VDC / BIM Modeler - Mechanical & Plumbing Detailer

Archer Mechanical & Maintenance Contractors • Full-time • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States • $65,000 - $100,000 / year • 2m ago

Archer Mechanical is currently seeking a dedicated full-time BIM Modeler to join our dynamic team as a long-term fit.

Archer Mechanical specializes in sustainable mechanical and plumbing systems, providing a design-build, design-assist, new construction, additions, remodels, retrofits, service and preventative maintenance.

The organization has been established since 1987 and has continued to grow rapidly over the past 38 years. Archer Mechanical produces a higher-value product cost-effectively and efficiently using progressive construction planning technologies, advanced construction materials, and manufacturing methods, reducing safety risks, schedule durations, and congestion on the job site while enhancing the construction results.

We are looking for an individual with 2-4 years of experience working with Revit or CAD models in relations to Mechanical Plumbing and HVAC.

At Archer Mechanical, we don’t just “model” – we build. We are looking for a BIM Modeler who understands that a great model is the foundation of a successful build. You will be a core member of our BIM Department, translating engineering notes and mechanical specifications into high-precision, LOD 400 models that transition seamlessly from your screen to our fabrication shop.

See it Built: You aren’t just moving lines on a screen. Your models drive our robotic welders and Trimble Stations. You’ll see your work move from the digital space to our shop floor, then to the most iconic jobsites in Utah.
Complex Challenges: We specialize in high-stakes projects from complex healthcare campuses to high rise commercial developments. You will be tasked with solving the “unsolvable” coordination puzzles.
Career Growth: We provide the tools and the environment to help you master your craft!

This is a full-time, in person role at our Salt Lake City headquarters. If you are not in the SLC area, this role would require you to relocate to Utah.

Once you have established tenure and performance benchmarks, we offer potential for a hybrid schedule.

This position is expected to report in person full time at our location in Salt Lake City. There is potential for a hybrid schedule once tenure and performance benchmarks have been established.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Be self-motivated and take ownership of assigned tasks.
Create installable, detailed mechanical piping and plumbing drawings based on mechanical specifications, engineering notes, and verbal direction from team leads.
Prepare and modify contract plan drawings, sketches, and verbal descriptions to create shop drawings for contractor approval and fabrication/construction use.
Perform quality control checks on drawings.
Utilize Revit to layout detailed drawings, diagrams, sketch's, schedules and schematics. As well as utilizing points for our Trimble robotic station for point creation and field installation.
Organize and maintain digital files and project documentation.
Utilize Revit, Bleabeam, and Navisworks for BIM coordination and shop drawings. As well as continue developing skills in Revit, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
Communicate professionally with owners, contractors, and internal teams.

Critical Qualifications:

Minimum 2-5 years experience working with Revit or CAD models in relation to mechanical plumbing and HVAC.
Intimate knowledge of Mechanical & Plumbing systems - And the ability to visualize piping and plumbing systems in 3D.
Fluent with Revit & Navisworks for BIM Coordination and shop drawings.
Strong skills with Bluebeam.
Ability to understand construction plans, specifications, and documentations including plans, & submittals.
Positive, team oriented communication skills.
Detail oriented and adaptable.
VDC knowledge.

Preferential Qualifications:

Fabrication shop or field installation experience with mechanical plumbing.
Familiarity with LOD Requirements and modeling for constructability.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) Matching
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
PTO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Have you ever created or managed layout points within a model for use with Trimble Robotic Total Stations?
On a scale of 1-10, how proficient are you in Navisworks Manage for clash detection and leading coordination meetings?
Do you have experience creating 'spool drawings' and 'LOD 400' models specifically for mechanical or plumbing fabrication?
Describe your experience modeling sloped piping (waste, vent, storm) and domestic water systems. Are you familiar with plumbing codes?

Experience: