Building Information Modeler (BIM) 4

CDM Smith • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Under light supervision, the Building Information Modeler leads teams in preparing basic to highly complex construction drawings using intelligent modeling and/or CADD. Drawings may include multiple views, details, and assembly drawings that depict components of equipment, facilities, or systems, with appropriate translation of level-of-design definitions. The role uses advanced CADD drafting and design techniques in accordance with firm graphics standards and incorporates information from vendors, catalogs, and technical manuals into intelligent models and construction drawings.

The position provides CADD and technical support, including verifying model integrity, and may act as Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for basic-complexity projects throughout the project lifecycle. It coordinates with design teams and supports compliance with quality-control standards and procedures. The role also performs basic checks of documents, including junior staff work, and provides discipline support to project engineers through specification coordination, engineering data compilation, basic design tasks, drawing and file management, calculations, and related project delivery activities. Field assignments may be supported as required. No travel is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, with vocational technical training in basic CADD drafting technology and intelligent modeling.
• Six years of relevant experience; equivalent additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Revit.
• Experience modeling industrial electrical systems.
• Excellent communication skills and strict attention to detail.
• Ability to be an effective team member and contributor.
• Advanced proficiency in intelligent modeling/CADD applications and drafting/design techniques.
• Ability to apply firm, client, and industry standards and codes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and discipline-specific design software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience modeling electrical substations.
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline models.
• Experience managing Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) / BIM 360 environments.
• Experience verifying model compliance with client standards.
• Experience supporting project delivery milestones.
• Experience facilitating coordination among engineering and construction stakeholders.
• Experience developing quantity takeoffs, constructability reviews, and digital turnover packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in preparing basic to highly complex construction drawings using intelligent modeling and/or CADD.
• Use advanced CADD drafting and design techniques in accordance with the firm’s CADD Graphics Standards.
• Use information from vendors, catalogs, technical manuals, and other sources to prepare intelligent models and construction drawings.
• Perform CADD and technical support tasks, including verifying intelligent model integrity.
• Act as Intelligent Modeling Coordinator for basic-complexity projects, coordinating with the design team and supporting adherence to firm quality-control standards and procedures.
• Perform basic checking and verification, including reviewing junior staff documents for consistency and compliance with company standards and procedures.
• Support project engineers through specification coordination, engineering data compilation and computation, basic design tasks, plotting drawings, assembling drawing packages, preparing transmittals and overnight packages, managing files, filing prints, distributing drawings, and making simple calculations.
• Support field assignments as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED