Senior BIM/VDC Coordinator

Eagle Electrical Services is a comprehensive commercial electrical contracting company with expertise ranging from complete lighting, power, and low-voltage installations to mission-critical services for sophisticated data centers, medical facilities, and more. We’ve earned a reputation throughout Columbus and the surrounding area for responsive service and high-quality execution.

Eagle Electrical Services (“Eagle”), an EMCOR Company, is a leading electrical services company providing construction and services in markets including automotive, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and mission-critical.

About the role

The Senior BIM/VDC Coordinator utilizes progressive experience as a BIM/VDC Coordinator to play an integral role in Eagle Electrical Services’ construction team. This individual will work closely with the Project Management team and be heavily involved in all modeling efforts for 2D and 3D coordination and shop drawings. Multitasks successfully in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressured construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Review 3D electrical drawings for field installations and coordination with other sub-contractor trades
• Participate in coordination meetings to resolve clashes while maintaining budget, constructability, and NEC code
• Prepare documentation requesting clarification of original design in the form of RFIs and follow up responses
• Read architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical floor plans, sections, and elevations
• Confer with engineer of record and project management staff to resolve problems and explain drawings to production or construction teams, providing adjustments as necessary
• Travel to various project sites as required
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs
• Successfully manage a small BIM/VDC team
• Back up or act on behalf of the BIM/VDC Manager, when required
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• If already a Journeyman electrician, a total of 5 years’ experience as a BIM/VDC Coordinator is required (6 or more years preferred). If not a Journeyman, a total of 6 years’ experience as an electrical BIM/VDC Coordinator is required (7 or more years preferred).
• At least 1 or more years’ experience leading a small team of Coordinators
• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of all facets of construction blueprints, specifications, and Requests for Information (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and special systems)
• Proficient in 3D coordination with other trades and able to effectively advise junior BIM/VDC members on developing their proficiencies
• Proficient in basic computer skills (e.g., folder structure, emails & attachments, keyboard shortcuts) with more advanced skills preferred; able to coach junior BIM/VDC members on improving basic computer skills and knowledge
• Working knowledge of BIM 360 Glue, BIM Collaborate, or other model viewing/collaboration software (preferred)
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Skills

• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and professionalism
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills that enhance team-building
• Effectively communicate and interact with all levels of construction site personnel, including Project Managers, Foremen, General Foremen, General Contractors, skilled trades, Engineers, Architects, sub-contractors, and suppliers
• Effectively coach junior members of the BIM/VDC team to improve their technical skills and communication effectiveness
• Support the BIM/VDC Manager in areas of team management, project site deliverables, and other critical aspects of the BIM/VDC department, including presenting information in project or departmental meetings
• Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient; able to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Prioritize and organize work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
• Demonstrate commitment to company values
• Able to work effectively and independently in an office, construction trailer, or construction job site, including driving between multiple work sites during the day or week

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods and frequently stand and walk
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Regularly work in an office environment during normal business hours
• Some duties may be performed under periodically disagreeable working conditions typical of a construction jobsite, including working outside in inclement weather; exposure to water, dust, dirt, grease, paint fumes, chemicals, and equipment noise and vibration
• Construction site setting may require working in tunnels, roofs, or catwalks