Mechanical Virtual Design Manager (VDM)/BIM Manager

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN GLEN ALLEN, VA. THE RATE OF PAY IS $120-170K YEARLY.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
The Bell Company is a large EMPLOYEE-OWNED Mechanical Contractor that takes on some of the most complex projects in our East Coast Market. This is your chance to become a part of this dynamic team and work towards the mutual success of the project, the company, your co-workers and yourself.
THE OPPORTUNITY: Mechanical Virtual Design Manager (VDM)/BIM ManagerAs a Mechanical Virtual Design Manager (VDM)/BIM Manager with The Bell Company, you will have the opportunity to use your skills to work on hospitals, laboratories, and large industrial projects. Additional information on all our projects can be found on our website: RANGE:$120-170K/YEAR FOR MECHANICAL VIRTUAL DESIGN MANAGER(VDM)/BIM MANAGER
THE BENEFITS:At the Bell Company we believe in rewarding members of our teams with more than just a competitive rate. We also offer:Being part of an EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY with the company contributing stock in the anticipated value of 3% to 6% of your gross (ESOP program) as well as an annual bonus program for all employees. Both programs are subject to vesting and/or company performance.Ongoing professional training and developmentOpportunities for advancementDefined annual bonus program based on Company performanceEmployer paid $50,000 life insuranceElective medical with 75% employer contribution, dental and supplemental benefits are available immediately401 (k) program with 3% employer grantPaid vacationPaid holidaysRelocation assistance available
REPORTS TO:Executive, per the Company Organization chart
PAYROLL CLASSIFICATION:This position is a Salaried Exempt Position (Executive)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:The ideal candidate for our Virtual Design Manager (VDM)/BIM Manager will have previous experience leading a coordination effort and have hands-on experience in the Mechanical trades.KEY SKILLS:REVIT, SYSQue and NavisworksAutoCADField and 3D CoordinationManagementPREREQUISITES:10 years of Experience in the detailed drafting and coordination of complex mechanical projectsProven ability to schedule on a department level and monitor and maintain the same.Demonstrated experience with Computer Programs/Systems used in the drafting, coordination, collision verification and fabrication spooling.Displays leadership capabilities and can supervise BIM Coordinators in the Corporate Office, Regional Offices and remote project locations.A good understanding of Bell policies and proceduresAbility to read and interpret Contract documents, modeled construction documents and specifications.Ability to plan and organize activitiesExperience is required with equipment typical for Mechanical, HVAC Process Systems, and Advanced Plumbing Systems.DUTIES:Maintain the ethics and professionalism of The Bell Company in the execution of the duties and responsibilities of the position.Maintain Bell Standards so all projects and systems that we use operate identical to every Bell project.Monitor Lead Coordinators in Regional offices to assure they are coordinating and supervising all BIM coordinators assigned to the regional office or project sites in the region.COMMUNICATIONProvide leadership and vision for the departmentMaintain open communications between home office and Bell’s field management staff.Create a team atmosphere where everyone in the BIM department understands the goals and how their involvement in the project is vital to its success.BIM SCHEDULEProvide projects man hours and durations for schedule development and ensure team wide understanding of the BIM requirements for a project.Consistently maintain or exceed scheduling expectationsProvide to the project team the plan of the schedule for drawing completion and progress against that planRESOURCESSupervise all BIM staff for conformance with position descriptions and the Company Policy and Procedures.Integrate the BIM personnel as part of the dynamic project team.Assure that all work hours are documented daily and are accurateProvide BIM personnel support as required by project scheduleAssist in Identifying, recruiting and evaluating BIM candidates for open positions.TRAININGAssure that every individual assigned to a project is adequately trained in all software and procedures.Provide Training and Supervision of in-house BIM users for all upgrades, program modification and procedure changes.Secure outside training as required to maintain an industry leading group.HARDWARE/SOFTWAREMaintain optimum BIM Hardware and Software inventoryNegotiate competitive pricing of BIM software purchases and maintenance contractsOrder & maintain plotter suppliesProvide support for plotting and electronic file submissionsProvide technical support for all BIM softwareCoordinate with IT to facilitate integration, upgrades and licensing.Train Coordinators in files set up and support for the Trimble field layout system.COST CONTROLResponsible for developing and then maintaining project BIM cost/budgetsProvide a budget for all BIM technology itemsProvide and manage a budget for training with a well-defined scopeReview BIM operator progress on a routine basis to ensure productivity.QUALITY CONTROLDevelop and maintain the Revit Family LibraryDevelop specification and material databases internal to Revit softwareCustomization of Revit programs to optimize customer requirements and the Bell Company productivityDevelop, implement and enforce Revit/BIM standardsRoutinely communicate with the projects about the accuracy of the model and drawingsFILESDevelop and maintain document control procedures and control of all Revit and Navisworks filesMaintain up-to-date drawing records per Company standardsOrganize the Revit/BIM virtual environmentMaintain Revit/BIM document archive and retrieval for projectsAudit and purge Revit files for project closeoutPROJECT CLOSEOUTProvide as-built drawings in the format and detail required by the contract documents.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSDedicated, self-motivated with good verbal and people skills.Demonstrate a stable work history.Able to prioritize and work independently.Pass a pre-employment drug screening.Willing to work all hours and schedules assigned.
The Bell Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. xzbcwsv Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Our focus marketplace is the Heavy Construction Industry (Mechanical Piping) and PLUMBINGIf you have experience in the following disciplines, we want to hear from you!