Sheet Metal, Mechanical Piping, & Plumbing Virtual Technology Lead

Position Summary

The Mechanical Sheet Metal Piping & Plumbing Virtual Construction Technology Lead is responsible for leading and standardizing the technology and digital workflows that support virtual construction, fabrication, and field installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Trimble Layout & Field Technology
• Serve as the company lead for Trimble RTS total stations and model-based layout workflows
• Ensure standards for model preparation, point naming, control, and layout accuracy are completed correctly
• Support field layout crews with setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and best practices either directly or with Trimble Techs
• Reality Capture & Scanning Lead
• Trimble scanner deployment and reality capture workflows
• Ensure scanning standards for existing conditions, QA/QC, and as-built documentation are completed correctly
• Register, manage, and maintain point cloud data for project use
• Integrate scan data into VC models for verification and coordination
• Assist in estimating standards for Scanning
• Model Setup & Digital Standards
• Establish and maintain model setup standards for sheet metal, mechanical piping, and plumbing scopes
• Manage shared coordinates, control points, file structure, and linking strategies
• Ensure models are optimized for coordination, layout, fabrication, and field use
• Support clash detection, constructability reviews, and field-ready deliverables
• Support the Engineering Department model setup
• Database & Data Management
• Own and manage the virtual construction database and model data structure
• Ensure consistent naming conventions, metadata, and version control
• Maintain clean, reliable data for layout, prefab, and as-built deliverables
• Support data handoff to project teams
• Training, Support & Continuous Improvement
• Train layout crews and project teams on Trimble hardware, software, and workflows
• Utilize existing and develop updated documentation, standards, and training materials
• Evaluate and implement improvements to technology, processes, and tools
• Stay current with Trimble and construction technology advancements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in VC database or Modeling content
• Extensive hands-on experience with RTS and layout workflows
• Experience with scanners and point cloud processing
• Strong knowledge of VC platforms such as Revit and Revizto
• Solid understanding of model setup, shared coordinates, and digital control
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and field support skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting prefabrication and modular workflows
• Familiarity with Trimble Business Center (TBC), Trimble Connect, or similar platforms
• Ability to both manage the Technology Team as well as perform their tasks
• Background working directly with field crews and foremen

Reporting Structure

• VC Technology Lead
• 2 – RTS/Scanner/Trimble techs
• 1+ – Database, content/ITM/model builders

What We Will Bring to the Table

• A collaborative, family-friendly work environment
• Knowledge and expertise that have helped us grow and thrive for nearly 120 years
• Competitive pay, a bonus, and an excellent benefits package, including health and life insurance, a health-forward wellness program, 401(k), and profit sharing
• A robust PTO program designed to support real work–life balance