Design Engineer

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential.

About the role

This individual will be responsible for 3D modeling, BIM coordination, and design support tasks for projects based in Ashburn, VA.

Responsibilities

• Attend kick-off meeting with design and/or operations staff at beginning of project to ensure Level of Development, scope, project details, and contract requirements are understood before modeling begins.
• Create 3D models utilizing Revit.
• Actively participate in BIM coordination and design meetings.
• Develop and model scopes as requested, including, but not limited to, Interior and Exterior Walls (including framing), Ceiling and Soffit Framing, Acoustical Ceilings, Specialty Panels, Raised Access Floor, Clean Room Walls, Clean Room Ceilings, Unistrut, No Fly Zones, and other specialty scopes to the required Level of Development using Revit and other Revit add-on programs.
• Coordinate with point cloud files.
• Ensure models produced are spatially coordinated.
• Escalate any issues to the BIM Coordinator and Design or Operations Team.
• Identify model and document inconsistencies and bring them to the attention of the BIM Coordinator and the Design/Operations Team to determine appropriate action.
• Ensure all model elements are fully coordinated within PCI’s scope.
• Perform BIM compliance checks of deliverables.
• QC model against project documents for discrepancies.
• Utilize Navisworks Manage to run clash detection and identify potential issues.
• Use Navisworks to resolve PCI clashes.
• Attend staff training to enhance staff members’ knowledge and expertise of the standardized software.
• Create and maintain project-specific content to ensure consistency with instructions, guidelines, in-house standards, and the project’s BIM standards.
• Actively engage with the Design and Operations Team to implement best practices in BIM/VDC.
• Coordinate with BIM/VDC service providers and clients.
• Provide design support tasks including but not limited to: processing install drawings, incorporating comments, producing details and layout files.
• Clean, prepare, and organize CAD/Navisworks files for field use.
• Special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (Construction Management, Construction Science, Architecture, Engineering Fields, etc.) preferred.
• 2-year technical degree or 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of BIM (Revit)/VDC modeling and coordination experience.
• Proficiency with software platforms including Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks Manage, and BIM 360 Design/Glue.
• Portfolio demonstrating work in Revit and Revit Family Editor.
• Experience with Bluebeam PDF Software.
• Ability to understand design and document coordination.
• Innovative and creatively minded individual looking to improve process, procedure, and construction techniques to provide continued improvement and efficiency.
• Ability to take responsibility for the outcome and results of assigned projects.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and a willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to work in a team environment and handle durations of independent/isolated/unsupervised work.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to communicate the benefits of BIM/VDC for internal and external purposes.
• Passion about BIM/VDC and how it can be used to improve productivity in design and construction.
• Ability to multitask under pressure and handle last-minute requests.
• Flexibility and willingness to visit project sites and other important areas as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cleanroom, non-structural metal framing, drywall, façade systems, and ceiling systems.
• Working knowledge of Dynamo, Revit API, and SketchUp.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays