BIM Modeling & Detailing Lead

Hoffman Construction Company • Seattle, WA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Build What Matters. Create What’s Next. Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence. At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference. Join us and benefit from: Competitive pay and advancement opportunities Ongoing professional training and development Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan. A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect. We’re hiring across all departments. Discover your future with us. www.hoffmancorp.com/careers . Job Summary: The BIM Modeling & Detailing Lead will work within the VDC Department. This position will report directly to the Affiliate VDC Manager and VDC Director. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented modeler and detailer with a “can-do” attitude to join our innovative VDC team. This role primarily involves supporting our self-perform divisions, which include concrete, rebar, mass timber, wall framing, drywall, and specialty architectural scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and managing 3D models and leveraging those models to produce high-quality shop drawings, participate in BIM coordination with other trades, and inform the project team’s plans. You will play a key role in bridging design and field operations, ensuring constructability and accuracy in all modeling efforts. This position will require some travel and 100% in office.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit (Structure or Architecture), AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Proficiency with leveraging BIM and VDC throughout a project’s lifecycle to support project requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret project documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Strong mathematical skills with the ability to calculate accurate dimensions and quantities.
• Excellent communication skills in English (read, write, and speak).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments.
• Willingness to take ownership of drawings and models to ensure the highest levels of quality and accuracy.
• Ability to participate in field coordination meetings at both the main office and construction sites.
• Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Visio)
• A minimum of 5 years experience in architectural, engineering or construction (AEC) industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Bachelor of Architecture, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent craft level work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the delivery of large, complex projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage LOD 400 fabrication-quality 3D Models.
• Produce accurate and efficient shop drawings for field use.
• Interpret design documents, including drawings, models, specifications, needed to develop fabrication models and shop drawings.
• Manage 3D models to support quantity take-offs (QTOs) and material tracking.
• Collaborate with field crews to provide visualizations, ensure constructability, and pursue model-to-field workflows.
• Promote a culture of virtual building among internal and external stakeholders.
• Review the construction schedule and develop logistics and animated 4D exhibits to use in coordination with the field team.
• Facilitate and lead coordination meetings between and project team and third-party modeling companies.
• Participate in the general contractor's issue tracking platform and manage the resolution of coordination issues.
• Meet regularly with the project team to provide updates on VDC activities.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings with project teams, clients, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of model asset libraries, including standard families and details.
• Support the integration of VDC technologies into project workflows and construction planning.
• Participate in research and development activities relevant to the VDC department.
• Attend site visits to support the project team as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
• A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees