BIM/VDC Regional Manager

Description

Are you looking to join Florida's fastest-growing MEP Contractor?

B&I Contractors, Inc., a proud five-time winner of the Great Place to Work award, is seeking an experienced and dedicated BIM/VDC Regional Manager to join our dynamic and expanding team.

Why Choose B&I Contractors, Inc.?

• Industry Leader: As Florida's fastest-growing MEP contractor, we specialize in commercial and industrial projects (i.e., schools, hospitals, government buildings).
• Continuous Development: Benefit from our NCCER-certified in-house and online training that equips you with the skills needed to advance in your career.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy employer-paid health insurance, accrued vacation, and sick time, along with a wellness reimbursement program to support your overall well-being.
• Ownership and Impact: As an employee-owner through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), you have a direct stake in the company's success.
• Retirement Benefits: Participate in our 401(k) plan with company match and explore post-tax Roth IRA options to secure your financial future.
• Established Legacy: Join a team of over 1500 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contracting.

ROLE SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the Regions BIM/VDC needs and requirements including scheduling shop drawings coordinating with all trades, prioritizing resources, and meeting deadlines. Requires hands on technical ability with company BIM and CAD programs and proficiency with building construction, job coordination between trades. Produce as-built drawings as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Lead a team of BIM modelers performing BIM services for mechanical and plumbing systems across multiple projects.
• Provide overall direction of BIM activities, including implementation, integration, development, maintenance, training, design interface, quality control, and identification of potential risks or liabilities.
• Direct regional office employees to follow established standard operating procedures and processes.
• Actively perform duties as a BIM/VDC Coordinator as needed to support company workload and operational needs.
• Manage and hire drafting staff as required to meet workload demands and regional support requirements.
• Coordinate with the Corporate BIM/VDC team to assist with regional workload as needed.
• Procure and manage outsourced drafting services and subcontractors when required.
• Review CAD and BIM files daily to ensure productivity, efficiency, and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with the CAD Superintendent to identify and resolve constructability issues through modeling and coordination.
• Mentor and develop less experienced coordinators in BIM standards, coordination practices, trade-specific construction knowledge, and BIM software usage.
• Attend turnover, close-out, and coordination meetings to support CAD, Prefabrication, and CAM needs.
• Attend and/or facilitate project coordination meetings as required.
• Work with Project Managers to identify and budget coordination and design-related costs for RFIs and change order proposals.
• Review and approve coordination-related RFIs prior to submission.
• Coordinate with the Corporate BIM/VDC Department Manager to schedule and deliver training for regional staff.
• Collaborate with general contractors and subcontractors to develop coordination processes, schedules, and meeting structures.
• Maintain monthly project cost data, percent complete tracking, and projected final coordination costs.
• Populate and maintain project information within the timesheet management system.
• Record, review, approve, and maintain weekly staff time entries, PTO, and related records.
• Approve staff PTO requests and maintain departmental PTO tracking.
• Review and approve department-related invoices for the region.
• Review bill of material reports generated from CAD drawings and coordinate with Purchasing on material orders.
• Manage the spooling process daily and prioritize internal workloads based on fabrication and construction schedules.
• Collaborate with developers and IT on software updates, upgrades, and system improvements.
• Troubleshoot CAD/BIM software issues and coordinate resolutions with internal IT and external help desk vendors.
• Resolve immediate project issues as they arise to minimize schedule or cost impacts.
• Schedule and plan work to meet project deadlines and clearly communicate plans to team members.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, with awareness of cross-departmental impacts.
• Support, collaborate with, and communicate effectively with all company employees while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Promote and represent the company positively at all times.
• Manage the regional coordination and layout drawing process using AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and Navisworks software.
• Assist in developing BIM coordination schedules.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, software, and hardware supporting CAD, Prefabrication, and CAM operations, including participation in trade shows or professional organizations as appropriate.
• Assist in ensuring CAD/BIM systems and software licenses are optimized and sufficient to meet company needs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining annual departmental budgets for BIM/VDC operations.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records for all active projects and as-built files for completed projects, coordinating file storage with the Project Management team and in-house IT.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of ten (10) years overall work experience with experience working in the Commercial Construction Industry.
  Experience scheduling shop drawings, coordinating with all departments, prioritizing resources, and meeting deadlines.
• Must have hands on technical ability with BIM and CAD programs (ideally Revit and Bluebeam).
• Must be proficient with software tools including AutoCAD, Navisworks, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related 3D detailing software tools.
• Must be proficient with building construction and job coordination between trades.
• Experience producing as-built drawings as required.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.

SAFETY AWARENESS: B & I Contractors, Inc., makes safety a priority for all roles. As such this role may contain certain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) necessary and required in the performance of certain tasks. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the role to ensure he/she has received all pertinent safety protective equipment and commits to use of same when performing in the role.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

• Tool List will be provided.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The minimum requirements for the role are specified and are necessary to succeed in the role's application of tasks.
• This position requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to perform tasks involving physical labor, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials, tools, or equipment. Manual material handling must be performed in accordance with OSHA safety standards and company policies to minimize risk of injury.
• Esta posición requiere la capacidad de levantar y transportar materiales de hasta 25 libras de manera frecuente. El empleado debe poder realizar tareas que involucren trabajo físico, incluyendo levantar, empujar, jalar y transportar materiales, herramientas o equipo. El manejo manual de materiales debe realizarse de acuerdo con los estándares de seguridad de OSHA y las políticas de la compañía para minimizar el riesgo de lesiones.

Ready to grow your career with a respected, employee-owned leader in mechanical contracting?
Apply now and be a part of something built to last.

B&I Contractors is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. We are a drug-free workplace.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
B & I Contractors, Inc. ("B & I") prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected status, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, gender (sex), disability, age, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of B & I to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons in accordance with all applicable federal, state and any local laws governing non-discrimination in hiring, discipline, termination, promotion, compensation, training and allocation of benefits. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you are encouraged to follow the complaint procedure below. Employees making good faith reports of any kind of discrimination will not be retaliated against.