Senior VDC / BIM Specialist - Remote

As a leading mechanical contractor serving the Southeast and Midwest, Batchelor & Kimball takes pride in partnering with our clients to deliver excellent results from engineering and construction to operations and maintenance. We offer design/build and turnkey construction services, including teaming with subcontractor partners. If you are looking to grow your career and thrive in a team environment, then we invite you to apply for this position. There’s not a lot of BS here, and not a lot of turnover. Good people work at Batchelor & Kimball. We’re good at our jobs, and good to each other. We have high expectations because the work is challenging, but we know the most valuable thing about the work is the people who do it. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d like to meet you! We are seeking a Senior level VDC (BIM) Specialist. The ideal candidate will translate design intent contract documents or 3D design models of Plumbing, Mechanical and HVAC systems into fabrication and installation detail Building Information Models (BIM’s) utilizing BIM fabrication modelling software. This position is also responsible for leading a team at the project level that oversees team productivity, time management, group standards and quality. Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Lead and support a group of skilled VDC Specialists at a project level to ensure project deadlines are met Support project team within the VDC Group at a project levelConstruction document managementCommunication with internal project teamEnsure the BIM team has current project related informationSubmittalsSpecificationsVendor specific modelsWork with engineers and managers to produce LOD400 BIM for mechanical and plumbing systems Work with General Contractor and other subcontractors to achieve spatial coordination of all tradesAttend weekly coordination meetings, either onsite or virtually, to achieve spatial coordination of all tradesGenerate RFI’s to be submitted to the design team when requiredCreate detailed shop drawings for the purposes of fabrication and installation of associated tradesCreation and annotation of shop drawingsCreation and annotation of hanger drawingsCreation and annotation of sleeve drawings Creation and export of hanger and sleeve coordinates to be utilized by the robotic total station layout team for field layoutCommunicate with field personnel, when required, to ensure that fabrication and installation intent is clearly communicated on shop and spool drawings Mentor and train VDC team membersOn the job training on the use of modelling and collaboration softwareOn the job training on the creation of fabrication and installation drawings and documentsShop drawings Hanger drawings Sleeve drawings Bills of materials Pipe cut lists Fabrication labels Hanger labels Misc. reportsWork with other team members to complete drawings and models as required to meet project schedules Maintain training and continued education for incumbent and team to continually improve accuracy and productivityProvide Input to management regarding both hardware and software requirements to perform duties Supervisory / Budgetary / External Communication Responsibility Strong team philosophy and the ability to lead the assigned team members. Responsible for enhancing the communication between functional business partners. May participate in job interviews to speak to the capabilities of the VDC team. Knowledge, skill and ability requirements (minimum competencies required for job performance) Leadership skills to lead a project team within the group to meet project requirements Ability to read, comprehend and interpret project schedules (Gant charts)Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret technical literature/writing and plansAbility to define problems, assess options and make appropriate recommendationsAbility to distinguish between shades of colorCompetence in public speaking/presentationsSelf-driven desire to learn, become competent, and succeed in fieldGood verbal and written communication skills with ability to train and mentorProfessional demeanorGood analytical skills and ability to generate creative solutionsAbility to perform well and meet expectations in a fast-paced environmentGood interpersonal skillsAbility to coordinate project activities and monitor progress to successfully reach project goalsGood self-management and organizational skillsAbility and willingness to demonstrate ethical behavior and a high level of integrityAbility to balance team and individual responsibilitiesAbility manage stress and job demandsAbility to cooperatively work with others Prior Work Experience And Educational Requirements 5 or more years of experience with installation of mechanical or plumbing systems Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Fabrication CADMEP and Autodesk Navisworks Proficiency in other BIM software is a plus Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and ability to be trained in use of the Company-specific applications and software Physical Demands The physical demands are those associated with working in a typical office environment and miscellaneous filed travel. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description. Headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, Batchelor & Kimball takes pride in partnering with our clients to deliver excellent results from engineering and construction to operations and maintenance. We offer design/build and turnkey construction services, including teaming with selected subcontractors for electrical and general construction. If you are looking to grow your career and thrive in a team environment, then we invite you to apply for this position.