Structural BIM Designer
Tindall Corporation · Petersburg, VA · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Summary of Primary Functions
We are Engineered to Serve. Tindall Corporation is a leading Precast Concrete Manufacturer, with locations throughout the Southeastern U.S. Our mission is to support our customers, create remarkable structures, and deliver never-before-seen solutions every step of the way. Our Employees Enjoy Benefits Including Low Cost Employee Health plan, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Fully-paid Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Whole Life, Accident, Hospitalization, Critical Illness, EAP and a 401k Plan with Company Match & Profit Sharing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- All employees are required to follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment, and the production of high-quality products.
- Read contract drawings and specifications.
- Prepare a list of items that needs to be verified by the Salesman, Estimator, Project Manager, or General Contractor.
- Attend Client Turnover Meeting (CTO) or attend early in-house kick-off meeting.
- Conduct coordination of meetings with architects, engineers, and contractors.
- Analyze, project, and prepare a time management plan for completion dates.
- Prepare a project binder for project related documents.
- Issue Bill of Materials with long lead items.
- Prepare and issue all material orders to support project schedule.
- Prepare, receive, maintain, and issue RFIs and emails.
- Converse via email, telephone, or in person with General Contractor, Project Architect, and Project Engineer, and issue an email what was discussed after each conversation.
- Detail Cover Sheet, Foundation Plans, Framing Plans, Elevation Drawings & Details using 3-D modeling software as required and work closely with Project Engineer as details are developed.
- Issue Erection Drawings and Details to the General Contractor or Owner for approval.
- Confer with 3D Designers regarding steel and/or shop cards detailing progress.
- Receive, approved or revise & resubmit drawings from the General Contractor or Owner and notify project management when marked changes should result in a change of order.
- Direct 3D Designers on what to detail, such as Shop Cards, and check the work of detailers on the job.
- Cook up with Production regarding conforming restraints.
- Cook up the Shop Card issuing sequence with Production Planning.
- Advise Engineering manager of problems and progress.
- Issue “For Construction” drawings and details.
- Detail Repair Work Orders (RWO) from sketches/markups provided by Project Engineer.
Job Specifications Or Qualifications
- Certificates, Licenses, Registration: Training and/or certification in Autodesk Revit or SolidWorks.
- Education: Bachelor’s or associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Construction, or a related discipline preferred.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of related experience is required.