Piping BIM Designer

Job Description

Job Description

A design-build mechanical and plumbing contractor in the Kansas City metro is seeking a Piping/Plumbing BIM Designer to join our design-build team. This role builds accurate 3D models of plumbing and piping systems in Revit MEP and coordinates them with other trades. Your models and spool drawings feed our in-house fabrication shop and field crews, so accuracy and on-time delivery matter every day.

What We Offer

• Annual salary of $75,000 to $110,000 based on experience and software proficiency.
• Employer-paid health insurance.
• 401(k) company match
• Bonus plan eligibility and ongoing professional development, including software training.
• Full-time, Monday through Friday day schedule.
• Commercial and industrial design-build project work across the region.

Key Responsibilities – Piping/Plumbing BIM Designer

• Build and maintain accurate 3D models of plumbing and piping systems in Revit MEP, including equipment, valves, and supports. Follow company BIM standards and project requirements.
• Run clash detection in Navisworks and resolve conflicts with HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and structural trades. Attend coordination meetings and track issues to closure.
• Produce spool drawings, shop drawings, and installation layouts for the fabrication shop and field crews. Verify dimensions, materials, and fittings before release.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to align models with schedule and constructability. Update models as design changes and RFIs come in.
• Manage model files, version control, and data exchange in BIM 360 or similar platforms. Keep documentation current through project closeout.

Qualifications – Piping/Plumbing BIM Designer

• Associate degree or higher in drafting, design, or CADD.
• 3+ years of experience detailing or modeling plumbing and piping systems for a mechanical or plumbing contractor.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit MEP, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of plumbing and piping layout and routing principles. Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Meticulous approach to model accuracy, documentation, and deadlines across multiple projects. Clear communication with technical and field staff.

Preferred Qualifications - Piping/Plumbing BIM Designer

• 5+ years of piping detailing experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Experience with BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or another common data environment.
• Experience detailing for prefabrication, including AutoCAD Fabrication (CADmep) and spool sheets.
• Field experience as a plumber or pipefitter.
• Working knowledge of plumbing codes and industrial process piping.

Physical Requirements - Piping/Plumbing BIM Designer

• Office-based role with extended periods of sitting and computer work.
• Periodic jobsite visits for field verification, including walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and wearing standard PPE.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• On-site, full-time day shift with occasional overtime to meet project deadlines.
• Local travel to active jobsites within the region, with no overnight travel expected.

You should be proficient in:

• Commercial Plumbing
• Plumbing
• Access and maintenance clearances
• BIM Coordination
• Clash Detection
• Commercial Piping
• Coordination with structure
• Domestic water systems
• Equipment connections
• Fabrication drawings
• Field fit-up requirements
• Field Installation practices
• Hanger and support requirements
• Hydronic heating and cooling piping
• Hydronics
• Installation sequencing
• Isometrics
• Material takeoffs
• Medical gas systems
• Model management
• Natural gas systems
• Pipe labeling and taging
• Pipe materials and joining methods
• Prefab workflows
• Prefabrication
• Pumping systems
• Sanitary and vent systems
• Shop drawings
• Sleeve and penetration requirements
• Spool breakdown strategy
• Spool drawings
• Storm drainage
• Trade coordination
• Worksharing

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• 3D Modeling (AutoCAD)
• 2D Drawings (AutoCAD)
• BIM Software (Autodesk Revit, Bentley OpenBuildings)
• CAD Software (AutoCAD)
• AutoCAD
• AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Autodesk Fabrication CADmep
• Autodesk Revit MEP
• BIM 360
• Bluebeam
• Navisworks
• Revit
• Trimble tools
• CADWorx