Assistant BIM Coordinator

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Dynalectric-DC is a subsidiary of publicly traded EMCOR Group Inc. that furnishes electrical contracting services in the greater Washington DC area.

 

SUMMARY

The BIM/VDC Assistant Coordinator will have strong BIM modeling skills as this person plays an integral role in our construction team. This individual will work closely with the Coordination team and will be involved in the modeling efforts for 2D and 3D coordination and shop drawings. We are seeking someone who can multi-task and work in a collaborative and very fast paced environment.

 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Assist the BIM/VDC Project Coordinator in the review and production of 2D and 3D electrical drawings for field installations and coordination with other sub-contractor trades

• Assist the BIM/VDC Project Coordinator in the production of shop drawings, cross-sections of underground, conduits and cables and other electrical systems as required for instructions to fabrication and installation crew

• Assist the BIM/VDC Project Coordinator in the production of documentation requesting clarification of original design in the form of RFIs and follow up responses

• Reads architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical floor plans, section and elevations

• As critical part of this job, learns from BIM/VDC Coordinator through OJT as well as completing online training and independent study to master qualifications required of a BIM/VDC Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

The successful BIM/VDC Assistant Coordinator will either be a Journeyman Electrician OR have previous successful experience as an Assistant BIM/VDC Detailer, BIM /VDC Detailers, OR have a related experience as an engineer, technical design, or construction management. Please note Education and/or Experience associated with each path.

• If already a Journeyman Electrician, the following are required:

  • Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent

  • Able to provide proof of Journeyman’s license

  • Minimum of 1 year of total drafting experience, with 3 years preferred. Completion of drafting training course or drafting program can be applied towards this

  • Understanding of all facets of construction blueprint, specifications and Requests for Information (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and special systems)

  • Understands the fundamentals of 3D coordination and willing/able to learn more advanced concepts to be able to coordinate with other trades

  • Understanding of basic computer skills (ex. folder structure, emails & attachments, keyboard shortcuts)

  • Demonstrated interested in using technology and willing/able to complete required OJT, online or other training to learn required BIM/VDC software required. Demonstrated knowledge of, or direct experience with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks preferred

  • Demonstrated knowledge of, or direct experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, BIM Collaborate, or other model viewing/collaboration software,

  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook preferred or willing to learn is

• For those with Assistant BIM/VDC Detailer, BIM/VDC Detailer or related an engineer, technical design, or construction management experience, the following are required, unless otherwise noted as preferred:

  • Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Assistant BIM/VDC Detailer, BIM/VDC Detailer or related an engineer, technical design, or construction management experience using Autodesk Revit and

  • Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360 Glue, BIM Collaborate, or other model viewing/collaboration software preferred

  • Understanding of all facets of construction blueprint, specifications and Requests for Information (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and special systems)

  • Understands the fundamentals of 3D coordination and willing/able to learn more advanced concepts to be able to coordinate with other trades

  • Understanding of basic computer skills