BIM Coordinator- Mechanical Piping

**Key Responsibilities**

**Team Leadership & Management**

* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of BIM Coordinators focused on mechanical piping systems.
* Assign workload and monitor project staffing to maintain schedule and production goals.
* Establish and enforce BIM standards, modeling practices, and coordination procedures across all piping projects.
* Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to coordinators and project teams.
* Conduct quality control reviews of models, spool drawings, installation drawings, and coordination deliverables.
* Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance development of BIM personnel.
* Coordinate department priorities with VDC Leadership, Project Coordinators, and Spooling Department

**BIM Coordination & Project Execution**

* Perform hands-on BIM coordination for mechanical piping systems including HVAC piping, hydronic systems, process piping, plumbing, and specialty piping systems.
* Develop and maintain coordinated 3D models using Revit, Navisworks, and other BIM/VDC software platforms.
* Participate in coordination meetings with general contractors, engineers, architects, and other trades.
* Identify and resolve clashes, constructability concerns, access conflicts, and installation sequencing issues.
* Produce fabrication-ready drawings, spool sheets, installation drawings, hanger layouts, and field coordination documents.
* Support field and fabrication teams with model-based problem solving and installation planning.
* Assist in developing project workflows that improve productivity, prefabrication opportunities, and overall project efficiency.

**Technical Responsibilities**

* Maintain company BIM libraries, templates, standards, and workflows for mechanical piping systems.
* Ensure BIM deliverables comply with project specifications, contract requirements, and coordination schedules.
* Support integration between BIM platforms, fabrication software, and downstream manufacturing processes.
* Assist in implementing new BIM technologies, automation tools, and process improvements.
* Coordinate with detailing, fabrication, and Project Coordination teams to maximize prefabrication and installation efficiency.
* Any other assigned responsibilities.

**Qualifications**

* Minimum 5–10 years of experience in mechanical piping detailing, BIM coordination, or VDC leadership.
* Strong understanding of mechanical piping systems, fabrication methods, and construction practices.
* Advanced proficiency in:

+ Autodesk Revit
+ Navisworks Manage
+ BIM/VDC coordination workflows

* Experience with fabrication software platforms such as:

+ Autodesk Fabrication CADmep
+ Revit Fabrication Parts
+ Stratus (preferred, but not required)

* Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and mechanical piping isometrics.
* Strong knowledge of clash detection, coordination processes, and constructability review.
* Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
* Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

**Preferred Qualifications**

* Experience in industrial, healthcare, mission critical, pharmaceutical, or large commercial construction projects.
* Experience supporting prefabrication and modular construction workflows.
* Understanding of field installation practices and shop fabrication operations.
* Knowledge of laser scanning, point cloud integration, and model-based layout technologies.
* OSHA safety awareness and construction site experience (OHSA 10 Required)

**Core Competencies**

* Leadership & Accountability
* Technical BIM Expertise
* Mechanical Piping Knowledge
* Coordination & Collaboration
* Problem Solving
* Schedule Management
* Quality Control
* Communication Skills

**Reporting Structure**

* Reports To: VDC Manager
* Supervises: Mechanical Piping BIM Coordinators and Detailers

**Physical Requirements**

* Capable of climbing off/on equipment and ladders
* Ability to walk job site

**Special Requirements**

* Valid Driver’s License

**Work Environment**

* Cincinnati Office
* Occasional travel to project sites and Columbus office

**Position Goal**

This role is intended to bridge BIM technology, field execution, and fabrication operations by providing leadership, technical expertise, and hands-on coordination support that drives efficient project delivery and high-quality mechanical piping installation.