BIM Modeling Engineer
About The Position
Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and our people are the reason we continue to succeed. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected. At Ames, we are Fueled by Family. That means we look out for one another, take pride in our work, and build strong relationships rooted in trust and respect. Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges, and deliver work we’re proud of. When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success, where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future. The BIM Modeling Engineer will support design coordination, constructability review, and field layout. This role bridges design and construction, developing and maintaining 3D/4D models that drive coordination, quantity takeoffs, and shop drawings.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of experience in BIM/VDC modeling, civil engineering, or construction technology role
- Proficiency in Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, or equivalent BIM software
- Experience with machine control/GPS grading systems (Trimble, Topcon, or similar) preferred
- Working knowledge of civil site design, grading, and earthwork concepts
- Experience supporting heavy civil, and infrastructure
- Strong spatial reasoning and attention to detail in model accuracy
- Ability to collaborate across engineering, survey, and field construction teams
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with 4D scheduling integration
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 3D building/civil information models from design drawings and survey data
- Perform clash detection and coordinate model conflicts across disciplines (structural, civil, mechanical, electrical)
- Support quantity takeoffs and cost estimating using model data
- Maintain model version control and ensure alignment with current design revisions
- Produce coordination drawings, sections, and visualizations to support field execution
- Support as-built model development and project closeout documentation
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- voluntary benefits
- generous retirement benefits
- company holidays
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
