play an integral role in Eagle Electrical Services construction team. This individual will work closely with the Project Management team and will be heavily involved in all modeling efforts for 2D and 3D coordination and shop drawings. Multitasks successfully in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressured construction environment.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review 3D electrical drawings for field installations and coordination with other sub-contractor trades
• Participates in coordination meetings to resolve clashes while maintaining budget, constructability and NEC code
• Prepares documentation requesting clarification of original design in the form of RFIs and follow up responses
• Reads architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical floor plans, section and elevations
• Confers with engineer of record and project management staff to revolve problems and explaining drawings to production or construction teams and providing adjustments as necessary
• Travel to various project sites as required
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures and safety programs
• Successfully manages a small BIM/VDC team
• Backs up or acts on behalf of the BIM/VDC Manager, when required
• Perform other duties as required

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• If already a Journeyman electrician, a total of 5 years' experience as a BIM/VDC Coordinator is required with 6 or more years preferred OR if not a Journeyman, a total of 6 years' experience as an electrical BIM/VDC Coordinator is required with 7 or more years preferred. Must also have at least 1 or more years' experience leading a small team of Coordinators.
• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of all facets of construction blueprint, specifications and Requests for Information (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and special systems)
• Proficient in 3D coordination with other trades and able to effectively advise junior BIM/VDC members on developing their proficiencies.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (ex. folder structure, emails & attachments, keyboard shortcuts) with more advanced skills preferred and able to coach junior BIM/VDC members on improving basic computer skills and knowledge.
• Working knowledge of BIM 360 Glue, BIM Collaborate, or other model viewing/collaboration software, preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
• Must possess strong problem solving and negotiation skills which enhance teambuilding (as opposed to alienating team members)
• Effectively communicates and interacts with all levels of construction site personnel which includes but is not limited to: Project Managers, Foremen, General Foremen, General Contractors, skilled trades as well as Engineers, Architects and sub-contractors, and suppliers. On large projects, may need to effectively interact with Electrical or Mechanical Layout/Coordinators.
• Effectively coaches junior members of BIM/VDC team to improve their technical skills and communications effectiveness.
• Effectively supports BIM/VDC Manager in areas of team management, project site deliverables, and other critical aspects of the BIM/VDC department. This may include presenting information in project or departmental meetings.
• Detail oriented, organized, and efficient individual able to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Must prioritize and organize work in a fast-paced multi-task environment
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values.
• Must be able to work effectively and independently in an office, construction trailer, or construction job site. This requires the ability to work at different locations, which may include driving between multiple work sites during the day or week. Construction site setting may require working in tunnels, roofs or catwalks.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit for an extended period and frequently stand and walk. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will regularly work in an office environment during normal business hours. Some duties in this position may be performed under periodically disagreeable working conditions typical of a construction jobsite including working outside at times in inclement weather; exposure to water, dust, dirt, grease, paint fumes, chemicals, and equipment noise and vibration.