Plumbing and Piping Modeler - VDC

About the role

The MEP Modeler works closely with the Trade Specialists, Foreman, Project Managers and design team during and after the preconstruction phase of Design-Build, Design Assist or Hard Bid projects. This position's main responsibility is to create constructible, clash free BIM models for MEP systems and to produce detailed fabrication drawings that can be used to pre-fabricate the offsite construction of MEP systems.

Responsibilities

• Model Management:
  • Lead the production of LOD200-400 plumbing/piping system models from base project information using 3D design software (Revit/eVolve)
  • Work closely with the Trade Managers, Trade Specialists, Detailers, and project Foreman to ensure the development of fully constructable, clash free plumbing/piping systems that meet the project design and specifications
  • Identify cost effective means and methods of plumbing/piping system design and propose value engineering options to the TS for review and approval, while maintaining project scope
• Deliverable Management:
  • Manage the export of tfl/csv files from models for hangers, equipment, UG & OH systems for Trimble Total Station and similar layout devices
  • Create design drawings, prefabrication isometrics, and details
  • Create Detailed installation / fabrication drawings for construction as needed
  • Stay fully up to date with drawing management
  • Create material procurement schedules and requisitions when required
• Collaboration Management:
  • Attend and represent the plumbing/piping discipline in all required BIM coordination meetings
  • Represent plumbing/piping in all BIM coordination and trade meetings, ensuring project requirements are clearly communicated and understood
  • Collaborate and coordinate with both internal and external MEP trade partners including subcontractors, client consultants, and GCs, ensuring excellent customer experience
  • Resolve clash reports, facilitating timely coordination and conflict resolution
  • Resolve coordination and design roadblocks through problem-solving
• Combined Team Management:
  • Maintain daily Personal updates on work progress and task completion through the construction management platform (monday.com)
  • Manage assignments of tasks through Monday.com and mentor a team of modelers and BIM technicians, providing guidance and oversight on modeling techniques and project requirements
  • Ensure that work progress and task completion is tracked using the construction management platform (e.g., monday.com)
  • Provide accurate and realistic estimates for task durations and deliverable production
  • Ensure that the assigned modeler uploads all project files to cloud-based management platforms (SharePoint)
  • Ensure compliance and adherence to Company Policies and procedures
  • Facilitate regular team and individual meetings, with the project TS and TM, to track progress, address challenges, and ensure model accuracy and detailing
• Combined BIM Responsibilities:
  • Assist BIM Manager with the development and maintenance of the plumbing/piping database, including custom Revit families, policies and procedures, standards, training guides, references to typical work orders, and eVolve plumbing/piping configurations
  • Assist BIM Manager in developing and implementing training programs for team members
  • Contribute, working with the BIM Manager, to the continuous improvement of BIM protocols, workflows, and system efficiencies

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years of experience modeling and detailing MEP systems
• Proficiency in Autodesk software, including Fabrication MEP, Revit, Recap, ACC, Evolve, Autocad and Navisworks
• Experience with Revit add-on software and tools
• Experience with prefabricated assemblies and components. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Experience navigating and interpreting construction documents, including contract drawings, specifications, and product submittals
• Experience exporting files to Total Station for field layout
• Advanced knowledge of plumbing/piping systems
• Experience with construction processes, means, and methods

Competencies & Skills

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with large teams
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Strong ethical standards and integrity
• Ability to mentor and support the growth of team members
• Adaptability to evolving project requirements and technologies
• Positive attitude and resilience in the face of challenges
• Exemplifies a "continuous improvement" mentality

Non-Required Bonus Skills

• Field experience installing plumbing/piping systems
• Code knowledge for (Applicable Codes)
• Experience in using GTP-Stratus design and manufacturing software
• Experience in managing teams
• Proficiency with multiple cloud-based platforms (Procore, SharePoint, Revizto, ACC, Box, etc.)
• Experience with task and workflow management tools (Monday.com, Trello, MS Planner, etc.)
• Experience with industrialized construction and offsite manufacturing
• Experience training others in 3D design and BIM software and best practices