VDC / BIM Plumbing Specialist

FERGUSON

3d•$4,800 - $7,791•Hybrid

About The Position

Ferguson is hiring an experienced Virtual Design & Construction Specialist specializing in plumbing piping. The specialist gathers, prepares, validates, and implements 3D data for customer and project needs, supporting company growth objectives. They work with project and customer engineers, architects, owners, construction engineers, and general contractors from pre-construction through project completion to develop and adjust virtual designs. The role requires applying trade knowledge and critical thinking to make independent pipe-routing decisions that support constructability, optimize field labor, and avoid clashes. The specialist reviews design data and specifications for accuracy, audits 3D data for errors and gaps, and ensures deliverables meet client and stakeholder needs. They also communicate with internal teams, vendors, and clients about process changes and provide guidance to less experienced team members. The role is ideally hybrid from Ferguson’s Newport News, Virginia headquarters, with three days in the office and two days remote. Remote candidates may be considered. Hybrid candidates in the general Raleigh, Riviera Beach, or Newport News markets are expected in the office three days per week. Remote and hybrid workers must have high-speed internet; remote team members may need scheduling flexibility for Eastern and Central time zone meetings. Future in-office requirements may change.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in computer-aided software such as Revit, Navisworks Manage, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of pre- and post-construction practices for mechanical and plumbing/piping systems.
Working knowledge of building codes for mechanical and plumbing/piping systems.
Ability to interpret critical building and blueprint specification data and make sound, independent decisions for a pre-construction virtual design team.
Remote and hybrid candidates must have a high-speed internet connection.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of trade experience, such as plumbing, general contracting, journeyman work, or apprenticeship, or a degree in Mechanical Engineering focused on mechanical construction.
Experience with the pre-construction coordination (BIM) process.
Experience with point-cloud scan workflows.

Responsibilities

Gather, prepare, validate, and implement 3D data for customer and project needs within company growth objectives.
Consult with onsite project and customer engineers, architects, and owners about project changes and adjustments from conception through completion of virtual design projects.
Implement 3D project designs using pre-construction specifications in partnership with construction engineers, architects, or general contractors.
Analyze specifications and sample layouts to implement customer design initiatives and projects.
Make independent pipe-routing decisions to optimize field labor and avoid clashes, using trade experience, education, certifications, and knowledge during virtual construction meetings.
Perform recurring and ad hoc audits and analyses to identify errors and gaps in 3D data.
Ensure work supports client and stakeholder needs.
Communicate with internal teams, outside vendors, and clients to provide feedback on business process changes.
Review design data in various formats for accuracy and constructability.
Understand internal and external needs and expectations for information and deliverables.
Provide direction and guidance to less experienced team members.