BIM Lead Coordinator

About the role

Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is one of the largest and most reputable interior and exterior contracting firms in the US. WPI provides superior contracting services for drywall, prefabrication, metal studs, acoustical systems, wall panels, fireproofing, firestopping, stucco, claddings, painting, windows, doors/frames/hardware, and more. Since WPI's inception in 1972, we have provided award-winning construction without sacrificing integrity, safety, or efficiency. We are proud that a significant percentage of our business comes from repeat customers. Our service-oriented, fast-track approach, coupled with an attention to detail has resulted in a superior reputation within our industry. We work hard every day to earn our customers' trust and confidence. Throughout our history, our dedication to our employees, quality of work, and customers has set us apart. The strongest characteristic of our organization is the prominent level of pride we take in every job we complete. Our employees are driven to do the job right the first time without compromise. Lastly, our customers choose WPI based on the emphasis we place on communication, trust, and respect.

Note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. This is an exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the department, including but not limited to creating new families, updating the templates, investigating, and reporting on new software or tech, creating lessons and presenting to the rest of the department.
• Assist Estimators and Project Managers with planning and scheduling, cost report (hours) setup and forecasting, provide revisions (RFIs, change orders, etc.).
• Compile contract VC close out documentation.
• Must be able to lead BIM Coordination meetings: Spatial Coordination of Disciplines, gathering all disciplines BIM models including civil and performing coordination tasks.
• Attend and/or manage model coordination meetings and document project preconstruction/BIM meetings.
• If leading the coordination effort: Be able to conduct Clash-detection and conflict resolution.
• If following another's lead: Be able to determine own clashes with other disciplines and be able to coordinate with them to clear those obstructions.
• Coordinate models with internal and subcontractor modelers & record coordination signoffs.
• BIM content development for the project: Create models related to WPI work.
• Coordinating with professional staff on reviewing models and comments via Design-Review.
• Develop models to illustrate contractor questions and solutions, evaluate field problems and issue RFIs.
• Keep BIM revision log.
• Distribute new and revised models showing changes and RFI answers.
• Develop templates and library components to facilitate the end goal of the model.
• Prepare 4D simulations as required.
• May oversee sub-sets of the department. E.g. Prefab, Containment, Delegated Design Shops.
• Must be knowledgeable of current BIM technology and trends. May be asked to attend tech conferences.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise the process of virtually constructing a building by production.
• May be asked to assist in evaluating team members during performance reviews.