Tekla Virtual Design Manager

BAPKO METAL INC • Orange, CA

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About The Position

The Tekla Virtual Design Manager is responsible for leading the development, coordination, and integration of structural models using Tekla Structures and related BIM/VDC tools. This role bridges engineering, detailing, fabrication, and construction by ensuring that digital models accurately reflect design intent and are fully constructible, coordinated, and fabrication-ready. The position supports project teams across pre-construction, construction, and close-out phases while driving BIM standards, workflows, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of structural systems and construction documents
• Knowledge of Tekla PowerFab, Trimble Connect, FabStation Holo Lens and Revitzo
• Knowledge of Trimble X7 (Field Scanner) field scanning procedure and process
• 5+ years of Tekla modeling, detailing, or VDC experience preferred
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, steel detailers, fabrication managers, field superintendents and external trades to solve constructability issues
• Deep understanding of construction sequences, AISC/AWS codes, and misc. / structural steel detailing preferred

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain Tekla Structures modeling standards, templates, customized components and content libraries for steel detailers
• Manage and train team on best practices and software updates
• Lead BIM coordination meetings and manage clash detection to resolve conflicts between steel and other trades
• Work with the fabrication manager to produce CNC files (STP, DXF, IGS, NC, ENC. NC1 Files) that integrate directly with fabrication equipment
• Establish and enforce BIM execution plans, modeling standards, and workflows
• Perform or oversee clash detection and constructability reviews
• Mentor and support Tekla detailers, modelers, and VDC staff
• Support 3D coordination, 4D sequencing, and model-based planning
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and process improvement
• Serve as the primary point of contact for structural BIM/VDC on assigned projects

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• ESOP Company
• 401K contribution
• Life Insurance / Long Term Disability
• Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees