Job Overview: Under minimal supervision, the VDC Specialist produces detailed, constructible BIM/VDC shop models and drawings based on contract documents, design criteria, and/or project instructions. These shop drawings are created to maximize productivity throughout all construction phases, typically following the sequence of Setup & Backgrounds, Initial Detailing, System Modeling, Coordination, and Final Detailing. This role includes troubleshooting BIM model queries and may involve providing work direction to other VDC Technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
Setup and Backgrounds:
- Organize and integrate AEC data for use in shop drawings following company standards.
- Set up and manage shop drawing files according to project scope and requirements.
Initial Detailing/System Modeling:
- Create 3D models of piping, plumbing, and/or ductwork systems in line with building codes, construction standards, contract documents, and instructions from project leadership.
- Route piping, plumbing, and/or ductwork systems per company standards.
- Accurately represent all components and systems according to company standards.
- Identify and communicate issues that require clarification to project leadership.
Coordination:
- Coordinate piping, plumbing, and/or ductwork systems with other trades.
- Reroute piping, plumbing, and/or ductwork as necessary to resolve conflicts.
- Produce sign-off record drawings.
Final Detailing:
- Add final text, tags, and dimensions to complete shop drawings and other supporting details as per company standards.
- Prepare final piping/plumbing spool sheets, Bill of Materials (BOM), or MAJ files as required.
- Make revisions as needed per Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) feedback.
- May prepare equipment take-offs and buyout item lists.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- May provide work direction, training, and/or mentoring to other detailers, depending on project size and scope.
- Contribute to the organization's desired safety and work culture.
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of AEC industry or trade-specific experience.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 6+ years of drafting/design experience in the piping, plumbing, or sheet metal industry or relevant AEC experience with BIM/CAD training.
- Strong working knowledge of construction practices, with an emphasis on mechanical systems preferred.
- Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Fabrication, or Navisworks.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite.
- Knowledge of building codes specific to piping and plumbing industries (for those specializing in these systems).
