BIM Coordinator / VDC Coordinator

Position Title: BIM Coordinator 

Position Location: Remote - work from anywhere in the United States.  Must be located near a major airport. 

Travel Requirements: Up to 5% domestic travel. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles. 

Salary 

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges.  In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates. 

Job Summary 

The BIM / VDC Coordinator will support the MEP Engineers and project teams by managing the model coordination process on both small and large-scale mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection projects, including mission critical data center environments.  This person will be responsible for the day-to-day mechanics of clash detection and coordination, including exporting content from discipline models, building and maintaining coordination models, fixing clashes in Revit, running clash tests and producing clash reports. 

 Primary duties include creating, updating and maintaining federated coordination models in Navisworks and / or the Autodesk Forma Model Coordination module, leading clash coordination meetings, presenting clash reports to project teams and working alongside engineers in Revit to drive open issues to resolution.  Model coordinates, positioning and link setup are managed by the Project BIM Manager; the BIM / VDC Coordinator communicates and verifies these items with the Project BIM Manager prior to each coordination cycle. 

The BIM / VDC Coordinator will receive general instructions on routine coordination cycles, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.  May work independently or under immediate supervision.  May serve as coordination lead on routine projects of limited scope. 

The BIM / VDC Coordinator will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives. 

Essential Functions 

Model Coordination and Clash Management (50%) 

Export and prepare content from discipline models (Revit and other trade formats) for use in coordination 

Communicate and verify model coordinates, positioning and link setup with the Project BIM Manager prior to each coordination cycle 

Create, update and maintain federated coordination models in Navisworks and / or the Autodesk Forma Model Coordination module 

Set up and run clash detection tests (hard clash, clearance and soft clash rule sets) at established coordination milestones 

Generate, organize and distribute clash detection reports to project teams and stakeholders 

Create, name and manage saved viewpoints and markups in both 2D and 3D for tracking and communicating issues 

Assign, track and update coordination issues through resolution, keeping issue logs current and accurate 

Verify resolved clashes against updated model exports to confirm closure before sign-off 

Maintain high level of competency of software through continued use and training 

Attend conferences, seminars and workshops for BIM / VDC 

 Coordination Meetings / Issue Resolution (30%) 

Schedule, prepare for and lead (or co-lead) recurring clash coordination meetings with trade partners, designers and project stakeholders 

Present clash reports and federated model views clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences 

Facilitate real-time discussion of clashes and constructability concerns during coordination sessions 

Work directly with discipline engineers to evaluate flagged clashes, determine root cause and identify practical resolution paths 

Fix coordination issues directly in Revit 

Follow up between meetings to confirm models have been updated per agreed resolutions 

Communicate model discrepancies (coordinates, linking, missing content) to the Project BIM Manager and verify corrections in the next model export 

Escalate unresolved or high impact clashes to the Project Manager and project leadership as needed 

Manage and distribute coordinated digital documents to the project team 

Model and Data Support (15%) 

Maintain accurate, up to date coordination models throughout each project phase 

Verify incoming model exports for completeness and communicate discrepancies to the Project BIM Manager 

Export data, images and reports from Navisworks / Model Coordination for use in project documentation and stakeholder updates 

Maintain coordination logs, revision tracking and version control across model exports 

Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team 

Reporting (5%) 

Prepare coordination status reports and clash trend summaries for internal and external stakeholders 

Track and report on coordination milestones, open issue counts and resolution rates 

Manage personal hours using company tools 

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned 

Position Requirements (Intermediate level for all the following) 

Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace 

Working knowledge of Navisworks (clash detection, viewpoints, saved searches, selection and clash sets) 

Working knowledge of the Autodesk Forma Model Coordination module (coordination spaces, clash groups, issue assignment) 

Working knowledge of Revit, including modeling of MEP, exporting and publishing models for coordination 

Ability to read and interpret MEP construction documents and identify constructability issues 

Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management 

Skilled at organizing and managing issue logs, model versions, saved viewpoints and meeting follow-ups 

Skilled at active listening, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times 

Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail 

Ability to present model views and clash findings confidently to technical and non-technical stakeholders 

Ability to manage coordination cycles across multiple projects at the same time 

Ability to work with engineers and design teams to evaluate clashes, determine root cause and resolve model conflicts 

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)  

Ability to work successfully as a member of a team  

Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines  

Ability to follow company and site safety requirements  

Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence 

Ability to work in interdepartmental groups in multi-role efforts  

Ability to communicate and verify model setup items with the Project BIM Manager and follow established project workflows 

Ability to identify and analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions

Physical Demands   

The following physical demands must be met by the 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 

Frequently required to remain in a stationary position 

Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments 

On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds   

 Travel / Relocation Requirements 

Up to 5%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states  

Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc. 

Potential relocation opportunities may exist per project needs 

 Education / Experience 

Degree in engineering, construction or related discipline  

PLUS 

One to three years of experience performing model coordination / clash detection using Revit, Navisworks and / or the Autodesk Forma Model Coordination module, ideally on MEP projects 

OR 

Minimum of three years of equivalent hands-on BIM / VDC coordination experience with Revit and / or Navisworks / Forma Model Coordination Module. 

 EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Requirements 

Degree in engineering, construction or related discipline  

One to three years of experience producing construction documents using Revit and / or AutoCAD 

Minimum of three years of experience producing construction documents using Revit and / or AutoCAD 

Benefits

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include

Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)

Flex spending accounts (FSA)

Dental and vision plans

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26

401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option

PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year

Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents

Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage

Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance

Paid parental leave after one year of employment

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!​

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